Day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities Croft Community, Malton Camphill Village Trust
Welcome to Croft Community Croft Community is a vibrant community for adults with learning and other disabilities and mental health conditions, situated in Malton, North Yorkshire. We support amazing people to realise their potential. Many of our community members live on site in a mixture of shared houses and independent flats, or in our housing around the town. Croft Community was proud to be recognised as Outstanding in the latest CQC inspection for our responsiveness and overall good service.
Our day opportunities We offer a programme of activities and supported work opportunities, including Kingfisher Café, craft and textile workshops and our market garden. These are open to both our residents and anyone in the wider area who would benefit from our support. All our day opportunities follow Government guidelines to ensure we are working in a save, Covid secure way.
Camphill Village Trust Camphill Village Trust is a charity supporting over 500 adults with learning disabilities in 10 communities and services across England. We have three residential communities in the north of England: Croft Community in Malton, Botton Village in the North York Moors and Larchfield Community in Middlesbrough. Other communities are based in Gloucestershire, Stourbridge in the West Midlands, and Hertfordshire. The Camphill movement takes its name from the first residential community for children with learning disabilities, founded by Doctor Karl Konig and a group of young helpers in 1939 at the Camphill estate in Aberdeen.
Other Camphill communities soon developed, and Camphill Village Trust was founded in response to parental requests for support for adults. Botton Village, our first community, was founded in 1955, and Croft Community opened in 1976. Now, as a national charity and not-for-profit organisation, Camphill Village Trust brings over 65 years of experience, knowledge and passion to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges and complex needs.
Our vision is for people with learning and other disabilities to lead a life of opportunity, empowering the people we support to lead more connected, fulfilled lives and make informed choices.
Our day opportunities Kingfisher Café Kingfisher Café, in the heart of Malton, is a social enterprise supporting people with learning disabilities to gain experience in a busy café environment. Typical daily tasks include preparing food, serving customers and general housekeeping. There are also opportunities to try your hand at making bread or cakes or visit Malton’s local shops to buy fresh ingredients
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Increasing confidence and communication skills through customer service and being part of a friendly team, tasks include taking orders and table service Learning to process orders, use a till and process cash and card payments, developing financial understanding Gaining skills in food and drink preparation, and an understanding of food hygiene
Benefits of supported opportunities at Kingfisher Café: •
Work experience in a busy high street café, part of the wider Malton community and the ‘food capital of Yorkshire’
‘I like working on the till, working out the front, and meeting new customers. There isn’t actually a job I don’t like doing in the café.’ - Mark Additional information • • •
Find us at: Saville Street, Malton (why not call in for a coffee and say hello?). Full, or half day sessions available, Tuesday to Saturday. Café kitchen is designed with consideration for wheelchair users and people with sensory needs.
Our day opportunities craft workshop Get creative at our Craft Workshop! We make chocolates, decorative paper, candles, soaps and bath melts. You can also try flower-pressing, pottery and painting. Some products are made to order for retail, others are just for the enjoyment of developing our skills. We offer different activities on each day of the week so please get in touch for an up-to-date timetable.
Benefits of day opportunities at the craft workshop: • Learning new skills and creating something from start to finish • Making new friends in a relaxed environment • Therapeutic benefits of creative work • A sense of satisfaction and purpose in seeing your finished products on sale • Improved mental wellbeing
‘I like coming to the Croft and doing craft things. I have made new friends.’ - Katie Additional information • • •
Find us at: main Croft Community site, Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB. Please arrange an appointment prior to visiting the community. Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm. Full or half days available. Accessibility - wheel chair accessible. Not suitable for people sensitive to strong scents and fragrances.
Our day opportunities textile workshop This workshop offers a range of traditional and modern craft activities, including woodcrafts, weaving, felting, knitting and sewing. It’s a great opportunity to be creative and develop your own designs from start to finish. Our staff can support you to rediscover old skills and learn new ones. You could work on either individual or group projects, and have the satisfaction of seeing your finished creations on sale in our shop.
Benefits of day opportunities at the textile workshop: • Working in a calm and relaxing environment • Meeting new people and making friends • Being creative, and feeling a sense of achievement from seeing the finished products • Improving concentration and developing fine motor skills
‘My favourite thing to do at the textile workshop is making felt pictures. I’m really proud of the mermaid picture I made!’ Katie Additional information • • •
Find us at: main Croft Community site, Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB. Please arrange an appointment prior to visiting the community. Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm. Full or half days available. Accessibility - wheelchair accessible and low arousal setting. May be unsuitable for anyone who enjoys being physically active / outdoors.
Our day opportunities market garden At our market garden we grow fruit, vegetables and herbs, providing Croft Community members and Kingfisher Café with delicious homegrown fresh produce. Our garden team take on a range of tasks varying with the changing seasons, from spreading compost, propagating seeds to planting out, watering and bringing in the harvest. Most work is outdoors, but there is a job to suit everyone, whatever your fitness or energy level.
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Being outside in the fresh air and keeping active - great for physical fitness and mental wellbeing Working as part of a team an seeing what we can achieve together Socialising and making new friends Gaining practical horticultural skills and understanding of nature
‘I enjoy being around people in the garden. There’s a warm atmosphere and always lots to do.’ - Ginney Additional information • • •
Find us at: main Croft Community site, Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB. Please arrange an appointment prior to visiting the community. Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm. Full or half days available. Accessibility - not all parts of the garden are wheelchair accessible so please contact us to discuss your needs and areas of interest.
Join our day opportunities Our workshops are designed for adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and other support needs. Many people attending our workshops also live at Croft Community, but our sessions are also open to people living elsewhere. People who are interested in joining our workshops, as well as their families, carers and support workers, are welcome to come and look around. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a visit. Everyone who attends our workshops is encouraged to think about what they hope to achieve. For some people this will be learning new skills, for others making friends or reducing anxiety is more important.
We recognise that everyone has unique skills and talents, as well as support needs, so group sizes are kept small to ensure that everyone has the support they need. Fees to attend each workshop vary, we can discuss individual fees when you call us. Some popular activities are fully booked on certain days. For up-to-date information about availability and funding, or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Sue Parsons Telephone: 01653 602737 Email: sue.parsons@cvt.org.uk or croft.enquiries@cvt.org.uk
Support us Camphill Village Trust is a registered charity (no. 232402) and we are very grateful to the many individuals, community groups, companies and charitable foundations who support us. Donations and fundraising help us to build new homes and adapt our existing properties as people’s needs change. They also help us to fund the running costs of our workshops, social farms, shops and cafés, where people with learning disabilities can learn new skills, gain confidence and independence, and have fun. There are many ways you can support us and our friendly fundraising team are on hand to answer any questions you may have. • • • • •
Supporting our shops and cafés, or buying from our online gift shop shop.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk Giving a regular monthly gift by direct debit Taking part in a fundraising event or challenge Organising a fundraising event of your own Leaving a gift in your Will
However you choose to support us, you can be sure that your gift will help people with learning disabilities to enjoy a life of opportunity. To find out more visit camphillvillagetrust.org.uk or follow us on social media: @camphillvillagetrust
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‘A life of purpose, accomplishment, celebration and meaning was at the heart of the service’s culture and values...A relative commented, ‘[Croft Community] promotes and nurtures the ability of each individual to live the most fulfilling life they can, encouraging them to strive to attain new goals and providing them with the support they need.’ CQC (Care Quality Commission) Inspection Report, 1st March 2019
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www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk Tel: 01653 602721 • Email: croft.enquiries@cvt.org.uk Croft Community, Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB Registered charity no. 232402
