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Company description
The Roebuck Centre is part of Autism Sussex.org.uk. We are an emerging Enterprise Centre supporting adults with High Functioning Autism and Aspergers syndrome to develop work skills, take ownership and partake in meaningful fulfilling activity.
1.bE- berks Emporium-a jam and chutney making business
2.GO-Glazed Over-useable ceramic goods including plates, dishes, bowls and terracotta tiles.
3.ME-Metallic Engineers-Jewellery made in bronze, silver and copper.
4.UP-Unique Perspectives-Graphics and Animation.
5.SO-Special Operations-Sewn goods-clothes-fabric and knitted goods.
The aim of Roebuck Enterprises is to develop and build sustainable businesses in order to provide work skills and future employment for adults with Autism whilst reducing the need for public funding.
Track record
The ceramics Enterprise (GO) has doubled sales in the last year having developed a new range of pottery with local Ceramic Artist Judith Rowe.
The berks Emporium was set up in 2013 by 6 adults with Autism and now involves over 20 people with Autism who produce a range of high quality Jams, chutneys and pickles in a professional kitchen. We now also make cakes and biscuits for 2 local Cafes and have raised funds to build a second kitchen within our Centre.
The Graphics and animation group have built the Roebuck Enterprises website and now have two commissions for website design in the pipeline.
Both SO and ME are in the first year of development.
Social mission
Social purpose
Roebuck Enterprises seeks to provide a model of excellence supporting adults with Autism and Aspergers to reach their potential and to be the driving force of business development. We aim to tackle the isolation commonly associated with high functioning autism and provide relevant and meaningful pathways for people to progress whilst being part of a dynamic whole. The emphasis lies in being genuinely service user led whilst raising the bar of what can be produced within a 'day service'. For many people who have been living in isolation for years this Autism friendly environment can be the first step back into accessing the local community and realising hidden potential. Roebuck Enterprises encourages a proactive approach towards work skills and social integration.