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Work with your hands, heal your mind

Journey toward healing and empowerment.

Turning Corners is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to fostering positive mental health. Join us in our workshop to rediscover purpose, build confidence, and pave the way back to work after a mental health setback, brain injury or serious bout of depression.

Together, let's craft a brighter future.

Who we help.

Turning Corners extends a helping hand to anyone within the Hull, East Yorkshire region recovering from mental health setback, brain injury or serious bout of depression.

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Three male attendees chatting whilst taking a well earned tea break.

What we offer.

A relaxed and supportive wood workshop, where attendees can learn new skills, make new friends and be the part of something again. Our workshop can help attendees rediscover purpose, build confidence and pave the way back to work after a mental health setback, brain injury or depression. Above all, attendees can discover a space where they can truly be themselves again.

Rick Brooks and a few attendees chatting and working a way in the workshop.

Our location.

We’re located within the grounds of the Active+ Sports and Entertainment Venue on Harpings Road in Hull, East Yorkshire.

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Two attendees chatting to each other about wood work in the main workshop at Turning Corners.

Our facilities.

Our Hull based workshop accommodates over ten individuals, featuring saw rooms, storage containers and a factory shop open to the public. With a small allotment and a welcoming canteen providing refreshments, the site fosters a productive and friendly environment.

Unique not-for-profit creations

Transforming lives and the planet with each purchase.

Every time you buy one of our attendee-created products, you're doing more than acquiring a unique item; you're directly helped our attendees' on their road to recovery. Moreover, you're making a significant impact on the environment by repurposing materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Each purchase is a powerful step towards both social sustainability and a greener planet.