by Steve | Oct 16, 2025 | Who we've helped
After months of effort by ALF volunteers, the recipient’s family and clinical advisors, we are delighted to report that a severely disabled lady in Southend is now much safer while being transferred when she is away from the home. Abbey, who we had the privilege of...
by Steve | Sep 30, 2025 | Who we've helped
Following a referral from another Essex-based charity, the ALF is delighted to have played a small part in the ongoing wellbeing and safety of a local teenager who is living with a progressive life limiting neurological condition. Due to the very rare nature and...
by Steve | Sep 25, 2025 | Supporters & Events
Head of fundraising and long-term ALF supporter, Patrick (Paddy) Redding has sadly been forced to stand down from his role due to increasing personal and professional commitments. Paddy and Aaron played rugby at Westcliff RFC for many years, and he was one of the...
by Steve | Sep 11, 2025 | Who we've helped
Following a chance meeting between Barry Lewis and a Leigh-on-Sea resident, the ALF has provided a new washing machine and tumble dryer for a family with 2 disabled adult children. Due to one of the children’s conditions, a near 24/7 strain is placed on the family...
by Steve | Aug 11, 2025 | Supporters & Events
Over the last 12 months the Foundation has built a fabulous working relationship with the staff, volunteers and residents from The Beacon Homeless Veterans Centre in Catterick, Yorkshire. They first approached us after reading our advert in Gunner Magazine (the...