the restore trust
Bristol
A fair society where socially excluded people are supported to obtain skills,
qualifications and employment to build sustainable, independent lives
contributing positively to society History: At its foundation, The Restore Trust
was set up in 2009 by the current CEO Suzanne Thompson and SMT board of Avon &
Somerset Probation Trust, in conjunction with the National Offender Management
Service. The organisation was registered as an independent VCSE in 2010 and is
managed by an excellent board of trustees. Whilst the organisation retains a
specialism in working with people with complex needs and criminal convictions,
it can work with anyone in the community who is experiencing barriers in
accessing training and employment. Many of our clients have complex needs in
relation to homelessness, mental health problems, drug/alcohol dependency and
offending behaviour. We pride ourselves on our non-judgemental, person-centred
approach in our work with clients that builds their confidence, motivation and
helps to inspire change in their lives. Mission/Values: Our mission is to work
collaboratively with different organisations to promote equality of opportunity,
strengthen the sector by access to high quality services to enable people to
reach their full potential by gaining the skills, confidence, qualifications and
employment suited to their needs and aspirations, ultimately contributing
positively to society and the local economy. This mission aligns with our core
values of working in a non-judgemental and person-centred way to build
constructive and supportive working relationships with our clients to help them
progress and achieve the goals they have identified. We offer a relaxed,
informal environment and with additional wrap around support when required,
including provision of free refreshments and snacks to support clients learning
on-site. A key part of our success comes from our partnerships, and we pride
ourselves on having an excellent staff team with backgrounds in Criminal
Justice, Welfare, and Community work with disadvantaged young people and adults.
The superb quality of our board members also brings an additional wealth of
expertise and experience to our organisation. Looking to partner and support
other organisations A key part of our success at The Restore Trust comes from
our formal and informal partnerships with a range of statutory, private and
voluntary organisations. We recognise the need to work collaboratively to
achieve mutual positive outcomes for our clients and to work in ways in which
organisations can mutually benefit from partnership support. We welcome dialogue
around how we can work with other organisations to strengthen the sector, and
continue to expand access to a range of services for our clients to support
their journey towards employment.
