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Projects in South Yorkshire
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ORGANISATION Access Training Ltd - South Yorkshire
CONTACT George Dalby
ADDRESS Barbot Hall Industrial Estate, Mangham Road,, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S61 4RJ
TELEPHONE 01709 828378/843381
DESCRIPTION Packaging/assembly service. Tasks undertaken include light manual and assembly work.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster.
 
ORGANISATION Crown Hill Workshops
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A service providing work and training opportunities in partnership with Sheffield College.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Sheffield
 
ORGANISATION Danum Light Industries
CONTACT Michael Gavin
ADDRESS Cedar road, Balby,, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN4 9HT
TELEPHONE 01302 854531
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/assembly. Powder coating, injection moulding, plastic extrusions.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Doncaster.
 
ORGANISATION Disabled Employment Initiative
CONTACT Bridid Kane
ADDRESS Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN1 1BN
TELEPHONE 01302 320111
DESCRIPTION A comprehensive programme of support for disabled job seekers involving training, personal development and rehabilitation greatly enhancing prospects of entry into supported or open employment.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S13(Pre-vocational training); S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Doncaster and South Humber Healthcare NHS Trust
CONTACT Mrs Bridget Wilkinson
ADDRESS St Catherine's House, St Catherine's Hospital, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN4 8QN
TELEPHONE 0130 279 6211
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Printing, woodwork/garden centre, furniture/bed manufacturing, shop/retail outlet, crafts, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening. Services include: Sheltered workshop, rehab centre/project, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S29(Work rehabilitation); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Doncaster College
CONTACT Clive Edwards
ADDRESS Waterdale,,, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN1 3EX
TELEPHONE 0139 255 3721
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various work placements, information network, support group, vocational guidance and counselling, supported employment/job coaching, IT training. Services include: Support group, information network, supported employment etc.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Doncaster College for Deaf
CONTACT Mr J.D. Weston
ADDRESS Leger Way,,, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN2 6AY
TELEPHONE 0130 232 2822
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Various training courses, vocational guidance and counselling, various work placements. Services include: Vocational training, work placement, vocational guidance and counselling.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Doncaster Vocational Training Unit
CONTACT B. Buckley
ADDRESS Cedar SEC, Warde Avenue, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN4 9DX
TELEPHONE 0130 285 3298
DESCRIPTION Activities incl: IT training, various training courses, vocational guidance and counselling, woodwork/garden centre etc. Services include: Adult training centre, vocational training, vocational guidance and counselling work placement, sheltered workshop
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Doncaster
 
ORGANISATION Easy PC
CONTACT Wendy Robson
ADDRESS Mind in Barnsley, Arcadia House, 72 Market Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England S70 1SN
TELEPHONE 01226 204735
DESCRIPTION Training to provide people with ICT skills.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED Barnsley and District.
 
