Aisha's story
Aisha (not her real name) arrived at Andrew Provan House (APH) as an unaccompanied child over 17 years. She was 23 weeks pregnant at the time, had limited English skills, and no family support. She was very uncertain and anxious. Social services helped Aisha during her move and with her immigration process. As a vulnerable young woman in a strange country, Aisha found it extremely challenging to communicate or open-up to the staff. However, over time, she developed a friendsh
"Field Lane has consistently demonstrated its commitment to helping people live with dignity, independence and choice."
We recently met up with another of our new trustees, Funbi Matthew, and asked her about joining the Field Lane Board of Trustees. How long have you been a Trustee for Field Lane? I joined the Board of Trustees in February 2026. Although I am still in the early stages of my trustee journey at Field Lane, I have already attended Board and Quality & Development Committee meetings, which have given me valuable insight. What has stood out to me is the breadth of experience across
