Paperworks

Thank you Forkway Ltd for providing us with our forklift and your generous donation!

Have a read of our article on our LinkedIn account or our blog post on our website www.paperworks.org.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-generosity-partnerships-keep-paperworks-moving-paperworks-north-fy7le

How Generosity and Partnerships Keep Paperworks Moving At Paperworks, managing daily deliveries and collections at our Seacroft site is crucial to keeping our operations running smoothly. For nearly a decade, we relied on a donated forklift to help load and unload deliveries.

Sometimes we only see a small part of someone’s story

When we pause and widen the lens, we start to see strengths, abilities and quiet talents that may have been overlooked.

There is more to every person than meets the eye.

One of our clients requested us to send 670 valentines cards in one day! Our trainees took on the challenge and completed it no problem.

It might seem like a simple task…but folding a card, putting it in an envelope, sealing it, adding an address label and a stamp builds so many important skills.

Through this one activity, our trainees developed:

Fine motor skills- folding along a line, sliding into the envelope and pressing the seal down all strengthen finger control and hand-eye coordination.

Sequencing- they learn the correct order. Missing a step shows why order matters.

Attention to detail – lining up edges to make sure the envelope closes properly and placing the stamp in the correct corner requires care and precision.

Organisation- gathering the cards, envelope, sticker and stamp encourages planning and preparation.
Responsibility- understanding that an individual is relying on them to send it correctly.

Responsibility- understanding that an individual is relying on them to send it correctly.

Sometimes the simplest practical activities are doing the most behind the scenes.

There's something powerful about kit building. You start with parts...and finish with skills.

Patience
Critical thinking
Team work
Creativity
Resilience
Fine motor skills
Confidence
One build at a time!

Monday Motivation 💪

Teamwork edition

You don't have to carry the whole load alone, and you're not supposed to.
A strong team turns effort into impact, ideas into action, and Mondays into momentum

When people trust each other, share the grind, and pull in the same direction, hard work feels lighter and wins feel bigger. Show up, support each other, speak up, and do your part. Even the small pieces matter more than you think.

LET'S GO GET IT!

Guess who just landed… SANTA!
And he didn’t come empty-handed he’s brought a sack full of festive surprises!

Our talented trainees have been busy working away in Santa’s workshop, crafting their very own handmade Advent calendar. Each pocket has been carefully designed, decorated, and packed with love.

Now the big question is… what magical treat is waiting behind each door?
Will it be a sweet surprise? A tiny Christmas craft? Or maybe a little message of holiday cheer?

Like, share, and tell us… What would YOU hope to find in an advent calendar?