About Watford Workshop
Our VISION
That every adult with a disability will be given the dignity of employment.
Our MISSION
Empowering adults with disabilities by providing opportunities to work, learn and flourish.
Our VISION – That every adult with a disability will be given the dignity of employment.
Our MISSION – Empowering adults with disabilities by providing opportunities to work, learn and flourish.
Watford Workshop is no ordinary workplace
We have been providing employment, work experience, independent life skills and vocational training since 1964. We do this through running a commercially successful packing and light assembly business run by and for disabled people. However, we are also a registered charity.
Our workshop provides opportunities to develop new skills, gain work experience and paid employment. As importantly, our business provides a welcoming community where everyone’s contribution is valued, potential is nurtured, and friendships are made.
We know that we do things differently – and we know that makes a difference to peoples lives.
Disability in the UK
There are almost 10 million disabled people of working age in the UK - that's approximately 1 in 4 employees and a lot of potential talent!
53.7% of disabled people are employed compared to 82.7% for people who are not disabled. We think this needs to change and at Watford Workshop over 90% of our team are disabled people!
Disabled people bring talents, skills and abilities to the workplace that are of benefit to everyone. In fact, creating a diverse working environment will improve morale and is good for business!
Our People
Over 70 people come to Watford Workshop every week, joining together to make an incredible and diverse team. We are a fully inclusive workplace – everyone works together and supports each other to get the job done. There are no barriers to joining Watford Workshop – just new opportunitites to explore.
We offer numerous vocational training opportunities - from food safety, to learning how to drive a forklift truck. Everyone is supported to achieve their potential and career goals - even when that means leaving us to move on to something new!
Independent living skills are essential for having a successful working life and we provide training to help people learn anything they need, from budgeting, to cooking a meal, to getting the laundry done!
For further information, see our Training & Development section.
Opening times
Mon - Thurs / 8.30am - 4pm
Fri / 8.30am - 1pm
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Watford Sheltered Workshop Ltd
Registered Charity Number: 229947
Company Registration No.: 0753764
VAT No.: GB197347813
Registered address: Century Retail Park, Dalton Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2SF.
