The benefits of Community House will touch people right across the community. Here are some possible scenarios:
A stimulating, happy place
Sophie is a single mother with three pre-school children. She lives in an isolated cottage close to the village where she grew up, and does not drive. There are only a few irregular buses a day into Ripon. In the children's area at Community House, Sophie has a chance to meet other mums and make new friends. Her eldest daughter gets to play with new toys and with children of her own age. Community House offers a safe environment and ample facilities for all the family.
Worthwhile employment for all
John is a wheelchair user who wants to do some meaningful work. He is unable to find paid employment because of the erratic nature of his condition. The accessible office and reception area at Community House give him the chance to make a real contribution to the local community at times which fit in with his routine.
Sheila is a young woman with learning disabilities. She would like to work in catering but needs and environment in which she can learn the necessary skills at a pace she can cope with. The kitchen at Community House offers her the setting she needs to help fulfil her potential.Solace in a crowded world
Sometimes problems can seem overwhelming; you are not sure where to turn or who to ask for help. At Community House we can enable you to get the help you need, and offer space to relax and take things at your own pace.