Hft is a national charity providing services for people with learning disabilities. We believe that people with learning disabilities should be able to live within their communities with all the choice and support they need to live the best lives possible. We do this by putting people at the centre of everything we do. We work collaboratively with them to provide services that are creative, innovative and sustainable.
Our specialist teams use their skills and expertise to deliver services to people including those with the most complex of needs.
We are passionate about what we do, and use our unique understanding of the challenges facing the people we support to speak up with them to bring about positive change.
Hft entered into a partnership with Flintshire county council at the end of 2017, to deliver and develop Day and Work opportunities for adults with a learning disability.
The service provides support to individuals with a range of needs and aspirations, and comprises of three delivery models known collectively as Day Opportunities:
•Day Services – this is a day care service based at Glanrafon for individuals with multiple and profound disabilities.
•Work Opportunities – Five small business models offering supported work opportunities and skills development; ◦Abbey Metal – Metal and Iron based contract work for local companies -gates, railings, balconies, bespoke ironwork, assembly of small components, repairs for general public.
◦Castle Connections – Assembly and packing service to local companies –electrical parts components, car servicing packs; some arts and crafts and group activities.
◦Tri Ffordd – Seasonal plants, hanging baskets, garlands, Logs and firewood. Grounds Maintenance contracts, Crafts and IT Training.
◦Estuary Crafts / Crefftau – Sewing and needlework making soft furnishings –knitted items, cushion covers, quilts, throws; All items sold in Crefftau Cariad high street shop in Flint –some to customer order.
◦Rowleys Pantry and Freshfields Café – café providing eat in and take away service.
•Work Options – Job finding, coaching and support service for work placements in local businesses and organisations.
