Chopsticks
North Yorkshire
A friendly, supportive place where adults with learning disabilities build confidence, routine and practical skills through meaningful, hands-on work.
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We are
Chopsticks
Chopsticks is a small, community-focused organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities through meaningful, hands-on work.
Our members spend their days making kindling from donated timber, creating wooden gifts, tending local gardens, helping neighbours and learning new skills that build confidence and independence.
It’s a warm, steady place where people feel welcomed and encouraged. Progress happens one day at a time, and every achievement, big or small, is noticed and celebrated.
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Our Values
These values shape daily life at Chopsticks and guide how we support our members.
Values
Inclusion
Everyone is welcomed and given the support they need to grow at their own pace. Every person matters.
Sustainability
We use what we have wisely. Donated timber and community support become useful, meaningful products.
Purpose
Work here has real value. Every task helps someone build routine, confidence and everyday skills that make a difference in their lives.
What We Do
Our work is hands-on, practical and built around giving adults with learning disabilities the chance to learn, grow and take pride in what they do.
Workshop
The heart of Chopsticks. Members turn donated timber into kindling while building practical skills, confidence and routine in a safe, friendly environment.
Community Outreach
Person-led support across North Yorkshire. We help adults stay connected, independent and confident with everyday life, supported by a small, trusted team.
Garden Care
Members work alongside staff to mow lawns, trim hedges and keep local gardens looking their best. It’s practical outdoor work that builds skills, strength and pride.
Employability Skills
Gentle, supported steps towards work. Members learn routines, build experience and explore opportunities in a way that feels comfortable and safe.
ChopShed
A creative woodwork and upcycling workshop where members transform donated timber into furniture, home décor and personalised gifts. It’s a space that builds skills, confidence and independence through hands-on craftsmanship.
Laser Cutting Room
A supportive, creative space where members design and make personalised gifts using modern cutting technology, learning digital design alongside practical making.
Our Members
Our members are at the centre of everything we do. Their achievements, confidence and personalities shape the heart of Chopsticks – from fixing equipment together to celebrating a job finished well.
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![Smiling elderly man with glasses and gray hair holding a cookie with frosting in a bright room.]()
Cyril
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![A woman wearing hearing protection, gloves, and a red vest is laughing and holding small pieces of wood at a woodworking station in a busy indoor setting.]()
Ella
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![Man smiling and giving a thumbs-up inside a vintage auto museum with classic cars and a large window in the background.]()
Josh
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![A smiling man giving a thumbs-up in a community room with other people in the background.]()
Gary
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![man wearing a blue hoodie holding pile of wood]()
Dan
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![A young man with glasses, wearing a teal polo shirt and blue gloves, smiling and standing in industrial workspace with wooden blocks, a machine labeled 'Matrix', and stacked wooden planks in the background.]()
Joshua
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![A young lady wearing a pink jacket sorting timber on a bench]()
Niamh
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![Young man with glasses and headphones holding a piece of wood on his shoulder in a warehouse or lumber yard.]()
Simon
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![An elderly woman with gray hair sitting in a motorized wheelchair in a hardware store aisle.]()
Kath
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![A man standing outdoors in front of a red car, with a parking lot and industrial building in the background. He is wearing glasses, a beige hoodie, and dark pants, smiling with his hands behind his back.]()
James
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![A young man painting lengths of timber with green paint]()
Joel
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![An older man, wearing black trousers and a black jacket mowing grass]()
Anthony
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![Man using fire hose ,helped by fireman at a fun day]()
Carl
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![A young man in a wheelchair pressing a button on an industrial saw]()
Chris
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![Young man in a garden smiling]()
Matthew
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![Young man de-nailing wood]()
Edward
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![Man sanding furniture with an electric sander]()
Lewis
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![Happy lady being supported by staff to put her gloves on stood in front of a pile of kindling]()
Rachael
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![Man wearing a red t-shirt, sat on a pile of plastic bags full of kindling]()
Anthony
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![Man wearing woolly hat with kindling poking out the top]()
Barry
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![Man in a green sweatshirt, smiling, standing next to a fire engine]()
Charles
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![Man sorting timber offcuts in a metal cage]()
Robert
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![Young man in a blue sweatshirt smiling whilst working in a workshop packing kindling]()
Kieran
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![Man on green sweatshirt painting blocks of wood]()
Andrew
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![Young lady with friends smiling]()
Isla
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![Young man sat in a van wearing a blue safety hat and a green jacket]()
Ryan
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![Man wearing a green t-shirt, collecting wood on the end of a saw bench]()
John
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![Young man using drill driver to screw a bracket to the wall]()
Dominic
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![man with a grey/black hoodie, holding a rake]()
Tom
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![Man in a green t-shirt painting timber]()
Miles
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![A man in a fluorescent coat outside in the snow with his thumbs up]()
David
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![A man in a fluorescent jacket working on a kindling machine]()
Archie
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![Young lady in a green sweatshirt sanding a piece of wood]()
Ellen
Life at Chopsticks
A glimpse into the everyday moments that make our community special — learning new skills, helping others, working together and celebrating achievements along the way.
