Further to recent announcements made by the UK Government, and in conjunction with other local agencies, we continue to monitor the situation regarding the re-opening of our community hub. At this stage, a return to group activities is still not advised. We understand this will cause some problems for both clients and customers, but the priority must be trying to ensure that everyone remains well. Groups affected are:
– social enterprise workshop
– IT4Work
– W-rap group
– all training courses
– any organisation that has rented space in Basils’ refreshment area.

The Parliamentary Review is a document that shares best practice between policymakers and business leaders. We are delighted to have been chosen to be in this years Review, and we hope that Re-Instate’s article is read widely.

Re-Instate’s article can be viewed here: https://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/organisations/re-instate

Following delivery of 100 boxes to Oxleas Bracton Centre at the end of March, we have been delighted to send orders two different Oxleas departments, namely the Home Treatment Team in Greenwich and Queen Mary’s. We have also sent 150 packs to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust as well as some a couple of local care homes. Additionally, we are starting to distribute packs to local people during isolation.

Living Well is our learning disability project, supporting clients with a range of work and social activities. In January 2020, The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity agreed to be a supporting partner through a grant covering the next twelve months. This is the second time The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity has supported Re-Instate’s projects and we are very grateful for their on-going help.

Spud-Buddies is Re-Instate’s latest project to take healthy food to the local community. Spud-Buddies is giving clients of Re-Instate the opportunity to learn about catering and customer service in a real Social Enterprise.

If you’d like to see Spud-Buddies at your event, call Maria on 01322 438 155

Barista Buddies is a new project that will support clients to learn some of the skills required in becoming a Barista. Hosted by Basils’ Cafe, Barista Buddies is funded by South London and the Maudsley.

As part of NHS England’s Celebrating Public Participation in Healthcare grant scheme, Re-Instate were invited to showcase the success of our W-rap project and partnership with South London and the Maudsley Hospital. As one of only eight organisations in England to receive funding, our film is made entirely by people who use our services and celebrates the power of co-production. Even the music is composed by us! Huge thank you to everyone who took part in the making of the film. For further information, click HERE.

Basils’ Cafe is now serving delicious and nutritious meals, freshly prepared in our 5 star kitchen & made using only the finest natural ingredients. Our kitchen team is made up of clients from our services who have gained Level 1 & 2 Food Hygiene qualifications through our Social Enterprise and are now working in Basils’ Cafe gaining practical work experience. Basil’s opened in May 2016 and we have now expanded our services. For further information, please contact Maria: mprice@re-instate.co.uk

We are delighted to have been awarded a new small grant from The Pixel Fund to develop volunteering around the W-Rap project. The W-Rap pack will help us with all aspects of W-Rap, from sourcing gifts to distribution and marketing.

This adds to existing grants from the National Lotteries Awards for All to develop W-Rap within Oxleas FT, and from the Maudsley Charity, who commissioned us to supply W-Rap to all of their inpatients.

If you would like to see what they say about W-rap on their website please click HERE.

From September 2018, Re-Instate are running an Early Intervention project to compliment the successful Employment Service. The aim is simple, to offer people employment support at the appropriate time before a problem becomes a crisis! For more information, click HERE.