Elizabeth FitzRoy and John Williams transformed lives for people with disabilities Fifty years ago, most adults with learning disabilities lived their lives isolated and often ostracised from their communities. Elizabeth FitzRoy and John Williams both had a vision of a different way of doing things. Elizabeth’s son, Michael, had Down’s Syndrome and Elizabeth wanted him to be able to do the things he loved and be part of the community. Similarly, John’s son Huw had severe learning disabilities − but John and his wife were determined not to put him into an institution. In 1962, Elizabeth and John’s vision for doing things differently was realised, through the purchase of Donec in Surrey. This was to be FitzRoy’s first family-style home. In acquiring Donec, they secured a transformed future not just for Michael and Huw, but also for generations to come. Over our more than fifty-year history, we have celebrated many landmarks – from opening new locations, through to charity appeals. Extending Elizabeth and John’s vision and developing the charity has enabled us to contribute to making meaningful lives for the people we support. We remain firmly rooted in the strong values and ethos that Elizabeth and John held. By listening to and engaging with the people we support, we are growing FitzRoy in a sustainable way; continually developing our approaches to personal and individualised support. John tells his story John In The Guardian FitzRoy General Enquiries 01730 711 111 FitzRoy Advice Line 0800 014 7588 About Us Work For Us Legal Sitemap Contact Useful Links Modern slavery statement Newsletter Sign Up To Our Newsletter Join the conversation Central Support, FitzRoy House, 8 Hylton Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3JY Registered charity number 1011290 / A company limited by guarantee, number 2699902 © FitzRoy 2014 - 2021

Volunteer FitzRoy volunteers make an enormous difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities. Their time, skills and enthusiasm bring so much to the people we support and really do change lives for the better. Becoming a volunteer brings huge personal rewards! Become A Volunteer FitzRoy General Enquiries 01730 711 111 FitzRoy Advice Line 0800 014 7588 About Us Work For Us Legal Sitemap Contact Useful Links Modern slavery statement Newsletter Sign Up To Our Newsletter Join the conversation Central Support, FitzRoy House, 8 Hylton Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3JY Registered charity number 1011290 / A company limited by guarantee, number 2699902 © FitzRoy 2014 - 2021

Be amazing and fundraise for FitzRoy There are lots of ways to get involved: Challenge Events Legacies Corporate Support FitzRoy General Enquiries 01730 711 111 FitzRoy Advice Line 0800 014 7588 About Us Work For Us Legal Sitemap Contact Useful Links Modern slavery statement Newsletter Sign Up To Our Newsletter Join the conversation Central Support, FitzRoy House, 8 Hylton Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3JY Registered charity number 1011290 / A company limited by guarantee, number 2699902 © FitzRoy 2014 - 2021