Get to Know Nic McLaurie

Oakfield Community

Get to know Oakfield's new Registered Manager - Nic McLaurie

Nic joined Oakfield Community on 09/10/2023 as our new Registered Manager (awaiting registration with CQC). We asked Nic a few questions to get to know her, and her answers are below!


In her previous role Nic managed two supported living properties, giving her the experience and knowledge in this area to bring to Oakfield. Her previous job role included being a Branch Manager as well as Support at Home, in addition to managing the supported living properties mentioned above. Her tasks have ranged from being a support worker all the way up to managing the home. Nic is most looking forward to working on-site with the people we support, giving her an opportunity to build a relationship with them and get to know them individually. She is also excited to get stuck in with the growth and development of Oakfield, and hopes she can be a part of this.


Outside of work, Nic enjoys walking and running, as well as visiting the gym and going swimming. Nothing beats a long walk along the beach on a crisp winters day! Nic also gets involved with her partners role within the Wellingborough Rugby team.


We asked Nic if she could have dinner with any two people, alive or dead, who would she choose and why. Nic was quick to give her first answer of Ryan Reynolds! In addition Nic thought a survivor of the Titanic would make a great guest, to find out their stories of the disaster. Nic is very interested in war and history.


Nic is more of a 'series person' over films. Nic's favourite series to watch on repeat is 'The Walking Dead', she has watched it six times and counting!


If you have any further questions for Nic, please let us know. If you see Nic on-site, please say hello and join us in welcoming her to Oakfield Community.

Nic is hosting a meet and greet on 24.10.23 from 12.30pm-2pm at Easton Maudit Learning Hub Cabin, with a light buffet lunch.

Stalls Needed

By Diane.Rhodes • May 18, 2026
Calling for stalls

25th July Music in the Meadow

By Diane.Rhodes • May 18, 2026
Music in the Meadow returns in July 2026

Activities Throughout March/April

By Diane.Rhodes • May 15, 2026
Activities in March & April

'A Home of my Own' study

By Jess.Webb • March 18, 2026
Working with AH Research Consultancy, a study was completed in February 2026 on the transition from residential care to supported living at Oakfield Community through the use of the Outcomes Star tool. Please see below the 'Executive Summary' of the study, extracted from the full report. "The transition from residential care to supported living at Oakfield Community has been a huge success. Tenants, their families, and the Oakfield staff have all benefitted from the changes put in place. The independence and confidence of tenants has improved without exception. Families have been amazed at what their loved ones can now do. Staff have also been impressed and gained deep satisfaction from seeing the positive changes in tenants. Despite a few relatively minor concerns from tenants, families, and staff at the beginning of the changes, the over-riding story is one of everyone working together to make the transition work. As one staff member said, ‘we do together now, not for’, and there is a genuine sense that this community has deepened its roots. This has created a strong sense of ownership and belonging, and for many tenants, it had been a turning point in their lives. All involved keenly feel the potential for the Oakfield Community to go from strength to strength in the future and are looking forward to seeing it grow and develop. In addition, it is clear that the Oakfield Community Model of Supported Living is genuinely ground-breaking and can inform others in the sector who aspire to move towards supported living." The full report and study, titled 'A home of my own', can be downloaded below.

Celebrating Birthday's at The Shack!

By Jess.Webb • March 18, 2026
We would like to wish Jo a very Happy Birthday! Jo is one of the people that has supported Oakfield for over a year by coming to the Pop-up shop every week. Jo asked to celebrate her special day in 'The Shack' at Yardley Hastings for lunch with some of her friends. Thank you to Jo and everyone else for your continued support. It really is appreciated.

Happy 2nd Birthday to Ethel & Flo!

By Jess.Webb • March 4, 2026
Happy 2nd Birthday to our two beautiful girl goats Ethel & Flo. Today we’re celebrating these cheeky girls, as they turn two years old , pictured here with their lovely mums Smudge (Ethel) and Willow (Flo) when they were born. From tiny kids to confident, curious girls, they’ve filled our days with mischief, walks and plenty of laughs. We’re so lucky to have these girls in Oakfield’s little goat family and can’t wait for many more years together 🐐✨

January & February at Oakfield

By Jess.Webb • March 2, 2026
The people support have been busy over January and February. They have completed in-house activities, such as puzzles, crafts, baking cupcakes, karaoke and a disco. Trips have been enjoyed bowling, out for drinks, to forest school volunteering, and seed to plate sessions. The people we support have also celebrated Valentine's day doing crafts, and enjoyed Yorkshire Pudding day by having a lovely roast. Please see below photos taken over the past couple of months.

Employees of the Month - February

By Jess.Webb • March 2, 2026

The Cotton Bobbins Charity Auction

By Jess.Webb • February 25, 2026
On the 19th of February, Tash and Zoe from The Cotton Bobbins held a ‘Whatnot’ charity auction, in collaboration with Oakfield’s Pop-up Shop, to raise funds for Oakfield Charity. We are proud to announce that the charity auction raised £467.14. A massive thank you to Tash and Zoe who helped us to sell our items on their account with all of their amazing followers. 

Phase 5A of our Easton Maudit Renovation is now complete!

By Jess.Webb • February 24, 2026
As of February 2026, Phase 5A of our Easton Maudit renovation is now completed, with a further two rooms being developed into self-contained flats. With only two smaller phases to go (5B & 5C) - we are one step closer to completing our building project! Thank you to all of our donors for your support with this project, without you this would not be possible. Please see below a few photographs of the two new flats, phase 5A: