Diagrama Foundation has received a grant from Chalk Cliff Trust to install new flooring in the community room at Duckyls Farm, enhancing safety, accessibility, and comfort for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs.
Transformation of a Key Space
The new commercial-grade vinyl flooring, supplied and installed by Crawley Carpet Warehouse, has transformed the heavily used indoor learning space that supports daily activities and community engagement. Duckyls Farm, near East Grinstead, provides day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, and physical or sensory impairments.
Set within a peaceful rural environment, the service enables people to build confidence and independence through meaningful activities including animal care, horticulture, cooking, woodworking, arts and crafts, and life skills development. The refurbished community room is a central hub for these activities, hosting cookery sessions, creative workshops, group learning, and social events.
Improved Accessibility and Hygiene
The improved flooring makes the space more comfortable, hygienic, and accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility needs, while also supporting a wider range of activities. The room is also used by residents living at Duckyls Farm's residential and supported living services, and in the future will play an important role as the charity expands its respite provision and community engagement initiatives.
Gratitude Expressed to Funders
Keri Strugnell, care farm and community manager for Diagrama Community Services at Duckyls Farm, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Chalk Cliff Trust for its generous support. This funding has enabled us to complete a significant improvement to one of the most frequently used spaces at Duckyls Farm. The new flooring will benefit the adults we support every single day by providing a safer, warmer and more accessible environment in which to learn, socialise and develop new skills."
The charity also extends its thanks to Crawley Carpet Warehouse for supplying the flooring and helping bring the project to life.
Future Community Engagement
As part of Diagrama Foundation, Duckyls Farm is committed to helping vulnerable adults lead fulfilling and independent lives through high-quality care, education and community-based opportunities. The improved community room will also support plans to welcome more local groups and activities outside normal day service hours, strengthening links with the wider East Grinstead community.
To find out more about Duckyls Farm, visit www.diagramacommunity.org.uk. If you'd like to support Duckyls Farm, you can help by purchasing an item from their Amazon Wishlist at linktr.ee/diagramaamazonwishlist. Every contribution, big or small, helps enhance the daily lives of the people they support.
Location: East Grinstead
