B R E A K FA ST WITH C H A M PI O N S
“Crafting is a great way to boost confidence” Asda community champion Diane Springthorpe grabs a cuppa with crafter and mental health worker Charlotte Groenewald WORDS RAE RITCHIE PHOTOGRAPHS JOANNE CRAWFORD
Every issue, we sit down with one of our amazing partners to hear about the fantastic work they’re doing with Asda to bring joy to their local communities. Here we meet keen crafter Charlotte, who set up Jigs4w in Nelson, Lancashire, to support local adults with a variety of mental health needs. Diane: I remember when you started using the Asda store’s community room for the group. I sat in on those first sessions so I’ve seen how far you all have come – with mental health and crafting skills. What you’ve all achieved is fantastic. Charlotte: It makes all the difference to have such a safe environment to meet in. We were thrilled when we got a spot in that space – it’s beautiful. I cannot emphasise enough the privacy and respect shown to the group when we’re there.
128 | ASDA MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER /DECEMBER 2022
