At Burton Street, we believe that every person has potential just waiting to be unlocked. As a non-profit community organisation, our goal is to spark that inner light within each individual through inspiring arts, empowering activities, and inclusive community.
We create transformative experiences for adults and children with disabilities by meeting each person where they are. Our sessions are thoughtfully designed to build creativity, self-expression, self-confidence, and communication skills. We celebrate each small step, laugh, and creative breakthrough as an achievement worthy of praise. Because at Burton Street, we don’t just see disability – we see possibility.
Join us on a journey of growth and belonging. Let your inner voice sing, your hands create, and your spirit soar. Here, you are seen for the masterpiece you are, limitless potential and all. Our community is ready to welcome you with open arms. Unlock your potential with Burton Street today!
Building Blocks: What Drives Us
At Burton Street, the building blocks of our sessions are centered around meeting the core needs of our participants through creativity, self-expression, self-confidence, and communication. All Our sessions are built with these core beliefs in mind…
Creativity
Encouraging creativity throughout all our sessions enables our clients to communicate with us in a variety of ways. Helping everyone to express themselves in a healthy and positive way.
Self-Expression: Every Voice Matters
We believe every voice deserves to be heard. Our sessions provide a safe, judgement-free space for participants to express themselves freely through art, writing, music, movement, or any medium that allows their unique voices to shine through. Whether non-verbal or verbal, the goal is to remove barriers to self-expression.
Self-Confidence: Small Victories Count Big
By focusing on individual’s strengths and celebrating small wins, our facilitators build confidence through positive reinforcement. Recognizing both tiny triumphs and monumental milestones helps reinforce every participant’s self-worth.
Communication: It’s More Than Words
At Burton Street, communication encompasses more than verbal expression. Through activities tailored to individual needs and abilities, we enable participants to develop confidence communicating wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings through various modalities. Our priority is fostering understanding.
Our Four Pillars of Wellbeing
Inspired by the NHS 5 Ways to Wellbeing, our sessions revolve around four pillars, each contributing to the overall well-being of our participants:
Functional: Our functional sessions focus on building confidence through mastering practical life skills. These sessions create a sense of achievement and self-reliance.
Wellbeing: Prioritizing mental and emotional health with activities that bring joy and tranquility.
Physical: Making movement a celebration of the body’s capabilities through adaptive sports, dance, and tailored activities. Physical sessions tailor activities to individual capabilities, celebrating what our bodies can do.
Social: Fostering a sense of belonging and community through group activities, outings, and collaborative projects. Social sessions focus on togetherness, belonging, and sharing life’s journey.
Functional Sessions: Nurturing Practical Skills through Cooking and Gardening
At Burton Street, our functional sessions aim to cultivate practical life skills that foster independence and self-confidence. Cooking and gardening activities provide engaging ways for participants to gain hands-on experience with essential daily tasks.
Our adaptive cooking classes allow participants to gain skills in food preparation, following recipes, using kitchen tools safely, and collaborating with others. Classes are tailored to ability levels, with assistants available as needed. We focus on simple, healthy recipes that teach cooking techniques and kitchen safety. The highlight is enjoying a fresh meal together made by the participants themselves!
Our gardening program nurtures skills from seed to harvest. Participants engage in planting, weeding, composting, harvesting, and more based on their interests and capabilities. Being outside and getting hands dirty provides sensory stimulation and satisfaction in growing food from scratch. Produce from our gardens is used in cooking classes or donated to local food banks.
At the heart of our functional sessions is building confidence through practical accomplishments that enhance independence. Participants beam with pride serving food they cooked from scratch or gifting freshly harvested vegetables to loved ones. We celebrate the joy of creation, collaboration, and skills that unlock meaningful contributions to daily life.
Wellbeing Sessions: Creative Pathways to Emotional Health
Our wellbeing sessions provide a therapeutic space for self-expression, harnessing the transformative power of art, relaxation and self care to promote emotional health and inner tranquility.
Participants engage in a variety of art therapy activities, such as painting, gardening, and yoga. Our caring facilitators offer gentle guidance, encouraging creative exploration. It’s about the process, not the outcome.
Art therapy, for example, provides a means of expression without the need for words. Images, shapes, colors, textures – they all become an extension of the self. This helps bypass limitations for those who struggle with verbal communication.
Our wellbeing groups tap into playfulness and possibility, and participants walk away with an underlying sense of empowerment and inner calm. Anxiety dissolves, negative thoughts untangle, and self-confidence grows. Smiles widen, shoulders relax, and breaths come easier. That is the transformative magic of our wellbeing sessions.
Physical Sessions: Awakening through Movement
At Burton Street, we believe movement is integral for overall wellbeing. Sessions are designed to celebrate and strengthen physical health while fostering connection. We provide modifications and accommodate all levels of mobility.
Some examples of our physical offerings:
- Dance Your Socks Off: Disco meets karaoke in a high energy and vibrant environment. We play upbeat playlists across genres and encourage free expression. It’s exercise meets celebration!
- Yoga: where the transformative power of yoga meets the calming embrace of an inclusive environment. Our experienced instructor tailors each class to accommodate diverse abilities, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and supported.
- Nature Walks: Exploring trails and parks together combines social interaction, fresh air, and sensory experiences. Being immersed in nature is restorative.
Our physical sessions aim to evoke capability over disability. Most importantly, we want each participant to unlock the joy within their own body.
Join the Burton Street Community
At Burton Street, we celebrate not just the outcomes but the journey itself. Every brushstroke, every shared laugh, and every step taken is a triumph. Our community is not just a provider of sessions; we are curators of experiences that nurture the spirit and unlock the boundless potential within each individual.
Come be a part of the Burton Street community, where creativity flourishes, and every session is a canvas waiting to be filled with the vibrant colors of self-expression and growth. Together, let’s embark on a journey of possibility, where every participant is not just seen but celebrated for the unique masterpiece they are.
Welcome to Burton Street – where everyone has a part to play!