Welcome

Opening Doors Cumbria specialises in working with people in the community who suffer from severe and enduring mental heath problems and other disadvantaged groups by promoting Social Inclusion through Learning, Volunteering, Lifestyle choices & Work opportunities.

Opening Doors is a part of Croftlands Trust, who were formed over 26 years ago as an independent charity, with the help of the Social and Health services. Its aim was to support people who have Mental Health problems, to be able to live in the community.

The main focus of the social enterprise is to provide work/volunteer opportunities for disadvantaged groups in the community.

The Social Enterprise is based in Lancaster Street and provides workshops for work based training, sustainable employment and support services serving the local community who access the facilities. Activities are centered on the key production areas of Garden furniture, Bespoke wood products, Furniture restoration and Desk Top Publishing and Printing. All these products and services are provided by paid/volunteer personnel as defined by a sustainable profitable business plan. Support is provided by the Social Enterprise Bridge Builder to assist the workforce in being Work Ready, having the skills for volunteer/work roles.

Mission Statement

The Opening Doors Cumbria has a dual role of providing support for people with severe and enduring Mental Health issues through Learning, Volunteering, Lifestyle choices and Work opportunities.

To develop the potential of the individual
To offer opportunity and advancement

Strategic Aims

To develop skills and services to support the needs of the individual, customers and service providers
To grow our business with in an ethical policy
To improve the experience and achievement for the users and staff
To ensure that equality of opportunity is effectively implemented
To be a leader in the field of a Social Firm
To have a position of leadership to develop collaborative enterprises with key partners

Core Values

To be innovative and enterprising
To show care and respect for individuals, clients and colleagues
To empower the individual
To be the best at what we do
To serve our community

Equal Opportunities Policy

Our role is to provide equal opportunities for the community as a whole, respecting their ethnicity, their well being, education and for training leading to volunteer/employment opportunities.