Posts by Simon Dey

“This is a celebration of compassion, skill & dedication which makes the lives of our customers & learners better and the communities we serve more caring.” Chris Harris, Chair of Oaklea Group Our 24 page Annual Report for 2023-24 is now available to download. It reflects some of what we have done across the organisation…

Well folks another Halloween passes and we can now sleep easy in our beds….or can we? If there is one time of the year that really gets our customers (and employees for that matter!) engaged – it’s dressing up their homes and themselves for All Hallows Eve! Luckily to find a safe way through this…

Well the final part of the original jigsaw is now complete at our Learning2Live project in Windermere. In the summer, Beth, Grace & Mollie moved onwards and upwards to their new homes after three years together in Windermere. Now last man standing – Jordan – has made the big move 3 years of learning, work…

Throughout the year we have told you about some of our people giving back in their communities across the North – especially those we support. But before we reveal more with Helen… Here’s some we made earlier – Durham double act Dan & Calum, who Oaklea support from Seaham, County Durham – have been getting…

The Oaklea Mission “To support and care for people and communities so they can learn, develop and thrive” – Bringing Kit & Jeff together again! Here’s a truly heart warming tale for you involving two long standing friends….So sit back as we hear about how a simple plan came good thanks to a bit of…

“Anything one man can imagine, other men (like Mr Geoffrey) can make real.” Phileas Fogg, Around the World in 80 Days Well well you will recall we have an absolute LEGEND from the North East who loves to travel be it by plane, train, boat or automobile (Webmaster notes – We can’t wait until he…