Stories

Abigail Burgess the manager from Newhaven Basepoint wondered what was in store when she was invited to a cricket match in the new Webb House Lounge area.

Alison, who is supported by FitzRoy in Nottinghamshire, has recently been enjoying more independence with the help of her Support Workers Sarah-Jane and Natalie. Bev Pearson, Community Fundraising Coordinator, told us all about Alison’s wonderful journey.

Members of FitzRoy Love4Life, a friendship and dating project for people with learning disabilities, gathered to attend a Valentine’s ball. Love4Life Coordinator, Hayley Ostler, told us about it.

FitzRoy wants everyone to have a voice, so we were thrilled when the people we support agreed to tell their stories. In our new FitzRoy videos, they share how important the things many of us take for granted, are to them: independence, learning new skills, making friends, and having fun. The crew who made the films found working with the people we support a life-changing experience. This is what they said.

Steve Brewster, Seniors Captain of Waterlooville Golf Club, nominated FitzRoy as the chosen charity for his year as Captain. Steve rallied his senior members of Waterlooville Golf Club who together raised a fantastic £1750 through raffles and auctions.

Mark, a Fitzroy Support Worker in Basingstoke, shares a particularly inspiring story. Here it is in his words.

We are delighted to announce that FitzRoy’s training won a silver award for ˜Best Not-For-Profit Training Programme’ at the prestigious Training Journal Awards.

The Undateables hit screens for a sixth series this year featuring FitzRoy’s Love4Life project. This vital project helps people with learning disabilities and autism find lasting friendships and relationships.

Tis’ the season, and we’ve been receiving lots of festive stories from our services up and down the country! Here’s just a few of the lovely things that have been going on in the run up to the big day.

After months of hard work, a new purpose built classroom at our Rural Skills Service was officially opened by special guests Tony Male and Alan Knight from the Pompey Legends.