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Beliefs & Values

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All the work of this charity is freely available to everyone, regardless of their beliefs or any other differences. We do not have an expectation that people will engage with any faith-related activities.

What we believe

Our approach is founded on the following beliefs:

  • We believe that everyone is created with value and purpose, and everyone can create things with value and purpose.
  • We want to share a radical vision of people turning their lives around and starting to contribute to society rather than taking from others.
  • We believe that every person has a role to play and there is a value in our differences. We have found that we live better when we work together.
  • We want to reach out to people with an empathetic and compassionate approach, like Jesus did. We believe Jesus came down to our level, lived a life like ours and took on our struggles and pain.
  • We are unconditionally loved and so we love others unconditionally.
  • We believe that we have been shown unlimited compassion and forgiveness. We therefore seek to give everybody the opportunity to have a fresh start.

Our values

Our beliefs inform our 4 key values which are essential to our approach:

  • Creativity

    Everyone can make something to be proud of

  • Empathy

    We will walk through challenges together, shoulder to shoulder

  • Empowerment

    Everyone can learn to take back control in their lives

  • Community

    We accept people just as they are, and we support each other

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Testimonials

I work as a prolific offender coordinator within police and my role is to reduce re-offending, I work with offenders who have been within court and prison system for numerous years.

Handcrafted has been instrumental in providing training, skills and support to help these most chaotic offenders in the local community. To a lot of people going to work each day would be a normal part of life. The majority of the prolific offenders within the offender management unit have very little or in some cases no work experience.

Handcrafted have provided the opportunity to build their confidence, self-belief, working with others and learning a trade. They get a huge sense of achievement working on various projects within Handcrafted. The staff are always very supportive and Handcrafted has become a valuable partner agency.

Simon H, Durham Constabulary