Stories

FitzRoy campaign, “Who will care after I’ve gone?” has won a coveted Third Sector Award.

Donald is supported by FitzRoy Support at Home in Norfolk. Bob, one of his Support Workers, realised not everything was as it seemed when Donald was hesitant to go on holiday. Bob stepped in and helped make dreams come true. Ginny Margison, Support at Home Manager, told us how.

Exciting news, FitzRoy has been shortlisted for the Best Not-For-Profit Training Programme 2016, in this year’s Training Awards. We caught up with Heidi Waight, who runs it.

Sue Rzecki, FitzRoy Service Manager in Norfolk, got the chance to spend the evening bowling with one of the people she supports. She told us why it made her feel a bit nostalgic.

FitzRoy Trafford Day and Community Service took part in the Manchester Big Fun Run and got into the spirit of the Olympics.

Friends and family gathered at FitzRoy Huw’s in Nottingham on a glorious summer’s afternoon.

FitzRoy staff and two willing volunteers transformed an unsafe garden into a sanctuary. Bev Pearson, Community Fundraising Coordinator, raised all the money needed to buy materials for the big FitzRoy garden makeover. She told us how she even got the local council involved!

The staff and people we support in FitzRoy Nottinghamshire came together for an evening full of laughter, dancing and celebration. The vibrant atmosphere in the room made it a night to remember for everyone. Beverley Pearson, Community Fundraising Coordinator, told us more.

Residents at FitzRoy’s Boldshaves Oast and The Croft in Kent have declared a war on waste! They are benefiting from an amazing scheme designed to reduce food waste. The scheme, FareShare, was seen on BBC1’s ˜Hugh’s War on Waste’. Justine May, FitzRoy Deputy Manager told us all about it.

People with disabilities reach their goals! Maria Fallis and Tania Stratton, FitzRoy Support Workers, tell us how