Markfield was established in 1979 by parents of disabled children, whose vision was to create an inclusive place for disabled and non-disabled children to play. Markfield became a charity and limited company in 1983. A Victorian pump house in Tottenham was refurbished to create a unique community centre, opened by Diana Princess of Wales in 1986. Markfield recognises that supporting local people to volunteer or undertake placements with us benefits our organisation, the community, and the volunteers themselves. Markfield is committed to ensuring that our volunteers’ experience is meaningful, and helps contribute to both improved services, and enhanced life and work opportunities for volunteers.