What We Do
4Eden is a local charity providing coaching & support, services, and opportunities throughout the Eden Valley from our office based in Penrith. Our services specialise in learning disability, neurodiversity and additional learning needs.
We work closely within our local community, with local people, voluntary & community groups and local employers to offer a diverse range of work placements, employment options, clubs and social groups.
We network within our community to attract a variety of inclusive everyday activities that enable people to have friendships outside of paid support, focusing on independence, living and ordinary life – their ‘best life’.
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📸 From photographing royalty to supporting lives in Cumbria.
The photographer behind iconic portraits of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II and many of the world's most recognisable faces is helping raise funds for a local cause close to home.
This October, John Swannell is launching a limited edition 2027 calendar featuring 12 stunning landscape photographs from around the world, with all proceeds supporting Lakeland Autistic Charity.
Now based in Askham, John has chosen to support the charity he founded with his wife, Marianne. The charity provides a beautiful home in the Eden Valley, enabling adults with additional learning needs to live fulfilling, independent lives within a supportive community.
Featuring some of John's favourite landscape images, from the Lake District and Isle of Skye to Bhutan, South Africa and Machu Picchu, this special calendar is limited to just 250 copies.
🗓️ Available from 16 October 2026
💷 £12.50 per calendar
📍 Available in-store and online through Verey Books
✍️ Meet John and have your calendar signed
Sunday 18 October 2026
11am-12pm
Verey Books
Every calendar purchased will help create opportunities for the people supported by Lakeland Autistic Charity.
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This afternoon the guys cook Red Peper and broccoli frittata. The guys shop alongside coaches, finding the best value options. Once back we washed our hands, put our aprons on and started.
Simon helped teach us new cutting skills, and how to make new dishes. This was soo good and yummy! ...
Fixit4EDEN get all over the place - helping out with Apple pressing - but - is it already cider, someone’s looking a little ‘light headed’ 🍺😂 ...
We have some fabulous local events, we really enjoyed the local Tractor and Truck show 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 ...
There’s something very special about moving from you family home - into a place of your own - great housemates, smashing coaching team, beautiful house - what more could you want! 🔑 ...
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We celebrate birthdays in style!
Housemates enjoying each others company 🎉 ...
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It’s important to role play, where you feel safe and able to work through your fears. ...