Newton Dee Camphill Community
Newton Dee is a charity based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Coworkers (live in volunteers) and Villagers (adults with special needs) live together here. We don't just provide houses, but build homes together, in a mutually supportive environment. But life isn't just about a home, its also about meaningful work. We provide training and supportive work environments where people can do more than just be entertained. We believe that work is an essential part of anyone's life. So whether it be a Baker, a Farmer, a Woodworker or something else - Newton Dee Camphill Community will help to support all of our community members to reach their fullest potential. This is all rounded out by a robust social, cultural and spiritual life. The ethos of Newton Dee is that everyone brings different abilities, which we use for the benefit of the people around us. Learn more about our community and the work that we do.
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Newton Dee is a Camphill community in Aberdeen, Scotland. We offer a home, meaningful work and opportunities for personal development to adults with learning disabilities and other special needs. In all some 200 people live and work within the Newton Dee community. Around half have special needs. The others are mainly co-workers and their families.
The ethos of Newton Dee is that everyone brings different abilities, which we use for the benefit of the people around us.
Newton Dee's home life is based around large and small households ranging from four to 16 people. In addition we have some shared houses, apartments and bed-sitters.
We believe that no one should be defined by their disability, but rather by what they can do. Meaningful work, whether that is producing quality goods or offering services of value to others is an important part of life. Everyone in Newton Dee – with the exception of those who are unable to participate due to age or health – has work in our various enterprises. Working isn't just about doing something, but about becoming something. We offer opportunities in joinery, metal work, farming, gardening, textiles, baking, cooking, homemaking, landscaping or opportunities in our store and cafe.