SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DIRECTORY
West Sussex Association for Disabled People (WSAD)
Key Contact: Roland Higgins
Email Address: roland.higgins@wsad.org.uk
Telephone: 01903 244457
Website: www.wsad.org.uk
Description: WSAD has a long history of serving disabled people within their community. The majority of the membership and volunteers are attached to 12 Local Groups. The head office staffing is 5 part-time staff. WSAD's membership is 1350 disabled people and 300 associates. Its key services are Information & Advice on Disability, AskDES second-hand equipment sales services, Link-Up magazine and website
Address: 7 St John's Parade Alinora crescent Goring by Sea
Postcode: BN12 4HJ
wood@aldingbourne
Key Contact: John Groves or Barry Waddington
Email Address: wood@aldingbournetrust.co.uk
Telephone: 01243 546038
Website: http://www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk
Description: Commercial collection service for builders and the community, collecting waste wood cost effectively. By recycling the wood, the use of landfill is avoided, which is an advantage for your business and the environment. Some of the wood is prepared and offered for sale in their shop at the Aldingbourne Country Centre; other waste wood is recycled for use in commissions for bespoke projects. The Aldingbourne Shop offers a wide variety of timber and recycled furniture for sale and they have worked with local schools to promote the 'Eco Schools Award'.
Address: The Aldingbourne Country Centre Blackmill Lane Norton Chichester West Sussex
Postcode: PO18 0JP
Work Aid (North)
Key Contact: Jenny Gillam
Telephone: 01293 513331
Description: Funded by West Sussex County Council, Work Aid provides personal development and work skills courses. Work Aid works with Work Matters and their service users to find suitable employment in Burgess Hill, Crawley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Horley, Horsham, Hurstpierpoint and surrounding villages.
Address: Outreach 3Way Ifield Avenue Ifield, Crawley West Sussex
Postcode: RH11 0JX
Work Matters
Key Contact: Peter Sutton
Email Address: peter.sutton@outreach3way.org
Telephone: 01293 513331 / 01293 551627 ext 227
Description: A team of disabled and non-disabled workers who can undertake stuffing envelopes, sorting through items for recycling, magazine insertion, and unusual activities such as packing nails or screws in small bags for retail.
Address: Outreach 3Way Ifield Avenue Ifield Crawley West Sussex
Postcode: RH11 0JX
Work This Way
Key Contact: Philip Gamble
Email Address: philip.gamble@hmps.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone: 01903 663023
Description: To reduce re-offending by providing training and employment opportunities for offenders prior to release from prison.
Address: c/o HMP Ford Arundel West Sussex
Postcode: BN18 0BX
WorkAid (South)
Key Contact: Rachel Smither
Email Address: rachelsmither@aldingbournetrust.co.uk
Telephone: 01243 542075
Website: http://www.aldingbournetrust.co.uk
Description: WorkAid (South) provides a range of accredited work preparation training courses, eg. road safety, travel training, health & safety, food hygiene, rights & responsibilities at work, job searching and communications skills, to enable individuals to progress into paid and voluntary work. Provides opportunities for work experience, voluntary and paid employment. Areas covered: Crawley, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Pulborough and Worthing.
Address: The Aldingbourne Trust Blackmill Lane Norton Chichester West Sussex
Postcode: PO18 0JP
Worthing Dial-a-Ride
Key Contact: Geoff Davis
Email Address: wordar@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01903 530053
Description: A door to door transport service for people with disabilities who are unable to use public transport
Address: WRVS Building Gordon Road Worthing West Sussex
Postcode: BN11 1DB
Worthing Town Centre Initiative
Key Contact: Sharon Clarke
Email Address: sharon@worthingtowncentre.co.uk
Telephone: 01903 203252
Website: http://www.worthingtowncentre.co.uk
Description: The Worthing Town Centre Initiative are a company dedicated to enhancing the Town Centre. We provide events and activities that add vitality and help to improve the shopping experience. We also help to keep the Town clean and safe by investing in deep cleaning and operating the Shopwatch scheme.
Address: 2nd Floor 7 Chapel Road Worthing West Sussex
Postcode: BN11 1EG