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...
Making caring visible and valued
This week is Carers Week. It’s more important than ever that we recognise the crucial role carers play in our local community. The Covid...
Nattalie’s musical journey to independence
Our mission at Field Lane is to create a society where all people, especially those who are often hidden from view, have the opportunity...
Donors to our emergency appeal have been our lifeline
Pictured above: Our clients enjoying the sunshine and looking forward to when they can return to normal life. Moving into the next stage...
Field Lane's London head office moves to 85 Buckingham Gate
As we gradually emerge out of lockdown, we’re looking forward to taking up residence at our new office in Buckingham Gate. Just around...
Meet Alexandra, another of our trustees, who reflects on the charity's impact on her life
Why did you choose Field Lane as the charity you wanted to get involved with? I joined the Field Lane Board of Trustees in 2018 and I sit...
The importance of garden space for our clients’ wellbeing
Pictured above and below: Enjoying garden games. Over the past 14 months lockdown restrictions have made life very difficult for...
Chris Hamill, our new chair of trustees, talks to us about his expectations and hopes for the future
The pandemic has presented the charity sector with huge challenges - what are the key steps you can take, as chair, to ensure Field Lane...
Firewood Marketing partners up with Field Lane
Pictured: clients from our Surrey-based projects, who will be partnering up with Firewood Before Christmas Field Lane received a...
Furniture Box entrepreneurs, Dan and Monty, tell us why businesses ‘giving back’ is so important
Pictured above, left to right: Furniture Box founders, Monty George and Dan Beckles We’re hearing more about companies conducting...
Mental health is the next big casualty of the covid, especially if you have a learning disability
The covid-19 pandemic has amplified the everyday discrimination experienced by people with a learning disability. Coping with the...
