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…
Diagrama Foundation, a Kent based charity, is now successfully managing the Astley Day Centre as part of a new contract delivering day activities, both on site and in the community, for adults with complex learning disabilities. The news that Diagrama are operating Bronley Council’s Learning Disabilities Complex Needs Day Service follows the Executive decision to…
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…
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…
Diagrama Foundation’s Duckyls Farm near East Grinstead is a finalist for a BBC Make a Difference Award in the Environment category, to recognise its remarkable transformation into a thriving, inclusive space where adults with a learning disability are helping to care for and shape the land. In just over a year, Duckyls Farm has been…
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…
An inspiring team of 11 people from Diagrama Foundation will be reaching for the skies this September as they take part in the Diagrama Charity Skydive 2026 to raise vital funds for vulnerable children and adults supported by the charity. The fundraising skydive will take place on Friday 18 September at Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent,…
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…
As temperatures continue to rise across the country, the team at Duckyls Farm Community Services in Sussex is going the extra mile to ensure every animal on the farm stays safe, comfortable and cool during the hot weather. The dedicated staff have been starting their days much earlier to complete jobs before the hottest part…