What We Do 

We provide customised work experience within our charity at BuDS, through which you’ll receive on the job training and support to learn new skills. You can gain experience with IT, finance, web design, management, content writing and general office work.  

Everything is currently online so you can join without leaving the house! People are encouraged to support each other via Microsoft-Teams or when in the office.  

You can access informal mentoring from senior volunteers, trustees and staff. Most members of BuDS have personal experience of disability or long-term conditions and also a wealth of work experience in public, private and third sector. 

We can provide informal advice on accessing funding and safety net benefits when other forms of advice are not accessible. Members of BuDS with personal or professional experience can also provide informal mental health support. 

Who We Can Help 

To take part in the programme, you will need to fulfil the following criteria: 

• Currently not be in paid work, with a desire to progress into employment 
• Be IT literate with a working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office 
• Have a long term condition or disability, this includes all physical and mental health conditions and neurodivergent traits such as autism, ADHD or dyslexia. 
• Be over 18 years of age

Check project eligibility in case of additional requirements. 

Contact Us

You can either contact us directly or ask your GP for a referral to our service. 

Call on: 01494 211179
Email at: info@buds.org.uk

Find out more at: https://reach4work.org.uk/