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In early September, despite torrential rain and local flooding, we hosted a Summer Social at The White Lion in Warmingham, and the turnout was truly heartwarming! This event was more than just an afternoon of fun—it was a crucial opportunity for our service users to step outside their usual environment and gain confidence in social settings like a pub.

For many of our service users, venturing into environments outside SCB can be challenging, and social isolation is a very real concern. Events like this help alleviate loneliness by providing a safe space where they can build relationships and feel part of the wider community. It’s about creating a sense of belonging and boosting confidence, skills essential for our service users’ well-being and independence.

We’re committed to ensuring that the support we provide extends far beyond our workshop. Our mission is to empower our service users in all aspects of their lives, and this event perfectly demonstrated how we can make a tangible difference in reducing isolation.

A huge thank you to The White Lion for hosting us and to everyone who braved the rain to make the day a success. We’re already looking forward to an even bigger and better event in 2025 (hopefully with more sunshine)! 

We were thrilled to welcome Colin, our former manager and chairman, and Paul, back to the workshop this week! 🎉 Our service users were excited to show them all the fantastic work we’ve been doing since their retirement.
Colin and Paul, who have been enjoying their well-deserved retirement, took the time to visit and reminisce about the wonderful times they spent at SCB. It was great to see them catching up with familiar faces and sharing stories from their time with us.
Thank you, Colin and Paul, for stopping by—please drop by anytime for a cuppa!

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful customers and staff at Pound Bakery in Crewe for their generous support. Thanks to their efforts in filling our charity donation tubs with loose change, we’ve raised an incredible £21.94!

While it may seem like just loose change, this contribution will go a long way in making a real difference. With these funds, we can purchase SCB T-shirts for two of our service users. These T-shirts not only help them feel like valued members of our team but also alleviate the concern of having to buy their own workwear.

Your kindness and support mean the world to us and directly impact the lives of those we support. A special thank you to Tracey and the entire Pound Bakery team for playing such an important role in our community. Your generosity truly makes a difference!

Thank you!

At SCB, our service users have been busy completing three remarkable projects that have significantly brightened and revitalized our workshop.

Starting off the year in 2024, our service users took on the task of redecorating the SCB bathrooms. Their hard work and attention to detail have transformed these spaces, making them look fresh and inviting.

Following this, inspired by the BBC’s “The Repair Shop,” they revived an old storage cabinet that was once destined for disposal. Through careful restoration, they turned it into a stunning and functional piece of furniture, showcasing their growing skills and creativity.

Most recently, our talented service users gave a wall in our workshop a vibrant new look with a beautiful coat of green paint. This project has added even more life to our workshop, highlighting the progress in their abilities.

These three projects not only enhanced the SCB environment but also provided our service users with valuable life skills. With the guidance and support of staff member Nigel, they’ve demonstrated exceptional dedication and creativity, making SCB a more welcoming and vibrant place for everyone. We are incredibly proud of their achievements!

We are thrilled to announce that Crewe Town Football Club has raised an incredible £600 for Supported Community Business through their adults tournament held on the 7th of July. This generous donation will significantly support our efforts in assisting adults with additional support needs.
On a recent visit to our workshop, players and committee members from Crewe Town Football Club presented us with the donation and the SCB Charity Cup. It was a pleasure to welcome them and showcase the valuable work our service users and team accomplish daily. Their participation in some of our activities brought immense joy and community spirit.
This contribution will make a substantial impact on the lives of those we support, helping us continue our work of providing essential services and opportunities. We extend our deepest gratitude to Crewe Town Football Club for their unwavering support and for being an outstanding part of our community.
Thank you, Crewe Town Football Club, for your kindness and dedication!

SCB (adults with additional support needs) are delighted to announce it has been successful in its application to police and crime commissioner David Keane’s Community Police Fund to deliver a project to make a wellness and training room at the workshop.

The project has been awarded a £1,000 grant to help fund the room which will enable staff to offer dedicated safety training to small groups whilst also providing a ‘safe’ space to those who maybe require some ‘time out’ when overwhelmed with the challenges of everyday life.

The Community Police Fund links directly to the recently launched initiative to increase police visibility in every community in Cheshire by providing a dedicated Police Constable (PC) and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for all 122 policing communities. SCB worked closely with its local policing team, PC John Roberts and PCSO Tim Davey, to develop the bid to ensure it addressed local community safety issues.

The fund has been developed using money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA) 2002 to send a clear message to criminals that crime doesn’t pay.

PCC David Keane said: “By taking out the profits that fund crime and reinvesting them into community, we can help prevent further offences and increase community safety. This fund is empowering our local communities to work directly with our 122 community PCs and PCSOs on tailored projects which make a real difference to your local area. I look forward to seeing the difference this project will make in preventing crime and anti-social behaviour.”

Colin Mills, SCB Workshop Manager & Trustee, said: “We have welcomed the support shown to us by the local Police Community Officers over the past few years through their visits. Service users have formed good relationships and respect for the community officers and taken on board their advice. This grant means we can now take this relationship to the next level and provide more dedicated training in an informal manner.”

Find out more at: cheshire-pcc.gov.uk/what-i-do/making-cheshire-safer/pro ceeds-of-crimecommunity-fund/

Please note: Photograph from our archive and taken pre Covid19

We are delighted to announce that SCB (adults with additional support needs) has been chosen by the Co-op as one of the causes who can be selected by Co-op members to receive funding through their Local Community Fund scheme.The funding round started on Sunday, 25 October 2020 and will run for 12 months until 23 October 2021. During this time, Co-op Members will be able to select SCB as their cause, and every time they shop and purchase selected Co-op products & services a donation will be made to their chosen cause, just by scanning their membership card. It’s quick & easy to sign up as a member via the following link coop.co.uk/membership or ask about joining in your local store. Once you’ve signed up just select SCB (Special Needs) as your cause and remember to scan your card each time you shop at the Co-op. If you live outside the catchment area but still wish to support SCB please use the following link https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/48252

Please can we ask as many of our loyal followers to sign up and support this campaign, as any support we can get during these difficult times is much needed and gratefully received.

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Everyone associated with SCB wish to express their gratitude to members of the Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary Club for their tremendous support over the past twelve months. Retiring Club President, Sandy Cowen, a long time supporter of the workshop through his company Alexandra Paper Supplies, chose SCB as his Charity of the Year, raising funds towards a new warm air blower. Together with incoming Club President, Simon Yates, & other Rotarians from the club, Sandy presented SCB Workshop Manager, Colin Mills, with a cheque for £2,500. Colin said ‘this donation means a great deal to us, as a small local charity, and will make a huge difference to our working environment’. Following the presentation service users extended an invitation to those present to join them for a cuppa, which was enjoyed by all.

We are delighted to announce that Supported Community Business (adults with additional support needs) Limited were bestowed the ‘Crewe Business Award’ by current Crewe Mayor, Councillor Brian Roberts, at the recently held ‘Crewe Town Council Civic Awards’.  Nominations for ‘an individual or organisation who has demonstrated initiative and enterprise in business in the Town of Crewe’ were sought from the public, following which a short list was compiled.

Staff & service users were delighted & honoured to accept the award, sponsored by Funki Print.com, from The Mayor of Crewe at the event, which followed a Vintage Tea.

All associated with SCB wish to express their thanks for this honour and for the sense of endorsement this gives us all to continue the work we do in the community of Crewe.