The Cause
Reet Good Wood is a not-for-profit community interest company based in Leigh, Greater Manchester. We work with late diagnosed Neurodivergent Adults, those awaiting a diagnosis or those who self-identify as being Neurodivergent. There is very little long term support for people within this community - we want to change that!
We use the art of upcycling, basic woodworking, and other creative practices to help people develop their confidence, express themselves, make authentic connections, and reduce social isolation.
Being Neurodivergent has its many challenges. It can be quite isolating at times, and some people often feel misunderstood, like they don't 'fit in' and can struggle to thrive in a world suited to their neurotypical peers. For adults who are waiting for a diagnosis or those who have had a late diagnosis, there is a distinct lack of peer led support in the community; this needs to change.
In 2023, the Founder of Reet Good Wood found calm by restoring , redesigning and painting furniture. It gave her a positive outlet to process her thoughts, navigate her emotions and started to improve her wellbeing. She decided she wanted to share this with her peers within the Greater Manchester area; to provide a space for Neurodivergent adults to be creative, and was supported to bring the idea to reality. We currently rely on grant funding, sales of furniture and donations to continue to operate and host these vital sessions for Neurodivergent Adults. Any money generated from this crowd funder will help towards purchasing materials and a table saw for our workshop.
What our attendees say:
"Finally a place where I can be myself around other people like me."
"Thank you so much for letting me be me with no judgement."
"Thank you for this creative and safe space for us."
"I had a great time. It was nice to have a break from the chaos in my life for a couple of hours. It made me feel a lot better and it was nice to be around people who weren't judgemental."
The Prize
WIN! A Signed 2025 1st Team Leigh Leopards Rugby Ball, and Easter Egg Bundle
How to Enter
For your chance to win, you can do so in the following ways:
Donating £5 gives you ONE entry.
Donating £20 gives you FIVE entries.
The competition will run for the remainder of the month and the draw will take place on Monday 31st March.
Please support us so we can support more people within our community.
Thank you 🙏🏻