Freedom to travel safely for M and his family
A day out used to be out of reach For M and his family, a day out used to take weeks of planning and still often ended early. M is a young child living with pituitary dysgenesis and septo-optic dysplasia. His conditions mean he needs daily injections to stay well, and his medication must be […]
How Mr Dan made life manageable again
At 76, Mr Dan never imagined he would be facing financial hardship alone. But rising costs, long-term debt and a small pension meant he often had to choose between food or keeping the lights on. He told us he had been managing on very little for a long time and had reached a point where […]
Dayne’s story: A youth mentoring journey
Empowering the next generation: re-introducing Dayne. At a difficult point in life, he made a bold decision. He decided not just to rebuild, but to create something that could support others too. With an Education, Training and Employment (ETE) grant from Longleigh, Dayne launched Evolving Mentoring. This youth mentoring service helps young people access alternative […]
How Ruthlyn turned Longleigh’s helping hand into lasting change
Ruthlyn* contacted Longleigh Foundation for support after moving into her new home in 2022. She was part of a close-knit community where neighbours supported each other by attending coffee mornings and bingo sessions. But the cost-of-living crisis, soaring fuel prices, and rising service charges soon took a toll on their daily lives. Discovering Longleigh Ruthlyn […]
Grantees share their experiences with Longleigh
We asked our grantees what they thought of us, and the results are in! Hearing directly from the individuals we support helps us improve and ensure we are offering the best possible service and experience. We put our feedback forms through a word cloud generator, and the responses were overwhelmingly positive. We were honoured to […]