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...
Give Back 2020
Tuesday 1 December is #GivingTuesday. It has been a difficult year for all of us. As we come to the end of 2020, this is a chance to take...
Make the most of Black Friday bargains
Shopping online has never been easier and now you can help support us at the same time! Make the most of Black Friday bargains and raise...
Donation from the Charles S French Trust gives another boost to our Coronavirus Appeal
This donation will help our clients to carry on with their lives in a safe and healthy environment. We are delighted to have been awarded...
Caroline Terry, trustee, talks about the importance of family in our projects
Photo: Caroline Terry, trustee, at the House of Lords in 2018, when she first learnt about Field Lane's work How long have you been a...
Field Lane gets ready for a second lockdown
Going into a second national lockdown is tough enough for everyone, creating stress and uncertainty. The challenges are even more acute...
Seeking a happy ending for Agnes and her child
The young women who come to the door of Andrew Provan House (APH) have endured much hardship, including sexual abuse. They arrive scared...
Another life-saving donation helps our Coronavirus appeal
We’re delighted to have received another life-saving donation for our Coronavirus appeal. The Fowler Smith & Jones Trust has awarded...
Learning lessons from history
We’ve been hearing recently about the perils of re-writing history, in the wake of the removal of controversial statues, such as that of...
Black History Month: celebrating Black Britons now and in the past
Photo: Mary Seacole, who helped the sick and wounded during the Crimean War, and arguably the first nurse practitioner. October is Black...
