You can buy pre loved furniture and more at The Furniture Warehouse -and of course donate suitable items. We also have an in house team who upcycle and transform a variety of household items (upholstery etc). It’s all down to the partnership we have with South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) to provide bulky waste collection services of large household items such as electrical goods and furniture. If possible, these items are repaired and offered for sale at our site on the north side of Kendal at Mintsfeet Industrial Estate. Come on down and have a look.

Contact us for all your property & general maintenance needs – no job too small!  We operate across the South Lakes, North Lancashire & the Eden Valley. Through our tasks Community Works provides a supported vocational environment for people with learning disabilities. Our learners work towards a ‘preparation for life and work’ entry-level certificate.

STOP PRESS: On 8 July 2020 the Hub Cafe re-opened Weds-Sat 1000-1500 (some changes to reflect social distancing) The food delivery service ends on 31 July (for now) E:enquiries@oakleatrust.co.uk (0830-2200 7 days)

The Appleby Hub is a thriving community centre in historic Appleby-in-Westmorland. Inside it offers a tasty wholefood cafe with an ever changing menu, rooms for hire, live events & music and a range of classes that cover a wide array of hobbies & interests. We have recently begun to offer day opportunities for people with learning disabilities working in the Hub Cafe which is at the heart of this former Methodist Chapel.

“The Eden Workshop” is the latest member of the R2W family – based at The Appleby Hub. It offers quality workshops as well as drop in crafts, developing craft kits to sell, and some Foodie Workshops and much more. We find the best tutors and invite them to share their skills. Our workshops are small & informal thus offering plenty of opportunity to interact with each other & the tutor.

Our Employment Team have a proven track record in helping individuals across Cumbria achieve ways into training or work. We also work with colleges & employers. We can also provide advice on keeping people in work & support with government initiatives to encourage people back to work. Basically we can support anyone disadvantaged in the labour market. If this sounds like something for you or someone you know – get in touch.