About us
2econd Chance was founded by family friends Nigel Canin and Adam Goodman.
Adam has a congenital hand difference and some learning differences which meant he struggled to find work despite being very willing and more than capable of working.
It was clear to Adam and to Nigel that people with disabilities and additional needs wanted something purposeful to do but had few opportunities available to them.
Too often they were isolated at home and left out of work, training and community life. We believed that with the right support, people could learn useful skills, build confidence and feel valued.
And so 2econd Chance was born.
We began as a computer recyling charity but have evolved into an employment support charity offering workplace experience and training programmes in refurbishing unwanted IT hardware or picture framing.
We work with adults not in education, employment or training (NEET) and young people aged 16-25 with an Education Health Care Plan who have been long-term excluded from the workplace.
Many people who train with us have physical disabilities, learning differences or social, emotional and mental health needs.
When they come to us trainees are carefully supported throughout their placement with us whether that be IT refurbishment or picture framing - whichever course interests them the most. Or they are welcome to try both.
Whichever course they choose, they get hands-on experience and the chance to learn new skills as a way of preparing them for the workplace.
Through their time with us, many trainees report enjoying having somewhere regular to come each week where they are seen, valued and taught new skills. This in turn gives them increased self belief and a greater preparedness and confidence to apply for jobs and enter the world of work.
