Made-Well Well-being Project

Aim

To continue providing a warm and engaging environment for people especially those with disabilities, mental health conditions and lonelines

Made-Well is a not-for-profit community interest company established in August 2007 at West Fishleigh Farm, just outside the market town of Hatherleigh, West Devon.

 We support adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and those suffering isolation and loneliness. We offer daily Workshops and experiences designed to enable people of all abilities to take part in purposeful living, developing new skills and providing new experiences that help promote independence and enhance life skills. We offer Support for individuals with a learning disability or mental health condition in a group or on a 1-1 basis.

We also act as a Community resource for the public including growing fresh seasonal vegetables which have travelled a few feet from garden to plate, plants for sale, Café, gardens, pick your own vegetables, Animal Barn, activities and play area.

Following the increasing costs of living and the fuel crisis, we are seeking funds which will enable us to continue to provide our services for the people we support. For many people we support a safe, warm and friendly environment is what they need, for those attending being able to access educational, learning which enhances and encourages independence and community inclusion is very important. Funds are needed to continue with our current provision and be open and accessible to reach more marginalised people. 

Aims

• Community inclusion 
• Support people to develop social skills and natural support networks
• Increase life skills
• Feel more confident and boost self esteem
• Increase opportunities to develop and prepare for work
• Improve - wellbeing
• Help people become more independent in their daily lives
• Explore interaction and communication skills 
• Make use of community facilities 
• Be user inspired and lead 

Objectives

• Community inclusion - accessing leisure activities and day trips individually or as a group
• Buildings used are shared with other community members
• Flexible attendance patterns to complement other life choices
• Participation in community life
• Opportunities to enjoy and experience 
• A personal programme 
• Provide life skills training and develop skills and confidence in the community such as travel, training and managing money
• Health and well-being - explore opportunities which promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle

Outcomes

• Reduce isolation and loneliness 
• Connect people with their community 
• Gain life skills to enhance personal independence 
• Increased feeling of inclusion and self worth
• Improved physical and mental health
• Gain skills and training which can lead to volunteering and employment 
• People have a voice with improved communication skills
• Have a steering group and be user lead 

This project closed unsuccessfully on 6th March 2023