Celebrating 30 years

Our history

Style Acre was originally a residential care home where young adults with learning disabilities and autism were supported. Style Acre Friends was formed as a registered charity in 1992 by the parents of the people supported there and in 2025 we are celebrating 30 years of making a difference.

The family succeeded in raising the money needed to purchase the property and took over the running of the home in 1995. In 1997 Style Acre’s first house in the community ‘Datchet Green’ opens and in 2000 Turnstyle, Style Acre’s first day opportunities opens.

In 2004, the residential home was sold and the money raised from its sale was used to purchase houses in local towns and villages. Style Acre Friends became Style Acre and focused on providing support, while a separate charity was formed called Acre Housing, dealing with property.

We have grown from supporting 20 people in 2004 to supporting 275 people in 2024.

30 year history of Style Acre

Peter’s Story

Peter unfortunately passed away in 2024 after spending almost 30 years with Style Acre. Peter was a wonderful man with a ‘wicked’ sense of humour, and endless charm and wit. There are loads of anecdotes from people who supported him on his use of ‘fruity’ language and jokes.

Peter had a real zest for life, and he was always thinking and planning what he would like to do next. His wit and clever way with words always had people in stitches. What shines through people’s accounts is that everyone who knew Pete had a soft spot for him.

Before his health deteriorated Peter loved to walk and always wanted to walk ‘as far as the horizon and beyond’. He would walk miles on a summer evening often stopping at his favourite pub for a pint of coke.

Peter always had room for puddings, cake and sweet treats and loved to bake, his favourites were fruit cake, coffee sponge and Victoria sponge. He also loved art and crafts (he got this from his mum who was a painter) often using his favourite colour red or favourite topic valentines or Christmas.

In February 2017 Peter fulfilled his lifelong dream to go to America to see his two favourite things the Grand Canyon and the Golden Gate Bridge, alongside a trip to San Francisco and Las Vegas. In his words he said it was his “dream come true”.

Peter was a very special person, loved by so many and there will always be a Pete shaped hole in our hearts. Peter was wonderfully supported during his time at Style Acre, and those who supported him helped him live the life he wanted and showed him so much love and kindness.

Peter 1945 – 2024

Your Stories

If you have a story that you would like to share, whether you are someone we support, family, staff, volunteers or someone connected to Style Acre in anyway please e-mail your story along with a photo to community@styleacre.org.uk

How you can support us in our 30th year

Donate

We need to raise vital funds to continue with our work programme, ways to wellness and garden projects so people gain the independence, skills and connections that make for a good, purposeful life filled with smiles and joy.

Donate today

Take on a Fundraising challenge

In 2025 we want to make as many dreams and wishes come true for people we support. Whether that is going on holiday, swimming in the sea, going on a theatre trip or running a marathon.

We are also looking for people to take on their own personal challenge to help us raise £30,000 in our 30th year. If you have a challenge, you have always wanted to do and would like to raise money for Style Acre please contact us by clicking on the link below.

30K in 30 years - Just Giving

Request an at home money box

To support our fundraising this year we have created home money boxes, for people to fill up with loose change at home and in local businesses.

If you would like a home money box or would like to take part in a challenge, please contact by clicking on the link below.