Residents of Diagrama Foundation’s Duckyls Farm in West Sussex embraced the spirit of World Down Syndrome Day by donning their brightest and most mismatched socks in celebration. Observed annually on 21st March, World Down Syndrome Day raises awareness of Down Syndrome, a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome. The date—21/3—symbolizes…
Adults with learning disabilities have surprised the eight goats living at Duckyls Farm with a new climbing frame. Care Provider Diagrama Foundation, runs Duckyls Farm, a one hundred acre farm in an area of outstanding natural beauty that offers residential care, supported living and day opportunities for adults with additional needs. The Farm in West…
Two inspiring women are pioneering change in the world of social care, redefining what it means to nurture and support adults with learning disabilities. This International Women’s Day, Karen Tolton and Keri Strugnell from Duckyls Farm are calling for a transformation in the way care is perceived, valued, and funded. Championing Change in Learning Disability…
Love and laughter filled the air at Edensor, a nursing and dementia care home in Clacton-on-Sea, as residents came together for a Valentine’s Day celebration. The home was beautifully decorated with hearts and flowers, creating a warm and happy atmosphere. Residents enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea while being serenaded with classic love songs by Tessa,…
British social entrepreneur and life peer Lord Bird who co-founded The Big Issue, is passionate about improving the outcomes for young offenders who go through the British justice system. He has visited Fundación Diagrama in Spain, to see first hand the very different approach the charity has towards young offenders who are sent to their…
Diagrama Adoption joins agencies across the country to encourage more people to consider adoption. On Wednesday 15 January 2025, Kent based Diagrama will be among the voluntary adoption agencies taking part in Big Adoption Day 2025; a day designed to highlight the importance of finding loving adoptive families while sharing the benefits of adopting through…
A rescued ex polo pony will enjoy her retirement in 100 acres of outstanding natural beauty at a care home for adults with learning disabilities. Care provider Diagrama Foundation, the charity which runs Duckyls Farm near East Grinstead has welcomed Morocha a 22 year old Argentinian Thoroughbred ex polo pony, as a companion for their…
Diagrama the not-for-profit fostering and adoption agency hosted a picnic and family fun day in Purley for their foster carers, adopters and their children. On Saturday 7 September, foster carers, adopters and their children enjoyed a family fun day picnic in Purley, with Diagrama the not-for-profit agency. The event was attended by 50 foster carers…
Charity Diagrama Foundation, which has pledged to support an African school visited Kenya to see what help was needed. David McGuire, Chief Executive, Diagrama Foundation accompanied by Marina Rubio, Head of Professional Standards took two eight-hour flights to Kenya, followed by an eight-hour drive from Nairobi, to visit the Rusinga Friends Spotlight School in Homa…
Diagrama Foundation is working closely with an Australian Government Agency to demonstrate how their unique juvenile programme is improving the outcome for young offenders in Spain. Diagrama Chief Executive David McGuire is working closely with an Australian Government Agency to show them the successful Spanish blueprint for alternative juvenile detention which has flipped youth recidivism…