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Our Trainees

Handcrafted aims to empower those who have been disadvantaged or faced social exclusion due to alcohol or substance abuse, poor mental or physical health, unemployment, leaving prison, seeking asylum or having experienced abuse or been in the care system.

We work with individuals to help them make positive steps to turn their lives around, be part of a community and start to give back. We welcome everyone into our community, regardless of background, and help them see the value they bring.

Individuals that engage with us and use our services are referred to as trainees, as opposed to beneficiaries or service users. This is part of our approach of encouraging self-worth and empowerment.

Find more of our trainees stories here!

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Testimonials

Handcrafted have provided support to some of the most excluded individuals that we work with. Their approach, ethos, and environment encourages engagement at the persons own pace to achieve long lasting and positive change. Thank you and keep up the excellent work.

Helen, IOM Strategic Support Manager, HMPPS