This is our new blog page which will contain all the latest news and information from the Wellbeing Plus Craft Room

Hi everyone, I hope you have had an amazing summer and are all looking forward to the kids going back to school. 

The craft room is closed from 25th August until 31st August. I am spending some time with my granddaughters and taking them for days out, before they go back to school the following week. 

We will be back open as usual from 1st September and look forward to seeing you all back with us for your scheduled groups 🥰.

10th August 2025

We have been so busy making big plans for Wellbeing Plus recently. Starting with the following new groups:

Beginners knitting starts 14/08/25

Beginners sewing starts 14/08/25

Mens group starts 04/09/25

We have also been making plans for the Pathfinders project. Can you help?

Do you know a young person aged 13–25 who is neurodivergent, has learning difficulties, and tends to isolate themselves from others?

At Wellbeing Plus in Redcar, we are in the early stages of launching a new youth group designed to support, encourage, and empower young people in our community who may find it difficult to engage with mainstream services.

To ensure this group is shaped by real needs and lived experiences, we would greatly appreciate your input. We are asking parents, carers, and professionals to complete a short, anonymous questionnaire—just 7 questions—to help us create a safe, inclusive, and meaningful space that truly makes a difference.

Your insights will help us design a project that stands apart from existing services and is tailored to the needs of the young people we aim to support.

Drop me an email to www.wellbeing-plus.co.uk and I will send you the questionnaire. 

Thank you for your time and support,

Jenny 

Wellbeing Plus

18th July 2025

We have been really busy at Wellbeing Plus since we moved into the new craft room. I am so pleased that everyone are enjoying the new space. 

Since the move, we have opened up 2 new craft groups. A 3D model group on a Monday afternoon and a mixed media crafts group on a Wednesday morning. I am proud to say that both groups filled quickly and all our new members are really enjoying the craft room 😊.

We have also been fortunate enough to secure funding from some amazing charitable organisations, who believe in what we do at Wellbeing Plus and who have graciously offered to fund our craft groups this year.

The funders are:

Woodsmith Foundation 

Tees Foundation 

Rothley Trust

Thirteen Community Fund

Thank you so much for helping us to continue supporting our beneficiaries. We are eternally grateful for your support. 

1st June 25

Well we have had a busy time recently. We have finally started to move into our new premises 😁. We have lots more space, some amazing new furniture that was kindly given to us for a small donation to another great charity that the company supports. Erica, Eddie, myself (Jenny) and a few members of my family have started the move and have a lot of sorting out to do before we can open properly, but we will get there. 

We will soon be in a position to help more people in the community so watch this space, as we have some great plans for the future.

11 March 2025

I am so pleased to tell you all that We have received a community achievement award. Tonight I attended a presentation evening with other volunteers in the area who also work really hard in the community. 

We were presented with the award by the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland in recognition for all the work we do.

Although we don't expect awards like this. It is extremely humbling to be recognised and nominated, but I couldn't do what I do without the help and support from Pat and Erica who help me everyday in the craft room and of course the support from my family. So thanks guys. We make a good team 🥰 xx