Supporting people with learning disabilities
to lead fulfilled lives
We run a spectrum of projects that teach people with learning disabilities to learn new and practical work-based skills with an aim of finding and remaining in employment.
See staff, volunteers and trainees working together to achieve, in a safe and supportive environment.
About The Emily Jordan Foundation
The Emily Jordan Foundation (EJF) – was set up by Emily's family and friends after she died in April 2008 in New Zealand, after finishing her degree.
Emily understood the difficulties that people with disabilities face, both socially and when trying to gain employment, as she grew up with a brother with moderate learning disabilities.
For more information about how the Charity was formed and has developed see About us.
What do we do?
The Emily Jordan Foundation provides:
Work based support projects for people who are in receipt of funding, known as a Personal Budget. This is supplied by the Local Authority after an assessment. Sometimes people are funded via another provider, or they choose to self fund through their own means.
Services designed for young adults in transition and for adults with learning and physical disabilities who would like to develop their skills and to be involved in work related activity to their own ability level.
Support for people to develop, socially and emotionally, whilst learning new skills. For people with more complex needs we offer a good days opportunity to mix with their friends and learn skills, whilst for those with moderate learning disabilities we focus on skills development, to enable those that can to move forward towards work.
We also aim to support, if possible, people who are struggling to get into the workplace, but do not get the same degree of financial support from local authorities. This is one of our primary Charitable aims.
Restoring and repairing pre-loved bicycles.
A recycling and light assembly project for those with more complex needs.
Learning horticulture and business skills.
Manufacturing wooden items for garden use.
Exploring pottery, art and other crafts.
“My daughter attends 2 Services. Staff are helpful and friendly. I would recommend EJF to others and rate it 10 out of 10.”
Updates from EJF
Cycle Club
Spring has arrived and it brings Cycle Club back with it!
Running every Wednesday 4.30-5.30pm at Stourport Sports Club. Please book in for your sessions. Read more
Spring hours
Our Project Shops are now open on Saturdays 09:00 - 12:30.
If you’re looking for bikes, plants, wooden garden furniture and crafts please pop along to have a look around and shop with us.
Our projects working together.
Our Ground Maintenance team won a gardening contract last year to look after the grounds of Coomb House, Praxis Nursing Care in Kidderminster.
We were asked to make some wooden items for their garden - our Wood Works team created different style planters and a pond surround. The GM team will install and fill the beds and planters with compost for staff and patients to plant together and enjoy.
Our sister charity
The Emily Jordan Foundation Projects opened at Quarry Bank in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in summer 2021 and has had a very successful first year in operation.
We are thrilled to have successfully launched our sister charity, The Emily Jordan Foundation Projects which supports people with mild to moderate learning disabilities in Dudley.
The charity mirrors the work-focused services we have established Kidderminster and the projects have been well received in Quarry Bank and surrounding areas.