Welcome
Opening Doors Cumbria Ltd., is a social firm working with people in the community who suffer from severe and enduring mental heath problems by promoting Social Inclusion through Learning, Volunteering, Lifestyle choices & Work opportunities.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Croftlands Trust, who were formed about 20 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 business activities will be centred on the key production areas of Garden furniture, Furniture restoration and Desk Top publishing. All these products are produced by paid/volunteer personnel as defined by a sustainable profitable business plan.
The environment provides workshops for work based training, sustainable employment and support services serving the local community who access the facilities. Part of the support services are the Basic Skills and ICT training leading to recognised qualifications.
Working alongside the social firm team are the Day services team based in both Carlisle and Whitehaven. Within Day services is a dedicated Community Bridge building team. This team will a provide person centred support to clients to assist them in identifying their individual needs and aspirations, to increase opportunities for reducing their social isolation and integrating them into their local communities.
Mission Statement
The Social Firm has a dual role of providing support for people with severe and enduring Mental Health issues through Learning, Volunteering, Lifestyle choices and Work opportunities.
Strategic Aims
Core Values
Equal Opportunities Policy
The role of The Social Firm is to provide opportunities for the community as a whole, for their well being, education and for training leading to employment.
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Croftlands Trust, who were formed about 20 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 business activities will be centred on the key production areas of Garden furniture, Furniture restoration and Desk Top publishing. All these products are produced by paid/volunteer personnel as defined by a sustainable profitable business plan.
The environment provides workshops for work based training, sustainable employment and support services serving the local community who access the facilities. Part of the support services are the Basic Skills and ICT training leading to recognised qualifications.
Working alongside the social firm team are the Day services team based in both Carlisle and Whitehaven. Within Day services is a dedicated Community Bridge building team. This team will a provide person centred support to clients to assist them in identifying their individual needs and aspirations, to increase opportunities for reducing their social isolation and integrating them into their local communities.
Mission Statement
The Social Firm 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
The role of The Social Firm is to provide opportunities for the community as a whole, for their well being, education and for training leading to employment.