Support
One of the unique benefits of The Wren Bakery is that we continue to mentor and support our women for up to two years in recognition of the many challenges and the occasional setbacks they will inevitably face going forward.
This incredible programme of training and support is made possible through the generous grants and donations of both individuals and sponsors.
We operate as a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) with our priority being the training and support of the women we work with. As a social enterprise any profit made from the sale of our products is to be invested back into the business.
The Wren Bakery will grow as more women graduate and your financial support is crucial to help us plan for the future.
Ways you can support us
A one off or monthly donation
Regular giving allows us to sustain our work and plan for the future. There are different monthly amounts to choose from and partnering with The Wren Bakery in this way will make a real difference to the women we support both now and in the future.
£10
Help with travel expenses
Will enable us to cover the trainees travel expenses each week so the women can easily get to their training.
£20
Sharing a meal together
Will cover our costs for lunch. Sharing a meal together each week allows us space to build relationships with our trainees.
£30
Our Training Base
This amount of money helps us pay for our training base for a morning or afternoon workshop.
£50
Workshops
Will pay for an afternoon workshop, supporting our trainees to be healthy and well in life and at work
£100
Barista Training
Will pay for our trainees to be trained as a barista at foundation level. Equiping them with skills to better their future .
Case Study
From one of our trainees
“It happened out of the blue. I was going home from work one day. I was in Leeds market and I knew I just had to get home. I thought I was going to pass out. I didn’t feel right. I jumped in a taxi and my anxiety calmed a little. It was a panic attack. It got to the point where I was scared to go out, in case it happened again. That triggered the agoraphobia. With staying in as much as I did, I started drinking. I’d drink alone and throughout the day. I’d wake up the following morning, feeling terrible and I’d start all over again. I became an alcoholic.
Over a number of years, I was able to detox and come out of that situation. But I was left with mental health issues. It was when I was at 5 WAYS recovery clinic that I met Clare and Emma (Founders of The Wren Bakery). I can cook but I’d never baked. I would never have thought that something like baking could lift me like it has. My family has seen such a difference in me. It’s been the best thing that’s ever, ever happened to me in my life. I feel more energised, like I have a focus. When I put pictures of things I’ve baked up on Facebook my family don’t believe I’ve made them. It’s been life-changing. I felt like I was just existing before, but now I feel like I’m living!”.
Some of our funders
Thank you
