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Opportunities

We’ve found that the most socially excluded people within society are often barred from that chance to move out of their situation, despite the will to do so.

As part of our mission of empowering people, we recognise that for many, simply being given the chance to prove themselves enables individuals to look forward with hope.

As such we are committed to offering opportunities for our trainees to progress. This varies across our hubs and includes placements in our social enterprises including:

  • Gateshead Community cafe & kitchen - The Shakey
  • Chester-le-Street based B2B clothing printing and online shop
  • Carpentry commissions in our region-wide workshops
  • Annual Christmas craft fairs across all our hubs

This, coupled with our embedded, Matrix-accredited information, advice & guidance, means that we are able to support our trainees as they seek to move forward.

You can make a referral here or make an business enquiry by emailing info@handcraftedproject.com

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Testimonials

Handcrafted are brilliant! They work with those that we at Own My Life consider to be our “VIWs” (Very Important Women). For many women who have been most harmed it can be hard to trust organisations or seek support. Handcrafted create hope-filled, joyful spaces to enable women to own their lives. 

We love their open hearted support of women, their willingness to try new things, and the ways they meaningfully value our partnership to make the biggest difference to women’s lives

Natalie, Own My Life