Our enterprises
Autistic Minds offers a variety of volunteer work placements and paid job opportunities for autistic adults via our enterprises. Take a look at some of the exciting initiatives we have below:
Ambition Prints
Ambition Prints is a social enterprise, under the Autistic Minds umbrella, that provides employment and work experience opportunities for autistic adults with a passion for the creative!
We design, print, advertise and sell everything ourselves, covering a wide range of different styles and subjects.
Our ever expanding range of products includes badges, mugs, t-shirts, tote bags and cards, with many more options in the works.
Green Valley Workshop
Green Valley Workshop is a Social Enterprise powered by Autistic Minds that aims to repurpose waste materials and create products that helps us sustain employment for neurodiverse individuals.
We believe we grow as individuals, crafts people and communities through learning and making together.
We have a wide range of products that keeps growing as we develop the abilities and skills of our workforce including: Birdboxes, Hedgehog Homes, Wood Burner Briquettes Planters, Refuse Stations, Animal Bedding and much more
Recycled wood kindling now available - just in time for Bonfire Night!
Resin Rat
Resin Rat is a new enterprise powered by Autistic Minds, focusing on producing models for tabletop and role-playing games like D&D & Warhammer.
We also offer custom miniature designs and painting services to bring your unique creations to life.
OrangeBox Christmas Fayre
We’re really pleased to announce that we will once again be attending the Orangebox Christmas Fayre alongside our enterprises Ambition Prints UK, Green Valley Workshop and Resin Rat
We had a great time last year and are looking forward to attending this year. Come along and see some of the wonderful gifts we have for sale. Starts at 10am.
Call us on 02920 108921 or Contact us for more information
Enjoy the warmth of a roaring fire!
Light Up Sustainably with Green Valley Workshop!
Looking to warm up the coming cold nights with an eco-friendly twist? Green Valley Workshop’s sustainable firewood is here to save the day – and the planet!
Our firewood is ethically sourced, carefully prepared, and perfect for a cosy winter’s evening.
Picture this: the crackle of a wood-burning fire, good friends and family relaxing, and the scent of delicious treats cooking over an open flame.
With our firewood, it’s the perfect way to add a little extra flavour to the festivities.
Plus, every purchase directly supports our talented team of autistic adults, who are passionate about creating a greener future for all.
Let us in make keeping warm a joy – sustainably! Get your firewood from Green Valley Workshop and celebrate with a purpose.
You can order in the following ways: via Shopify, Contact us via our Facebook page, or call us on 07399064575
"Working here has changed my view of life, before I started working here I had no money management skills but since starting here I have learnt how to budget my money to make it last longer and go further. Another problem I faced was that I applied for loads and loads of jobs and wasn't getting anywhere. I then did the Autistic Minds employment course and came in to sign up to be a volunteer and ended up having a job interview. Getting this job at first was a bit daunting because I didn't know if the workers knew anything about autism but they surprisingly do. it's a learning curve for each of us to understand how an autistic person works because each autistic person is different."
"I've had a diagnosis of autism and adhd from the age of 9. School life was a struggle, but work life was even harder. I struggled to get work as no one would take a chance with me. I was seen as a liability if I chose not to disclose my disability and when found out later on, I was often picked on until sacked or needed to leave.
However, working with people who are more understanding I feel I can be myself, and have some freedom of opinion where I've always been overlooked. It's nice to feel included for a change...I've never met anyone like me or in a similar situation to me as it wasn't as openly talked about when I was diagnosed but to be able to share my experience and advice people, I feel like I can help someone avoid my hardship."
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