Welcome to The Simon Trust.
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As a parent of a disabled child, I am fully aware of the heart-ache that is involved in bringing up a child who is "different".  One not only has to deal with the day-to-day challenges, strain and isolation that it brings, but also the constant battle to obtain the care and provision that one's child so desperately needs.

One such battle is the provision of a home for these children when they become adults, especially a home that will be near enough for their own families to remain part of their lives.  The Simon Trust was created to address this challenge.
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Sally Lawrence
​Chair
​In 2015 we found a perfect six-acre site in Alfold, near Cranleigh, and presented a proposal to Surrey County Council to build ten homes for severely autistic young people whose families reside in Surrey.  Surrey County Council bought the site and has since developed Linden Farm, a purpose-built new development for adults with severe autism and complex needs - the first of its kind in Surrey!

The residents moved in during the summer/autumn of 2019 and the Charity's role with all our fund-raising activities is to provide equipment, facilities and resources, to enhance and personalise Linden Farm for its residents. These "essential extras" are  significantly adding to their quality of life, and notable purchases so far include a state of the art Sensory Room, a large shed for bicycles, trikes and gardening equipment, a 400 metre cycle track, a wonderful and fruitful Allotment, an outdoor Trim Trail and considerable arts, crafts and musical equipment. To date The Simon Trust has given over £220,000 to make Linden Farm very special for its residents.

It has been an honour to be able to help set up this worthy charity and provide for these vulnerable young adults, and give support to their families.  What was once just a dream and a vision has now come to fruition, thanks to the tremendous support of my family, our friends and generous donors.  However, there is always more work to do and more fund-raising needed, as these young people grow older and their needs change.

Thank you for taking the time to explore this website and discover more about The Simon Trust.  I sincerely hope you will feel inspired by the work and fund-raising carried out so far and would like to become more involved with our charity.  If so, please do get in touch via our Contact page.

Sally Lawrence
​Chair
​LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Farnham Golf Club's charity of the year
The Simon Trust was selected as charity of the year by the Farnham Golf Club for 2025. Through their busy programme of events, they raised the amazing sum of £32,000.

These events included the prestigious Pro-Am competition, 72 Holes-in-a-Day challenge, various club dinners, a murder-mystery play and raffles. Our  thanks go particularly to Tim and Liz Stubbs, the two Captains for the year. 
Read more here.
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Annual carol singing
A packed  Barley Mow Pub was the venue for another really enjoyable occasion to get people in the mood for Christmas. About 90 people were present and the event raised £243.58 for The Simon Trust.

NEW practical guide for parents
If you are the parent of a severely autistic young adult in need of a home that caters to their needs, please read the practical guide we have published on our OTHER HOMES page. This guide explains the steps you might take to work with other parents and your local council to set up a home for life, using Linden Farm in Surrey as the blueprint.

A Lifelong Home for Autism in Your County
If you have recently read an article about finding somewhere for your young adult to live, then please visit our OTHER HOMES page for more details and support.   
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We have had over 400 responses from desperate parents all over the UK and we are putting them in contact with each other in their particular county, to work with Social Services and developers to hopefully build a suitable home in county, for their sons or daughters.