Yateley Industries for the Disabled is a charity providing housing, training and employment to people with disabilities, recognising that every person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make a meaningful contribution to society.
Our three-acre site in Yateley provides accommodation for up to 47 people and houses our factory building. This is one of the few remaining supported factories that help vulnerable adults to do paid meaningful work and training intended to help progress them into mainstream employment.
One of our recently renovated properties, which was just about to be relet to support our mission, has suffered significant water damage due to a burst pipe in the loft. The damage is extensive, with ceilings collapsed and water pouring through the property for nearly 48 hours before it was discovered.
Our team have stopped the leak but they’ve also identified possible asbestos, meaning repairs could exceed £10,000 and take months to complete – funds we simply don’t have.
We’re reaching out to our amazing community for funding to help us get this property back into use. If you’re a skilled tradesperson – plumber, electrician, builder, decorator – or know someone who might be willing to donate time, expertise, money or materials to help us get this property back into use, please get in touch.
This property was meant to provide much-needed accommodation to two disabled adults and with your help, we can turn this setback around. Let’s come together and make a difference!
📹 Watch the video on the link below to see the extent of the damage.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qho0vnjqk1myfd65udx4c/flood-video.mov?rlkey=mk5t8n3tphsm8hn78dax1tk15&st=vsv6aky5&dl=0