Our Coronavirus appeal has just been boosted by a generous donation from the Swire Charitable Trust. The trust awards grants to a range of charities, including those like Field Lane, which are committed to delivering positive and lasting change to society’s most marginalised and disadvantaged communities. The donation is specifically to support our work during the Covid-19 crisis with the vulnerable families living at Andrew Provan House, many of whom have suffered abuse and

Photo: It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in our supported-living projects A message from Peter Calderbank, the CEO of Field Lane Christmas is usually a time of celebration, spent with family and friends. This year will be different, as we continue to try and manage the continued threat of Covid-19. The last nine months have presented challenges and unimaginable struggles for so many people. We have faced our own here at Field Lane. I am immensely proud of our staff,

Photo: Chris Hamill chats with supporters during our thank you reception at Lambeth Palace last year. Why did you choose Field Lane (FL) as the charity you wanted to be involved with? I was looking to expand my charity board involvement. Having previously been on the board of a large East London Hospice, I was very interested in social care. I’d not heard about Field Lane but on meeting with the CEO and trustees, I immediately felt a rapport and could really identify with the

Why did you choose Field Lane (FL)? My son, Marcus was at a Mencap residential college (in Yeovil) and we wanted his next move to be in a smaller, community living setting, closer to home. We looked at lots of possible options, but the care arrangements weren’t right for Marcus, the community living aspect was missing, and we feared he would be isolated if he moved into a setting that didn’t focus on him being part of a community. When we were first introduced to Field Lane w

From 14-20 December show your admiration and appreciation for care workers across the UK. In a campaign run by Championing Social Care, the organisation is focused on delivering positive stories and initiatives about the sector that we all care so passionately about. The campaign seeks to ensure wider and deeper understanding, appreciation and respect for social care. As part of #sparkleforsocialcare, wear something sparkly – Christmas tinsel or fairy lights – take a photo an

Photo: Jonathan Freeman, Field Lane trustee and vice-chair of the Championing Social Care initiative. How long have you been a trustee for Field Lane (FL)? I have been a trustee with FL for three years. I sit on the quality committee, which gives me a great oversight into the charity and the people we work with. Why did you choose FL as the charity you wanted to get involved with? I didn’t know of FL before being approached to consider the trustee role. However, I had taken o