Andy Archer

Hamelin Trust

Hamelin Trust (charity no: 1004432) is a leading Essex based charity for supporting people with disabilities and their families. We do this by providing different services Day Opportunities: Reuse and Recycle -I.T. equipment is either refurbished or dismantled for recycling by service users. Donated furniture is also refurbished by sanding down and re-applying varnish or paint. sew much fun adults can learn skills such as dress making and how to use the sewing machines Roots and Shoots-our horticultural project is based at Sutton Bridge Farm in Rochford. There are opportunities for service users to be involved in a safe supportive environment in all aspects of gardening Short Breaks: Gowlands-short break respite care facility for adults with disabilities. Fully adapted to meet the physical needs of its guest, also based at Sutton Bridge Farm Hydrotherapy Pool-purpose built and fully equipped with hoists from two large changing rooms over the full length of the pool it is also available for a wider community use. Outreach-our outreach service provides a range of support to people of all ages with varying degrees of learning, physical or sensory impairments. The service is designed to support children, young people and adults within or from their own home and to access local and universal community facilities and activities Bungalow- Our purposely designed home to five adults with profound and multiple disabilities. The bungalow is fully wheelchair accessible and equipped to meet their individual needs. Charity Shops: The Hub- is our retail charity shop and training area. The adults we support will have the opportunity to carry out till training, window dressing and developing displays to showcase items for sale. Shenfield- 250 Hutton Road CM15 8PA