Having a laugh in a Handcrafted kitchen

Support

We believe that the first steps to breaking out of tough times, building confidence, and starting afresh is having a supportive community and a stable home.

We help people make the most of their time and talents. From joining Handcrafted’s workshops to getting out into the wider community, we believe in the power of connecting people with meaningful activities and new opportunities — not just keeping busy but finding purpose and belonging.

We’re here to make sure housing becomes a genuine foundation for growth. Home visits, practical help with tasks like paperwork or assistance accessing the right services are all in a day’s work for our support team.

People chatting in a Handcrafted support group

Our support workers are trained in trauma-informed approaches and focus on person-centered planning that’s tailored to individual needs. During regular (at least weekly) contact, we offer one-to-one chats, advocacy, and practical support to help people move forward at their own pace.

We recognise that people are the experts of their own lives and as such, our commitment to empowerment means that we don’t race ahead or push from behind but instead that we’re here to walk alongside individuals as they build their own resilience and forge their own future.

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Testimonials

I attend a cookery class with my client and have nothing but praise to give. She gets to learn to cook and also take away all items prepared/cooked for free. It’s a chance for her to learn but also to grow and make new friends. [My client’s] confidence has grown extensively and she now talks feely and dances and sings throughout the whole session. It’s a pleasure to attend and bring her to the group which is life changing in so many ways for so many people.

Kelly, Support worker, Accept Care Ltd