Life Skills
Developing essential life skills is at the heart of what we do. We support individuals at every stage of their journey, whether it’s learning how to stay safe at home and in the community, gaining confidence in travelling, managing finances, learning to cook, or preparing for employment.
Our life skills groups continuously evolve to meet the needs of our members, helping them set goals and achieve meaningful outcomes. We focus on the following areas:
- Travel Training
- Health & Wellbeing
- Employability
- Maintaining a Household
- Healthy Relationships
- Developing a deep understanding and fostering strong, long-lasting relationships.
Social Skills
We understand how improving social skills and making new friends is not easy. Our social groups create an environment where people feel comfortable to express ideas and opinions. Key elements of these group include:
User-Led Activities
Tailored to the needs of the members. These can range from cooking, to gaming, sports or even activities that build skills in the home.
Community Based Activities
Encouraging independence and accessing local facilities. Including travel training and community safety.
Both these groups are provided as part of our Personal Development & Skills Programme which has been created to help individuals build essential life skills, confidence, and friendships, while focusing on their strengths and goals to promote self-esteem and independence.
This programme provides support and experience in the following areas:
Life Skills and Social Skills
Work Experience and ChaTea Café
The Accessible Workshop
Working Outdoors
Expressive Arts and Performing Arts
Sport and Good Health
Our Personal Development & Skills Programme has resulted in:
- Our plays and professional education films, made by our members, being viewed over 2,000 times, reaching audiences locally and beyond.
- Over 60 people each year gaining work skills through our Work Experience and Working Outdoors Groups.
- Our Sports Academy helping over 200 individuals stay active in the past year.
- 100% of our members achieving outcomes in the areas of Life and Social Skills.
Our vision is to empower individuals to build lasting, meaningful friendships, thrive with newfound freedom and confidence, develop essential life and employment skills, and work towards taking control of their wellbeing.
We believe every individual has the potential to thrive and look forward to supporting you on your journey.