ORGANISATION Electronic Commerce
CONTACT Brigid Kane
ADDRESS Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN1 1BN
TELEPHONE 01302 320111
DESCRIPTION Training programme in internet use for e-commerce for people with disabilities.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy));
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Opportunities for people with disabilities
CONTACT
ADDRESS @ Yorkshire Electricity, Parkway Avenue,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S9 4WP
TELEPHONE 0114 279 5362
DESCRIPTION Services include job match, general advice and support to employers in employing people with disabilities and retaining them, major provider to the ES for work preparation and supported employment. Also provide job ready programme.
SERVICES S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S34(Work preparation);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment Support for Disabled People (The Delta Project)
CONTACT Mike Cartlidge
ADDRESS Council House,,, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN1 3DA
TELEPHONE 01302 737867
DESCRIPTION Personal support for disabled people seeking work.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Employment, Learning and Skills Service
CONTACT Gail Carter
ADDRESS Sheffield Careers Guidance Service, Star House, 43 Division Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 4SL
TELEPHONE 0114 272 9751
DESCRIPTION If deaf or hard of hearing and having difficulty in finding a job, support into training and job placements as well as employment. Often help with confidence building, CVs and interview technique.
SERVICES S1(Training/awareness of disability issues); S2(Advice service/help-line for employers); S5(Information and advice); S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S40(Job retention support);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Enable
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A sheltered workshop making garden furniture and accessories. Also provides vocational training.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Foundation Programme
CONTACT Ms Helen Lewis
ADDRESS Foundation Studios, Eastwood Lane,, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S65 1EG
TELEPHONE 01709 362 111 X 2827
DESCRIPTION Able to offer specialist provision and support in all appropriate areas of college.
SERVICES S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION FST - Sheffield
CONTACT Steve Pintus
ADDRESS 100-104 London Road,,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S2 4LR
TELEPHONE 0114 271 1311
DESCRIPTION Aims to provide genuine work experience and opportunities to people disenfranchised from the employment market by mental health problems.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Health Action Zone Catch-a-Net Project.
CONTACT Wayne Blake
ADDRESS Barnsley College, P.O. Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England S70 2YW
TELEPHONE 01226 784444
DESCRIPTION Develop Internet (information) access and web-site design skills in people who have had severe physical disabilities.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED Barnsley and district.
 
ORGANISATION Heeley City Farm
CONTACT John Le Corney
ADDRESS Heeley City Farm, Richard Road,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S2 3DT
TELEPHONE 0114 258 0482
DESCRIPTION To provide work experience, day care, training and employment opportunities (through Social firms, community enterprises, supported employment and conventional employment for adults with learning difficulties.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Home Farm Trust
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work and training opportunities through a range of farm based activities.
SERVICES S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION IMBY Employment
CONTACT Melanie Crawford
ADDRESS The Old School, 57 Burton Street,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S6 2HH
TELEPHONE 0114 233 8545
DESCRIPTION Help adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems lead more fulfilled lives. Act as a supported employment agency for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems, enabling as many as possible to find and keep jobs etc.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Sheffield and South Yorkshire
 
ORGANISATION Into Work
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides work and training opportunities for disabled people in a number of projects.
SERVICES S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Moorland Plastics
CONTACT Mr W R M Ashford
ADDRESS Moorland Avenue,,, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England S70 6PQ
TELEPHONE 01226 206886
DESCRIPTION Product is plastics. Tasks are light and heavy manual and assembly.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within Barnsley.
 
ORGANISATION N Lincs Access to Learning
CONTACT Ted Hartley
ADDRESS Chantry Buildings, 6-20 Corporation Street,, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S60 1NG
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION The Project will deliver computer-based training to disadvantaged in urban and rural areas of North Lincolnshire, to 272 beneficiaries.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED North Lincolnshire
 
ORGANISATION Norristhorpe Rural Crafts & Garden Centre
CONTACT Nancy Redhead
ADDRESS 28 Occupation Lane, Lindley,, Huddersfield, South Yorkshire, England HD1 1WG
TELEPHONE 01484 223 550
DESCRIPTION To enable adults with learning disabilities to gain and maintain employment.
SERVICES S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED North/South Kirklees
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Mr David Bailey
ADDRESS Mencap, 6 Nightingale Court, Nightingale Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S60 2AB
TELEPHONE 01709 788 325
DESCRIPTION Aims to enable people with a learning disability to gain and return to paid employment. This is achieved by assessing referrals made by Social Services and other agencies and matching them to employment opportunities sought by the Pathway Team.
SERVICES S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Rotherham MBC
 
