Workwise Testimonials

Cavern 4 sells lovely gifts, crafts, and products made by people recovering from mental or physical illnesses.

The staff are lovely and most made up of unpaid volunteers!

Since 1986 Workwise has devoted itself to those recovering from mental health issues (1-in-4 people in the UK suffer from some form of mental illness!)
it seeks to improveme people's lives through work based training, support, and guidance re work related topics (CV writing, job search, informations and guidance, etc.
although highly respected in the mental health community for its works, Workwise has yet to have the local recognition it so deserves.
That is why it gets my vote - deserved recognition!

Workwise (Suffolk) Ltd is a specialist employment service, it is a charitable organisation so is not profit focuesed. The organisation works closely with it's clients, building relationships and determining how their needs can be best met. They are compassionate and understanding and do not treat people as means to get a good outcome, they generally care about their clients, working with them on a one to one basis and providing as much support as they can. They are willing to go that step further to help people into employment and to aid in their personal development, learning and training. Everyone is treated equallyand fairly and people are made to feel welcome. Workwise try to make people feel that the services they offer are a step in the right direction and are dedicated to their clients.Before I became an employee here at Workwise, I was a client. I was treated with fairness, compassion and consideration as a client and am treated equally as well as an member of staff.

It's friendly staff, down to earth approach to work and training. The Trainees get a realistic view of a working day while gaining a new skill. They get plently of advise through workshops regarding CV, interview technics, job search etc. Their initial 12 week scheme gets trainees started but if they require further training they can stay on until they are ready to go back into the work place.

It is a wonderful charity that helps the most disadvantaged people in society get the confidence, skills and qualifcations to re-enter the employment market.

Staff are supportive and friendly.

Workwise is a forgotten community gem.

Workwise helps those in most need in society by offering training and development towards employment.

Not only do they help those with mental health problems, but have recently run programmes for the over 50s, lone parents and the long term unemployed, to help increase their chances of gaining and sustaining employment.

They operate several social enterprises and also a retail outlet in the town.

They work hard to imporve the mental health of Suffolk and deserve a shout out! And lots and lots of love!

It sells really original art and design which you just don't find anywhere else. It also ticks all the boxes as it is a CHARITY SHOP LIKE NO OTHER.
It is the retail arm social enterprise Workwise (Suffolk) Ltd. It sells original beautiful work designed and made by the trainees at Workwise; quilts, cushions, t-shirts, tote bags. It's an Aladdin's cave of goodies. Chrissy and her team have developed a strong relationship with their customers and fall over themselves to provide an individual service. It also works hard at supporting local artists and designers providing them with not only a space to sell but also to exhibit their work. Chrissy creates a supportive and inclusive relationship with customers and artist alike.
It's an inspiring place and there is no pressure to buy if all you want to is browse that's o.k. I would definitely recommend a visit.

This is a gorgeous shop with beautiful and unusual products. Great for presents or for that treat in your own home.
Fantastic!

If you have had any problems with your mental health and need some new skills give them a call what have you got to loose