Enable in Cornwall Ltd
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Introduction.
Enable provides access to opportunities in Cornwall for education, training and the work environment for people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.
Attitudes towards the roles that people with physical or sensory impairment have to play are changing. Enable is at the forefront of this change.
Enable, in partnership with voluntary supporters, education establishments and training organisations, offers information and opportunities to enable people with physical or sensory impairment to access work or training opportunities, to access education and to use their skills as volunteers
The aim of Enable is to support you with your abilities in a welcoming and friendly environment.
Enable provides access to opportunities in Cornwall for education, training and the work environment for people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.
About us.
Enable is a charity that works with people aged 16 and over, who have a physical disability and/or sensory impairment and live in Cornwall. We offer free independent information, advice, guidance and support to assist clients in overcoming barriers they may face in accessing education, training, paid employment and voluntary work.
Clients can self refer or be referred to us by friends, family or independent bodies such as social services, doctors, jobcentres, etc. Our advisors arrange to meet clients in their own homes, or any other venue they prefer, to discuss what experience the client has and what they would like to achieve in the future. Some contact us to help gain or improve their skills in IT, Maths and English, others may like to learn a completely new skill. Most of our clients want to find work either voluntary or paid. We may also be able to help with sourcing a personal computer. We research the options available to our clients and also offer help with issues like putting together CV's, regular job searches, completing application forms, attending interviews, benefit advice, transport, funding and arranging support workers.
Our advisors are fully trained in Advice and guidance and offer a friendly tailored service to meet the needs of our clients individual requirements.
History of Enable
The Enable project was started in 1996 as part of Scope for Cornwall. In April 2003 it became a registered charity and with the help of funding from Cornwall County Council Adult Social Services, commenced trading as Enable in Cornwall Ltd. Enable is a "not for profit" limited company overseen by a board of directors most of which have a disability and have used the services of Enable. We currently have nine directors:
Gordon Faddy - Chair
Pete Skea - Vice Chair
Alan Sanderson - Treasurer
Sarah Warne - Secretary
Elaine Leggett
Michael Bradford
John Neild
Jeremy Rowe
News.
Staff Achievements
At the Board Meeting held on 15 July 2011 Gordon Faddy presented certificates to staff and Trustees to recognise their achievements at recently attended training courses. Pete Skea was presented with his Level 2 award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, Steve Ford with his First Aid at Work certificate, and Steve and Pam Griffin with their certificates of attendance at Customs and Cultural Issues at Work. Congratulations to all.
Published: 15 Sep 2011
Just Text Giving
We now have a "Just Text Giving" account set up. So if you would like to make a contribution to the work that we do with clients please text "ENAB15", followed by the amount you would like to donate, to 70070. The amounts you can donate are £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10. So, for example, if you wish to donate £3 to us your text message should be "ENAB15£3" and be sent to 70070.
Published: 14 Sep 2011
Pete Skea, Vice Chairman of the Board, has recently put Enable onto Facebook.
If you would like to check us out, go onto Facebook and type "Enable in Cornwall Ltd" in the search box. Then do please click on "like".
We welcome contributions of relevant interesting topics.
Published: 11 Oct 2010
Tesco's Community Event
Pam attended a charity fair organised by Nick Wilder, Tescos Community Champion.
The event saw representation from a collection of local charities and volunteer organisations. The event was opened by St Austell Mayor, Jill Trewhella, and Shane Solomon provided the entertainment. Free food and drinks was enjoyed by all.
Pam says:
I met some wonderful people from organisations that we could link up with to benefit the clients of Enable. During the course of the day I met some people who needed advice and guidance and some who needed support in obtaining funding for courses that they were hoping to access. These people were made aware of the support that Enable can offer and may become clients in the future.
I was amazed by the help offered to me through the day by a young man called Jack. Jack was only 9 years old but showed great wisdom by regularly checking how I was for food and drinks as he had noticed that I was on my own and so was unable to pop off easily and get my own. I would like to say a huge thank you to Jack and would like to let his parents know that he did you proud at this event.
Published: 05 Oct 2010
Julia's Story
We are pleased to announce, and publicise, the work of Julia Luxton.
