Award Holders for The Duke of York Community Initiative
The award gives us credibility when we approach people and when we apply for funding - Edith Fleming - Jennyruth Workshops, Ripon
The Duke of York's Community Initiative 2005 Award Holders
Bradford Nightstop - North Yorkshire
Overview
Jennyruth Workshops seeks to develop self-awareness, pride, dignity, confidence, social awareness and social interaction for people who have learning disabilities. To achieve this it manufactures and sells toys and other goods involving its “workers” in all aspects of the commercial operation – purchasing, manufacturing, selling, packaging, dispatch and handling money
Further Information
Jennyruth Workshops provide a working environment for adults who have learning disabilities around Ripon, North Yorkshire. Our learning disabled colleagues produce and sell our hand crafted products via our website, our catalogue and at events throughout Yorkshire. We are a 'not for profit limited company' and registered charity who pride ourselves in enabling adults with learning disabilities to gain the skills and confidence to find satisfying employment.
The workshop sees our colleagues learn skills in manufacturing, marketing and selling in a happy, safe and caring environment. A tight knit team, we enjoy a range of creative jobs including woodworking, painting, metalworking and sewing. We have the capacity for more workers to join us and always welcome additional volunteers, please contact us at the following:
Visit their website www.jennyruth.co.uk