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![A man smiling and holding a wooden sign that says "Gary's Room" with an illustration of a character in a martial arts stance, in a workshop or storage room.]()
Pride in Every Product
Whether it’s kindling or handcrafted furniture, every item made in our workshop reflects new skills learned and teamwork in action.
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![Two men in orange safety jackets working on a sidewalk garden, one using a tool to clear debris while the other holds a branch, in front of a brick house on a rainy day.]()
Growing Skills Outdoors
Working in local gardens builds confidence, independence and strength — while helping older and vulnerable residents feel supported.
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![A man in a polo shirt, face mask, glasses, and a smartwatch is sanding a wooden piece with a hand sander in a workshop.]()
Creativity in the ChopShed
Upcycling donated materials into bespoke furniture gives members a sense of craftsmanship, responsibility and achievement.
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![A man with a teal shirt working on a wooden puzzle labeled "Nights & Crosses" at a table, with another person nearby, in a room with a wheelchair and a refrigerator.]()
Learning with Technology
In our laser room, members gain confidence using professional tools — designing and creating personalised items that are proudly sold in our shop.
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![Group of eight people standing outdoors in front of a brick wall, with six empty wooden planters in front of them. They are smiling and dressed casually. There is a large display screen on the brick wall behind them showing an advertisement or message.]()
Confidence in the Community
Taking part in local projects helps members feel valued, included and proud of what they can achieve together.
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![A man in a teal sweatshirt standing in a supermarket aisle with a shopping cart full of Coca-Cola and Pepsi cans.]()
Everyday Independence
Members build everyday life skills — shopping, planning and helping others — growing confidence both inside and outside the workshop.
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Celebrating Together
From community events to fundraisers, members love being involved, sharing achievements and celebrating success as a team.
Production
Chopsticks
Shop
Our members help create a wide range of handmade kindling, wooden gifts and personalised items. Every purchase supports the work we do and the opportunities we offer.
Why It Matters
Every day at Chopsticks brings something to be proud of — a new skill learned, a challenge faced, a routine forming, a laugh shared or a moment of independence gained.
These small steps build confidence and show what meaningful, supported work can do.
Confidence
Supportive routines help people grow, feel valued and believe in themselves.
Skills
Members learn practical, real-world skills through hands-on activities.
Impact
Every contribution helps Chopsticks make a positive difference across North Yorkshire.
Friendships
Shared work builds strong connections, teamwork and a sense of belonging.
Support Us
If you’d like to help, there are simple ways to support our members and their work.
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Donate
Your support funds tools, materials and activities that help our members learn and grow.
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Volunteer
Share your time or skills and be part of someone’s journey.
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Fundraise
From bake sales to sponsored walks, your efforts help keep Chopsticks thriving.
Our Trusted Partners
We’re grateful for the local organisations, businesses and supporters who help us create opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.
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