Case Studies

The varied age ranges of ECL’s customer base challenge the stereotype that day centres are for the frail and elderly.

Amy, a 27-year-old with a zest for life embarked on a life-changing journey towards inclusive employment with the support of ECL (Essex Cares Limited) Inclusive Employment program.

A day in the life of…Nadine Watson, Recruitment Consultant

Meet Pat, affectionately known as "Cookie" by her friends and staff at the ECL Loughton day centre. At 72, Cookie attends the centre three times a week - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Marsh Farm is an animal adventure park spread over 30 acres of farmland in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. Taken over by the Partyman Company in 2013, the Farm has become a top-class attraction which employs around 130 people and welcomes thousands of visitors every year.

David is a 39-year old an animal fan who loves learning. He had been enjoying volunteering at a local nature reserve before Covid-19 took hold. Once the world reopened, he was keen to regain some of the independence he had lost during the pandemic.