A volunteer whose dedication to residents at Edensor Care Centre in Clacton has made a profound difference to their lives has won a prestigious BBC Make a Difference Volunteer Award. Carole Darby, who volunteers at Diagrama Foundation’s Edensor Care Centre almost every day, was announced as the winner of the Volunteer category at the BBC…
Ten WWII veterans travelled to the Netherlands with the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans last week, receiving a wonderful welcome and VIP treatment at the finish of the world-famous Wandeltocht, the largest walking event in the world. Arriving on the overnight ferry from Harwich, the itinerary began on Friday 4 September with a very special…
A volunteer whose dedication to residents at Edensor Care Centre in Clacton has made a profound difference to their lives, has been announced as a finalist for a prestigious BBC Make a Difference Volunteer Award. Carole Darby has been volunteering at Diagrama Foundation’s Edensor Care Centre since the loss of her husband, Colin, who was…
Three WWII veterans took to the skies in Spitfires on Thursday 13 August, fulfilling a lifelong dream thanks to the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. Paul Terry, Alf Cooley and Ivan Staines each had the extraordinary opportunity to take to the skies in an iconic Spitfire, with each veteran flying in a separate aircraft operated…
Two members of the Edensor Care Centre team in Clacton are taking part in a charity skydive to raise money for vulnerable people supported by Diagrama Foundation. Care assistant Samyuktha and registered nurse Kaushila are the latest Diagrama Foundation team members to sign up for the Diagrama Charity Skydive 2026, taking the total number of…
temperatures continue to rise this summer, Edensor Care Centre in Clacton is encouraging families and carers to take extra precautions to help older people, particularly those living with dementia, stay safe in hot weather. While many people enjoy the sunshine, high temperatures can pose significant health risks for older adults. Ageing makes it more difficult…
Glorious sunshine in Clacton provided the perfect backdrop for the Edensor Care Centre Summer Fête on 4 July, bringing together residents, families, friends and the wider community for a day of fun, laughter and entertainment. Residents from Edensor were joined by family members and friends, as well as residents from Joseph’s Nursing Home. Also enjoying…
Residents at Edensor Care Centre in Clacton-on-Sea, part of the Diagrama Foundation, have been deeply honoured to play a small but meaningful role in this year’s D-Day commemorations in Normandy after creating a beautiful poppy wreath that was taken across the Channel by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. The handcrafted wreath was specially requested…
A deeply moving visit to the International Bomber Command Centre saw WWII veteran Robbie Hall pay tribute to her past, accompanied by volunteers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. The International Bomber Command Centre is a world-class facility dedicated to recognition, remembrance and reconciliation. Home to the most comprehensive record of Bomber Command in…
On Monday 13th April, Keely Allen, a Trustee for both Corringham Athletic Football Club and the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, laid two footballs during a very special visit to the Christmas Day Truce Memorial in Belgium. Keely, who heads up fundraising for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, was honoured to attend the memorial…