EST.
2000
BOLSOVER WOODLANDS
ENTERPRISE
Protecting Derbyshire's woodlands, empowering people, and creating greener, stronger communities for the future.
ABOUT US
We are a social enterprise creating meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities through woodland conservation in Derbyshire.
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do, building confidence, developing practical skills and making a real difference to their communities.
Together, we protect and manage woodlands so they can be enjoyed by people and wildlife for generations to come.
Our organisation is guided by a volunteer board made up of team members, staff, parents, carers and local councillors, ensuring the people we support remain at the centre of every decision.
HISTORY
Established by Derbyshire County Council in 2000, Bolsover Woodlands Enterprise has grown from managing public woodland sites to delivering woodland and green space management for landowners all across Derbyshire.
Today, we work with organisations including the National Trust, parish councils and wildlife trusts.
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Based at Bolsover Business Park, our team includes 30 adults with learning disabilities, supported by five staff members. We use specialist equipment, including a portable sawmill and heavy-duty wood chipper, to deliver high-quality environmental services.
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OUR VISION
We aim to offer people with learning disabilities exciting opportunities to develop new skills and to be part of a thriving professional enterprise, which makes a positive contribution to the management and conservation of woodlands and countryside.
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OUR OBJECTIVES
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To create a unique enterprise that provides a stimulating working and training experience for people with learning disabilities.
To provide land management services and to manufacture and sell products arising from this service.
To create opportunities to reward team members for meaningful activity.
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TESTIMONIAL
“Staff and team members are all friendly and helpful. They make my family member feel like part of a team and he has more self respect and pride in having work to do”
OUR SUPPORTERS
In 2007 we became a limited company but we aren’t a business that aims to make profit in the traditional sense. The money we generate from our work, and selling furniture and logs, is recycled back into the enterprise to support our team members and manage woodland sites.
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We are supported by many local and national bodies,
to whom we are very grateful.
Grassmoor, Hasland and Winsick Parish Council
Duke of Portland's Charitable Trust
Pilsley
Parish Council
Calow
Parish Council
May Hearnshaw
Charitable Trust
PARISH COUNCIL
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