New Social Enterprise

Having supported apprenticeships and entrepreneurship in the Highland Perthshire region for a number of years, the Foundation supported the launch of the Workshop social enterprise in Aberfeldy.

The Workshop Aberfeldy is passionate about helping people develop confidence and learn craft and design skills, gaining the knowledge and experience they need to succeed in employment.  They are a community-based social enterprise offering training and work experience in manufacturing and business management. They teach traditional wood- and metal-working techniques as well as high-tech skills in laser-cutting and CNC routing, alongside the opportunity to learn basic workplace skills.  The Workshop Aberfeldy is open to all, but has a particular focus on supporting local young people under 25 or those facing additional barriers to employment. Income is generated by selling products made during training or undertaking commissions.

To find out more about The Aberfeldy Community Workshop please visit their website.

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An image of a young male with protective eye glasses and earphones working for the Aberfeldy Community Workshop a charity supported by the Ellis Campbell Foundation, helping disadvantaged young people in Hampshire, London and Perthshire
An image of a young male using a laser cutter working for the Aberfeldy Community Workshop a charity supported by the Ellis Campbell Foundation, helping disadvantaged young people in Hampshire, London and Perthshire
An image of a young male with teacher working for the Aberfeldy Community Workshop a charity supported by the Ellis Campbell Foundation, helping disadvantaged young people in Hampshire, London and Perthshire
An image of a young male with teacher both with protective eye glasses and earphones working for the Aberfeldy Community Workshop a charity supported by the Ellis Campbell Foundation, helping disadvantaged young people in Hampshire, London and Perthshire

Future Funding

Having supported a broad range of inspiring and transformational projects over the Foundation’s 30 year history, the Trustees decided to embark upon a strategic review to ensure our grants were having the greatest impact. In 2020 we completed an intensive eight month programme led by Ten Years’ Time and we’re thrilled to be focussing all our efforts now on building Youth Power and Leadership with some fantastic partners.

An image of a group of photos in a line representing various grants by the Ellis Campbell Foundation helping disadvantaged young people in Hampshire, London and Perthshire