ORGANISATION Pathway Employment Service
CONTACT Chris Anderson
ADDRESS 1st Floor, Moorgate House,, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S60 2EN
TELEPHONE 0170 983 0956
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Café, various training courses, horticulture training, supported employment/job coaching, garden centre/contract/landscape gardening. Services include, work placement, supported employment, social firm/enterprise etc.
SERVICES S6(Counselling); S7(Vocational guidance; career mapping); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S26(Co-operative);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Pathway-Sheffield Mind
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Help people experiencing mental health problems overcome barriers to employment, education and training.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Phoenix Enterprises
CONTACT Peter Buttery
ADDRESS All Saints Building, 21 Corporation Street,, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S60 1NX
TELEPHONE 01709 820208
DESCRIPTION to support people with disabilities to gain employment.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S18(Job interview skills); S19(Employment agency); S20(Work placement); S31(Voluntary work); S33(Intermediate labour market);
AREA COVERED Rotherham area
 
ORGANISATION Pitsmoor on-line
CONTACT John Lawson
ADDRESS 259 Pitsmoor Road,,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S3 9AQ
TELEPHONE 0114 2039012
DESCRIPTION To provide educational opportunities to people experiencing severe educational mental health problems in a safe and non stigmatising environment.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy));
AREA COVERED Sheffield
 
ORGANISATION Prospects
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A supported employment service including job finding, matching, coaching and advice for people with autism who want to enter employment.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED Sheffield
 
ORGANISATION Reclaim
CONTACT Mark Powell
ADDRESS Units 3 & 4, Arundel Works, Claywheels Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S6 1LZ
TELEPHONE 0114 285 3653
DESCRIPTION Runs a supported employment agency which places disabled people in open and sheltered employment, supported by job trainers as appropriate.
SERVICES S16(Employment preparation training; work awareness training); S17(Job club; job search/finding); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S25(Social firm; emerging social firm); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED South Yorks, Notts, Some Derbyshire + Lincs.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy
CONTACT Roy Bratt
ADDRESS Pogmoor Road, Pogmoor,, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England S75 2DW
TELEPHONE 01226 284064
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Furniture, packaging/assembling, wood products. Tasks undertaken are: Light and heavy manual, assembly and spray finishing.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within South Yorkshire.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy
CONTACT Mr Dungworth/Gary Burrows
ADDRESS Brightside Lane,,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S9 2RR
TELEPHONE 0114 254 3980/3900
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: School tables and chairs, cardboard boxes, plastic tubing. Tasks undertaken are: Assembly, engineering and welding.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Within own county.
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Interwork
CONTACT Neil Waring
ADDRESS P O Box 170, Wombwell,, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England S73 0TX
TELEPHONE 01226 244077
DESCRIPTION Provides supported employment. Individual profile/development plan identifies skills, aspirations and training needs. May provide or access job coaching, work tasters and training. Regular monitoring. Employer liaison for open employment.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED South Yorkshire
 
ORGANISATION Remploy Interwork
CONTACT Janet Higgins
ADDRESS 445 Brightside Lane,,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S9 2RR
TELEPHONE 0114 254 3955
DESCRIPTION Provides supported employment. Individual profile/development plan identifies skills, aspirations and training needs. May provide or access job coaching, work tasters and training. Regular monitoring. Employer liaison for open employment.
SERVICES S15(Job training); S20(Work placement); S21(Job taster); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S37(Job coaching);
AREA COVERED South Yorkshire
 
ORGANISATION Scope
CONTACT Ms Val Allen
ADDRESS Kirk House, Browning Road, Herringthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S65 2LG
TELEPHONE 01709 830 820
DESCRIPTION To empower people with cerebral palsy and associated disabilities to make the most of the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities of their lives. Provide educational and development opportunities for disabled adults.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Rotherham residents
 
ORGANISATION Sharrow Industries
CONTACT Chris Dooley
ADDRESS 9-11 Parkway Close,,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S9 4WJ
TELEPHONE 0114 203 9946
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Kitchen units, PVCU windows.
SERVICES S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED South Yorkshire.
 
