The Early Years
2004: The Beginning
Lorica obtained the lease for East Clayton Farm in 2004. The first stage of development at East Clayton involved converting the farm outbuildings into individual living units for 8 young adults with 24/7 care needs. The farmhouse was turned into flats for 5 people moving on from homelessness. These facilities are now well established and thriving.
Spirit of Place
As tenants of the National trust, we have created in partnership with them, a ‘spirit of place’ statement which captures the spirit of the farm and the environment. This is shown in a short cartoon.
Spirit of Place
Lorica Trust was founded with deep Christian roots which East Clayton farm continues to grow and nourish.
Partnership Work
We work in close partnership with organisations who help us extend and develop our work.
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West Sussex County Council support the care provision. We work closely with West Sussex Community volunteers on farm development projects.
Southdown Housing
Association run the care provision for those with 24/7 care needs
The National Trust are
our landlords and partners
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We are within the South Downs National Park and undertake joint projects with Park Rangers and volunteers.
Turning Tides run our homelessness provision supporting those moving on from homelessness
We also work with local farmers who graze stock on the farm, helping us with our conservation goals.
Our Staff
Jackie Duplock
Alternative Provision Manager
Lucy Armfield
Senior Student Support
Petra Black
Senior Student Support
Katie Bell
Senior Student Support
Liz Grinham
Finance Manager
Darren Rolfe
Internal Verifier
Jane Redman
Referral and Qualification Administrator
Louise Pease
Alternative Provision Administrator
Wendy Steele
Administrator
Paige Weeks
Assistant Administrator
Dawn Edney
Student Support
Krista Gile
Student Support
Linzi Halfpenny
Student Support
Alex De Freitas
Student Support
Holly Sugden
Student Support
Rae Guru
Student Support
Lisa Wishart
Student Support
George Bain
Student Support
Ashley Bray
Student Support
Louise Crush
Horticultural Support
Alison Prodger
Student Support
Bernie Smart
Student Support
Johanna Hopkins
Student Support
Mel Linscer
Student Support
Emma Fewster
Student Support
Louise Hickey
Student Support
Paula Newman
Livestock Manager
Ruth Fischbach
Donkey Walks Leader
Debbie Stringer
Livestock Support
George Horlock
Project Support
Elspeth Bunker
Safeguarding Consultant
Katy Sharp
Events and Volunteers
Our Trustees
Chair - Robin Hobson
Agricultural Consultant
The vision for East Clayton Farm began in the year 2000 when I approached the National Trust about the possibility of developing the farm for people, as well as farming and conservation; this was borne of a christian conviction that this farm should be a place where everyone who visits and lives there can feel at home and be blessed. The vision was that at the farm, anybody, whatever their life circumstances, could come and be Inspired, Restored, Educated and Refreshed. It has been amazing to see how this vision has been fulfilled and we are excited by what is still to come!
Andrew Sharpe
Water Engineer
I have been involved with the East Clayton Farm development, giving practical help around the farm from the outset of our tenancy with the National Trust. Robin Hobson and I started fundraising for the farm by taking part in the Plymouth-Banjul car rally in 2007 where we raised £60,000. As a Christian, I long to see people who come to the farm being blessed by being there. God has guided our steps as the farm has developed and it is great to see how the impact of the farm has grown over time.
Charles Haywood
Quantity Surveyor
I became involved with East Clayton through the original redevelopment of the farm. This led to me becoming a trustee which I was going to do for a couple of years but I am still here because I find the unique opportunities the farm provides both inspirational and rewarding!
Nick Dungay
Marketing Director
I was delighted to be invited to join as a trustee in 2021. I am very impressed with the unique opportunities and support the farm provides to a wide variety of people and the caring manner in which these are delivered. I aim to bring financial and corporate governance experience to help the trust continue to develop in future.
Howard Sayers
Engineer
I accepted an offer to become a Trustee in 2011. Then and now I wanted to put my personal Christian faith into action and be part of something in my local community and use my skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of the farm. Over the intervening years it has been exciting, whilst sometimes challenging, to be part of the farm’s development, touching an ever widening community. I feel privileged to share in God’s plan for the farm as it continues to grow.
Our Policies
Safeguarding Policy - Dec 2022
Complaints Policy - Dec 2022
Diversity and Dignity at Work Policy - Dec 2022
Whistleblowing Policy - Dec 2022
Learner Behaviour Exclusion Policy - Dec 2022