Living Options Devon celebrates 35 years in 2025
Proudly celebrating 35 years 1990-2025
This year marks 35 years since Peter Swain founded the charity Living Options Devon. Peter set out to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. 35 years on, Living Options continues to empower disabled and Deaf people to live the life they choose.
The charity now supports over 10,000 people with disabilities, long term health conditions, Deaf people and their families annually.
As we celebrate 35 years, we look ahead, aware of the work still to be done and the evolving needs of those we support.
Working together we’re committed to support and empower disabled and Deaf people to have a voice and to live their life, their way.
Making a difference
Our impact: the difference we are making“Living Options has given me the confidence to take the plunge, it has helped me a lot. Living Options is lovely, wonderful atmosphere, non judgemental, welcoming and relaxed.” Service user
Celebrating 35 years
To mark our anniversary a number of people share what the charity means to them, how it’s making a difference and exciting plans for the future.
Our Chair of Trustees, Andrew Barge, talks about his memories of founder Peter Swain, the work of the charity for disabled people and his hopes for the future and the next 35 years.
Our Community Fundraiser and Hub Host, Andrew Summer, shares what it’s like to be part of the charity, how he got involved, and what working at Living Options means to him.
Laughter and Legacy charity fundraiser to celebrate 35 years
We’re excited to announce… Laughter and Legacy, Charity Comedy Night! An evening of top comedy and 3-course sit-down meal at Winslade Manor as we celebrate 35 years!
Powered by the team at Funny Business and host for the evening Andi Davies. The night is part of celebrations marking 35 years since the charity began and will be an evening raising funds to continue the charity’s work.
It’s set to be a night of great food, great company and tickets are on sale now…
Date: Thursday 16 October
Place: Winslade Manor
Tickets available at Ticket Tailor
Tables of ten available drop an email to: info@livingoptions.org
Peter Swain’s Legacy
Peter’s words remain at the heart of the charity. His legacy continues to influence the work we do and our on-going commitment to making a difference.
“Barriers for disabled people still exist… levels of understanding amongst the wider community, are limited as to what disabled people have the capability of achieving.. Major steps have been taken… but if we could improve that it would be a major achievement…” Peter Swain OBE