Julia is a client of Enable in Cornwall who had a stroke at the age of 32. Julia has written the story of her life's journey from 1954 to 2007. We can thoroughly recommend "Sunshine from the Shadows" by Julia Luxton B.A. (ISBN number 9781843866220).
Published: 04 Oct 2010
Another Success!
On Thursday 16th September, Pete Skea and Gordon Faddy worked their magic again and collected £346.51 from the very generous public who were visiting Morrisons in Liskeard.
All of the money collected will go towards supporting clients in improving their opportunities of accessing education, training, paid or voluntary work.
A huge thank you to the public who donated so generously and thanks to Pete and Gordon.
Published: 21 Sep 2010
Congratulations!
We would like to say congratulations to the following people who won prizes by answering the most correct answers in our two prize quizzes at the Pirate FM Garden Party recently.
Jan Beardsall, Redruth
Mr. L. M. Hosking, Redruth
Nicky Lawrance, Bodmin
Mrs. N. Hewlett, St. Austell
Mrs. D. Sharp, St Austell
Jeanette Balsdon, Wadebridge
T. Woodroffe, Wadebridge
Bev Lory, St. Austell
Emma Metherell, Launceston
Thank you to everyone who supported us at the event and, again, a big congratulations to our winners.
Published: 17 Sep 2010
User Survey 2009-10
The results of the User Survey which was undertaken earlier this year can be viewed by following the link below.
www.enableincornwall.co.uk/uploaded/UserSurvey2009-10Report.doc
We would like to say thank you to all the people that completed and returned their survey questionire to us.
Published: 26 Jul 2010
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Published: 22 Sep 2007
Contact.
Enable in Cornwall Ltd
Unit 1 Bodmin Business Centre
Harleigh Road
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 1AH
We are also on Facebook as "Enable in Cornwall Ltd". Please click on "like!".
Tel: 01208 77711
Our office is open from Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm, messages can always be left on the answerphone, or you can email us using the link below.
Links.
Enable In Cornwall's Facebook entry is http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=155668867793485@ref=search
www.youreable.com Offers help and advice on important issues such as employment, motoring, equipment, money, computing, health and the community. www.access-ability.co.uk One stop link shop for those with disabilities. Includes informative articles on current UK legislation plus travel, health, equipment and a notice board. http://www.disabilitycornwall.org.uk Help group promoting support and facilitating full inclusion of disabled people throughout Cornwall. www.dialuk.org.uk Registered charity with 140 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people. Site designed for disabled people. News, information, local contact points, services, how to volunteer. www.benefitsnow.co.uk Guide to and self-assessment service for these two government benefits. Includes bulletin board and chat room. www.disabilitysearch.net Portal offering mobility, ability and disability information www.disabledworkers.org.uk Database that matches the needs of individual customers wanting a product or service with a local disabled person who is able to provide that product or service. www.disabilityuk.com Disabled and disability issues covering health, advice and resources www.disabilityworld.com Information on disability issues, directory of suppliers and adapted holiday accommodation, links and forum. www.disabledinfo.com Provides information for disabled people, their families and carers, who are looking for help, advice or shopping requirements www.oneforus.com A site for people with learning disabilities rather than parents or carers. Includes information on education, housing, money and other important issues as well as space for people to tell their own stories. www.bbc.co.uk/ouch BBCi lifestyle site that reflects the wider view of life for disabled people, with creativity, community, news, messageboards, humour, and user interaction. www.radar.org.uk National UK organisation run by and for disabled people. Bookshop, mailing list and email chat service. Links to other relevant sites. www.therowan.org Services provided by organisation of disabled people which provides disabled people with access to information, services and resources in order to increase their opportunity for independence. www.astepforward.co.uk Information and community site. News, rights and equality, travel and chat. http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2005/20050013.htm Disability Discrimination Act 2005. http://www.cornwallworks.org.uk Delivering a step change in the way Cornwall addresses issues of worklessness. http://www.nextstepsouthwest.org.uk/ Advice to get your career moving in the right direction. http://www.accessiblesouthwest.co.uk Accessible South West is a directory designed to assist visitors with disabilities travelling to the South West of England find suitable places to stay and visit. http://www.mentorsden.co.uk Cornwall's first business mentoring network for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Mentors Den can assist in financial control, marketing sales,business plans and other facets of running a small business.