Countdown to Christmas
We’re counting down to Christmas! All our projects are getting ready to celebrate the big day. The Christmas jumpers are out, the tree is...
Surrey Community Funds helps our clients continue to learn new skills
The Surrey Community Fund has recently given a generous donation to clients in our Surrey-based supported housing projects. The money...
Liz Harper, trustee, believes others could learn valuable lessons from our approach to care
Why did you choose Field Lane? I’ve been a trustee for three years. Having spent 20 years working in the supported housing sector, in...
The countdown to Christmas shopping has begun!
Whether you love it or loathe it, Black Friday is just around the corner on 26 November and the deals are already underway! Sign up to...
Outdoor adventures that change lives for the better
Photo credit: The Calvert Trust Exmoor The past two years have been tough for everyone. It has been even more challenging for the most...
Vote for us next time you shop at a Southwest London Tesco store!
We’re bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Community Grants initiative. Tesco works with community charity Groundwork to run its...
Trustee, Francis Moore talks about the importance of caring for the most vulnerable
How long have you been a Field Lane trustee? I am the longest serving trustee, having been with Field Land for nine years. I have seen a...
Rosca Trust’s generous donation helps our garden grow
We are delighted to have received a generous donation from the Rosca Trust. Based in Southend, Essex, the trust was originally set up by...
Trustee, Fiona Crispin-Jennings, talks about our unique approach to person-centred care
How long have you been a trustee for Field Lane? I have been a trustee with Field Lane for four years. I sit on the quality and...
Friends and neighbours
We have many joint project activities, with our clients coming together for birthday parties, summer BBQs and other occasions. Sometimes...
Into the woods
If you go down into the woods today prepare for a big surprise! Some of our clients have been enjoying a day out in Alice Holt Forest,...
Garden for good health
Gardening is good for our mental health. There is increasing evidence that time spent in a green environment can reduce stress, improve...
Making new friends
We're so happy to be going out on our day trips again – clients and staff alike. A group from one of our Surrey projects recently met...
Summer days out and about
After the long months of having to stay home, it's been great to go out on day trips again. Our clients have certainly been making the...
We wish our Muslim friends a blessed Eid
Today is the festival of Eid al-Adha, the second most important date in the Islamic calendar. Field Lane is a Christian charity that...
Senior Surrey project manager, Donovan talks to us about why he loves his job
Pictures above: Donovan (left), enjoying an afternoon in the garden with residents at one of our Surrey projects. How long have you...
Dancing to our own tune
Keeping active is important for both a healthy body and a healthy mind. Dancing to pop music is a favourite way for our clients to...
We're Celebrating Care Home Week
This week is Care Home Week, when we celebrate and thank the teams of carers who work in our care homes and other types of residential...
Trustee, Keith Grehan talks about the privilege of being a custodian of our charity's long legacy
Why did you want to be a charity trustee with Field Lane? After spending two decades running and helping build successful teams and...
Melanie’s story offers hope to other young women in our care
Melanie’s story is familiar to many of the young women in our care. She was referred to our project at Andrew Provan House (APH) due to...
