able2achieve Trust

The able2achieve Trust is a registered charity (No. 1148173) dedicated to providing opportunities, support, and real work placements for people with learning disabilities or difficulties. We empower our learners to develop essential life skills, self-confidence, and independence through structured environments, social enterprises, and community engagement.

Our Charitable Mission

To relieve the needs of people with a learning disability or difficulty, in particular but not exclusively, by providing support and services to help individuals develop essential life skills and self-confidence through learning, living, and working. This work complements our core supported living and day services.

How to Support Our Social Enterprises

Charity No.

1148173

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Social Enterprises

About the Trust

Mindful of the able2achieve company goal, the able2achieve Trust was established to further our aspirations and support our learners with even more opportunities to learn, socialise, and engage with real work placements. We provide structured environments for people with learning disabilities or difficulties, enabling learning, work placements, and supportive social enterprises. This includes sporting activities, youth and social clubs, and supporting individuals in enterprise pursuits.

Supporting learners through our comprehensive services to develop life and work skills
Providing real work placements and volunteering opportunities
Promoting social inclusion and community engagement across Somerset and Devon

Our Social Enterprises

The able2achieve Trust supports a range of social enterprises, each providing unique opportunities for our learners to gain real-world experience, develop skills, and build confidence in supportive environments. These work placements and social enterprises provide invaluable experience for our learners.

The Winking Frog Café

A vibrant community café in Yeovil, offering learners the chance to develop customer service, barista, and hospitality skills in a real work environment.

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The Silver Otter

A friendly café in Ottery St Mary, where learners gain experience in food preparation, kitchen safety, and teamwork, while serving the local community.

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able2antiquities

A unique retail environment specialising in antiques and collectibles, where learners develop retail, stock management, and customer service skills.

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Bakeable

A professional bakery where learners can develop baking, food hygiene, and product finishing skills, taking pride in their creations.

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Our Trustees

The able2achieve Trust is governed by a dedicated board of trustees who ensure our charitable aims are met and our work has the greatest possible impact.

Malcolm Gulliver

Chair of Trustees

How You Can Support Our Charity

Your support helps us provide more opportunities, resources, and experiences for people with learning disabilities or difficulties. There are many ways to get involved:

Donate

Make a one-off or regular donation to help us continue our vital work. Every contribution makes a difference.

Volunteer

Join our team of volunteers and help us deliver activities, support learners, or assist in our social enterprises.

Partner

Partner with us as a business, organisation, or community group to create more opportunities for our learners.

Start Your Journey Today

Whether you're interested in our supported living services, day provision programmes, or work preparation opportunities, we're here to help you achieve your potential. Contact us to learn more or book a trial session.

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