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Handcrafted trainees working in a cafe

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

Our team refer service users to Handcrafted to access both the cafe and the workshop facilities. We believe the project to be always welcoming, friendly and non-judgemental. The staff are always happy to show potential users around and are justifiably proud of the space that they have developed. Most importantly the staff are highly skilled in engaging the clients in the benefits of making from wood and plastics to sewing and art. Attendees are from a variety of backgrounds and needs but all are involved and engaged. Space is also given for those that just want to relax and chat. This is a unique project and one we are happy to continue to work in partnership with.

Richard, adult peer support worker