Hft Flintshire

Hft entered into a partnership with Flintshire county council at the end of 2017, to deliver and develop Day and Work opportunities for adults with a learning disability.

The service provides support to individuals with a range of needs and aspirations, and comprises of three delivery models known collectively as Day Opportunities:

• Day Services – this is a day care service based at Hwb Cyfle for individuals with multiple and profound disabilities.
• Work Opportunities – Five small business models offering supported work opportunities and skills development;
  • Abbey Metal – Metal and Iron based contract work for local companies -gates, railings, balconies, bespoke ironwork, assembly of small components, repairs for general public.
  • Castle Connections – Assembly and packing service to local companies –electrical parts components, car servicing packs; some arts and crafts and group activities.
  • Tri Ffordd – Seasonal plants, hanging baskets, garlands, Logs and firewood. Grounds Maintenance contracts, Crafts and IT Training.
  • Estuary Crafts / Crefftau – Sewing and needlework making soft furnishings –knitted items, cushion covers, quilts, throws; All items sold in Crefftau Cariad high street shop in Flint –some to customer order.
  • Rowleys Pantry and Freshfields Café – café providing eat in and take away service.
• Work Options – Job finding, coaching and support service for work placements in local businesses and organisations.