Jacki

Changing Perceptions is the most amazing place to work. It’s busy, it’s bustling and it’s fun. I love sitting at the table with the people we support, sanding, sawing and painting as we chat and exchange banter. I love watching the people we support gets so much out of creating wonderful things that people want to buy!
The team I work with are fantastic, we have lots of fabulous volunteers. Everyone is extremely talented and creative, and every member of the team has something unique to ‘bring to the table.’

As well as being lots of fun for the people we support, the ‘hands on’ sessions at Changing Perceptions helps to improve/maintain fine motor skills, empowers people to make decisions about the product they are making, and offers great opportunities for social interaction. We love being at the heart of the Godalming community!

If you’ve not yet paid a us a visit I urge you to pop into Changing Perceptions and enjoy a delicious slice of home-made cake with a hot drink before joining us in the workshop to have a leisurely browse and meet the lovely people we support.

Jacki Wardle
Social Enterprise Manager

Lisa L.

Café Manager

Lisa L.

Simon

I started as a volunteer at Changing Perceptions and instantly loved it. I helped with the set up and preparation of the new enterprise before we opened up. I then started helping out in sessions. As a carpenter and former builder my knowledge of tools and experience of working on a variety of projects proved useful. I’m confident with tools myself and so helping the people we support to use them with confidence is second nature to me. The great thing about working here for me is that its reciprocal; the people I support benefit me as much as I benefit them.

My work satisfaction is immense, and it means so much to me. I am also very proud that our work here is played out on such an open stage as part of the community.

Simon (Carpenter)