Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise (CARE) provides community mental health, mindfulness and wellbeing support, and vocational skills training and development for vulnerable young adults (18+) and older adults of all ages, abilities and needs.

CARE is based in a peaceful, countryside farm setting in Penkridge where everyone is made welcome, respected, and supported as individuals. Our positive, therapeutic activities and individual support helps build self-confidence, self-esteem, social skills and encourages sharing with others who may have similar needs.

Who can use our service?

CARE support is aimed specifically for those with physical disabilities, excluded pupils or emotional and mental health needs. 

Age range/key stages covered:

CARE currently supports children and young people aged 8 – 24 years and adults aged 25 – 80 years.

Areas served:

CARE is happy to receive referrals from across Staffordshire and South Staffs.

Are there any costs?

Some provision is fully funded, other support will require individual funding – please contact Carol Parkes, Director to discuss opportunities available.

How to refer

Please contact Carol Parkes, Director regarding referral and to receive a copy of our referral form.

What happens when I become an adult?

CARE is happy to support transition arrangements, portfolio of work for future employers, placement of students within further educational provision e.g. college; skills training centres; apprenticeships and volunteering.

CARE offers some volunteering opportunities – please contact Carol Parkes to discuss.

How do I find out more? 

Carol Parkes, Director, Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise CIC

Telephone: 07772 273033

Website:  www.chaseaquaruralenterprise.com

Email:  info@chaseaquaruralenterprise.com

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 We are on Staffordshire County Council's list of alternative providers for part time alternative provision and complementary provision.