Welcome to our Community

The Lantern Community is a charity that supports individuals with diverse learning abilities to achieve their full potential in a unique community setting.

Our People

The Lantern Community aims to provide a stable home life, meaningful work and creative activities, friendship and social interaction together with opportunities for personal growth.

Providing cultural and spiritual inspiration for adults with diverse learning abilities inspired by Camphill principles. This takes place in a unique community setting, sustained by the mutual support that each individual gives and receives.

A man with dark brown hair and light skin, wearing a navy blue and red jacket, sitting in front of a window with a blurred green outdoor view.

A young man with dark hair and glasses smiling while wearing a white apron, in a kitchen or food prep area.

A young woman with long dark hair and a striped shirt smiling and leaning on a wooden railing, indoors.

Workshops and Community Life

Workshops are at the heart of daily life at The Lantern Community. They give Companions and day placements opportunities to take part in meaningful work, learn new skills, build confidence and contribute to the life of the community.

Set of watercolor paint tubes and mixing palette with various paint colors.

Art Studio

Loom with woven fabric on the it, and a shuttle on top.

Weavery

Close-up of white flowers with green stems against a blurred blue and green background.

Landcraft

A white coffee cup filled with coffee on a saucer, a white pitcher, and a blue vase with white flowers on a wooden table.

Café and Shop

Three people in aprons painting colorful papier-mâché sculptures at a newspaper-covered craft table.

Seasonal

Various types of bread including loaves and rolls on a wooden surface with a cloth underneath.

Bakery

Paintbrushes and art supplies in a cup and bowls on a table.

Pottery

Colorful vegan salad bowl with avocado, chickpeas, tomatoes, lettuce, red cabbage, sweet potatoes, yellow bell pepper, radish, microgreens, and creamy dressing

Music Therapy

Healthy
Living

The Difference The Lantern Community Makes

Meaningful work and learning

Workshops give our companions opportunities to learn, create, contribute and develop practical skills.

Community and belonging

Lantern offers a safe, welcoming environment where people can build friendships and feel part of daily community life.

Confidence and independence

Through rhythm, support and shared responsibility, people are encouraged to grow in confidence at their own pace.

Latest News, Blogs and Events

News and Events

30 October 2026

AGM and Winter fair 2026

30 October 2026

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ! Our winter fair will once again be on the same day as the AGM making it easier for families and supporters to get the most from their travel.