ORGANISATION Sheffield College
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A training provider giving vocational and non-vocational training to people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems.
SERVICES S13(Pre-vocational training); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Sheffield User Employment Project
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Helps people recovering from mental health problems to find employment by providing support in the right places.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Speakup Enterprise Scheme
CONTACT Anne Ferguson/Geoff Doncaster
ADDRESS 31 Broad Street, Parkgate,, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S62 6DX
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Speakup is the only self advocacy group in Rotherham run by and for people for learning disabilities. The group is expanding and currently involved in a variety of community projects throughout Rotherham.
SERVICES S5(Information and advice); S14(Vocational training);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION St Wilfreds Drop in Day Centre
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Provides drop in services for vulnerable adults including education, welfare rights, skills training. Enable people to become independent.
SERVICES S11(Increasing independence/personal effectiveness); S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy));
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Support and Work Placement for People with Mental Health Problems
CONTACT
ADDRESS Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN1 1BN
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION Training and employment support for individuals with mental health problems wishing to seek employment.
SERVICES S12(Educational programme (including literacy/numeracy)); S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment Scheme
CONTACT Betty Battle
ADDRESS Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Road,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S2 3QF
TELEPHONE 0114 276 7757
DESCRIPTION Activities include: SPS - various roles, shop/retail outlet, guest house/hotel, sandwich catering, café, woodwork/garden centre etc. Services include: Vocational training, employer, supported employment, adult training centre.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S27(Community enterprise);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION Supported Employment/Danum Light Industries
CONTACT E Cooley
ADDRESS Council House, College Road,, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England DN1 3DA
TELEPHONE 01302 737867
DESCRIPTION Supported employment and vocational training for disabled people.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S36(Supported/sheltered factory/business/workshop/Remploy factories);
AREA COVERED Doncaster
 
ORGANISATION T.A.S.C.
CONTACT
ADDRESS St Mary's Community Centre, Bramall Lane,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S2 4QZ
TELEPHONE 0114 272 5596
DESCRIPTION Products/services include: Packaging/assembling, printing. Task undertaken are: Clerical/office, light manual.
SERVICES
AREA COVERED Sheffield and surrounding areas.
 
ORGANISATION TASC (Training and Support for the Community)
CONTACT David Wilson
ADDRESS St Mary's Community Centre, Bramall Lane,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S2 4QZ
TELEPHONE 0114 272 5596
DESCRIPTION Provides paid and voluntary opportunities. Business includes selling garden accessories and produce, a café and training.
SERVICES S20(Work placement); S27(Community enterprise); S31(Voluntary work);
AREA COVERED Sheffield
 
ORGANISATION The First Step Trust Project
CONTACT Steve Pintus
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE 0114 271 1311
DESCRIPTION A work project providing skill development opportunities and employment experience for people affected by mental health problems.
SERVICES S20(Work placement);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION The Innovations Project
CONTACT Ms Bobby Dove
ADDRESS Willis Court, 19 Ship Hill,, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England S60 2HG
TELEPHONE 01709 720 100/839 333
DESCRIPTION Provides keyboard and craft skills offering vocational qualifications to enable a rehabilitation process to occur in a structured stress free environment where confidence and self-esteem can be regained and a better quality of life.
SERVICES S9(Building self-confidence/esteem); S14(Vocational training); S29(Work rehabilitation);
AREA COVERED Borough wide
 
ORGANISATION Whirlow Hall Farm Trust
CONTACT Paul Carnell
ADDRESS Whirlow Lane,,, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S11 9QF
TELEPHONE 0114 235 2678
DESCRIPTION Activities include: Animal husbandry, various work placements, horticulture training, SPS - various roles. Services include: Supported placement scheme, vocational training, work placement.
SERVICES S14(Vocational training); S20(Work placement); S24(Supported employment/placement - Remploy interworks); S32(Therapeutic work);
AREA COVERED
 
ORGANISATION WORK Limited
CONTACT
ADDRESS Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England S1 2HH
TELEPHONE
DESCRIPTION A sheltered workshop making and selling small quantities of garden accessories. Also has a coffee shop staffed by people with learning difficulties.
SERVICES S27(Community enterprise); S35(Workshop);
AREA COVERED Sheffield