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...
Kate Andrews, trustee, pleas for us to remember the value of our care sector long after lockdown
Pictured: Kate meeting with Furniture Box donors, Monty and Dan at Field Lane's reception in the House of Lords. Why choose Field Lane...
Domestic abuse numbers rise during lockdown
Recent data from the ONS report into domestic violence in England and Wales, November 2020, suggests that experiences of domestic abuse...
Coronavirus appeal still live as we cope with lockdown number three
It’s now been almost 11 months since the first national lockdown. This time at least we can see light at the end of the tunnel, with the...
Lockdown setbacks to skills development leads to new approach to continued learning
The pandemic is keeping all of us at home and away from interacting with others. It has fundamentally disrupted our lives and thrown...
Field Lane trustee awarded MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honour’s List
Jonathan Freeman (pictured above), Field Lane trustee, who we featured in our news blog last month, has been recognised in the Queen’s...
Donation from Swire Charitable Trust helps us look to the new year with hope and optimism
Our Coronavirus appeal has just been boosted by a generous donation from the Swire Charitable Trust. The trust awards grants to a range...
We wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Photo: It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in our supported-living projects A message from Peter Calderbank, the CEO of Field...
Chris Hamill, trustee talks about our services and what’s on his Christmas list
Photo: Chris Hamill chats with supporters during our thank you reception at Lambeth Palace last year. Why did you choose Field Lane (FL)...
Jonathan, whose son, Marcus lives in one of our Surrey projects, explains why he chose Field Lane
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...
Sparkle for Social Care this Christmas
From 14-20 December show your admiration and appreciation for care workers across the UK. In a campaign run by Championing Social Care,...
Jonathan Freeman talks about being a trustee and the critical role of the social care sector
Photo: Jonathan Freeman, Field Lane trustee and vice-chair of the Championing Social Care initiative. How long have you been a trustee...
