Each group combines practical experience with theory-based sessions to help you identify the most suitable pathway for the future. Whether it be volunteering or paid work.
Our partnerships with Discover Bucks Museum, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust in Aylesbury and The Mustard Seed Cafe and Food Hub in High Wycombe, enable members to build the following skills:
Communication
Developing confidence in speaking to people, through customer facing roles and interaction with peers.
Numeracy
Pricing items for sale, which helps to use and improve functional maths skills.
Handling Money
Operating a cash register/till to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
Dealing with People
Reception duties, including answering the phone, taking messages, and directing enquiries.
Customer Service
Working in a retail environment, and being able to answer customer queries efficiently.
Our ChaTea cafe is a unique and welcoming space in High Wycombe, which we have created to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This exciting new venture is more than just a café, as a it’s a place where people can develop valuable life skills. Through hands-on experience, participants gain essential skills such as serving, money handling, food hygiene and safety, and customer service.
The café not only offers a warm and inclusive environment for the local community but also plays a vital role in empowering individuals to build confidence and independence. With every cup served, ChaTea Café is helping to shape brighter futures and teach skills that will last a lifetime.
The work experience 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.
