Stories

Steve from the Shrubbery shares how finding a safe place to live and people who believe in him helped him rebuild his confidence and move forward.

We caught up with Jasper, our first Lead Chaplain, to learn more about his role.

Karl tells us of how coming to Chatterton has restored his life and he is living it to the fullest.

Sharon shares how her job is not just to clean our care home and clients' rooms but is also a vital part in the clients' learning how to live independently and crime free.

We connected with Lisa the Cook Trainer at The Knole who was delighted to share her experience of working at the Knole after an incredibly diverse career which started in criminal justice.

Ross recently moved to the Knole after spending time at the House of St Martin. He shares what life has been like with Langley and the significance that learning to express his feelings through poetry has had on him.

I’m so thankful because if it wasn’t for staff and what they did to help me, then I wouldn’t be here now.

A special look into our past through Elfrida's Eyes - the wife of one of our founders, and later serving as a Trustee herself.

Michael shares about his experience of being sentenced and going to prison, how a seed of faith from childhood started to flourish, and how he uses his time now in service of others.

Alan, volunteer chaplain at Dorado, reflects on finding his calling and recounts a significant moment with a client during one of his first visits.

The love I’ve got from here. It was unreal. It’s something that... well I’ve never experienced that kind of respect.

Even if I can help one person in this world, I can be happy knowing I prevented one person from going down the road I went down in life

The night before I met our chaplain I was going to throw a towel in with my life. I was done, and I had planned it…

A golden oldie in Langley's history! Watch this episode of BBC's Inside Out from the 1990s that focuses on Langley (then called Langley House Trust).

The staff are such lovely people and it just makes you feel comfortable… It's like a sort of sense of family…

This is the best place I’ve ever been in. They are nice people, they do lots for you, and help you and keep you out of trouble.

It’s that peace of mind, its that cleanliness from drugs, it’s that warm hug… it’s forgiveness.

They’ve been there to talk to me, and listen to what my problem is… They’re very supportive in that way, which means a lot to me.