The Woodfuel Centre day service provides opportunities for people with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities to gain training and employability skills in a working factory environment.
The Woodfuel Centre produces sustainable wood products, such as logs and kindling, for residential and commercial heating.
Working alongside our trained staff, service users have the opportunity to learn about and get involved in all stages of the woodfuel production process in a sociable and supportive environment that replicates as closely as possible, a real workplace setting.
I work hard at The Woodfuel Centre but I enjoy being here, and I’m learning new things all the time.
I like coming to The Woodfuel Centre because I get on well with the staff and clients and I get to meet new people every day. I feel safe and well cared for and staff help me learn new skills every day.
I like coming to work here and get along with the clients and the staff.
I like coming to Blyth Star. It helps my mental health and I’ve made new friends. I feel like I belong here, I feel safe and can tell staff my feelings. I have benefitted from coming to The Woodfuel Centre because I feel more confident and have passed my forklift driving test.
I like coming because I’m never bored and I get on with people. I feel safe.
I like attending The Woodfuel Centre because I enjoy the social aspect. I enjoy being busy which improves my mental health. I also enjoy the work that we do here because I’ve never done this kind of role before.”
The Woodfuel Centre is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) which operates as part of the day service and work training programme run by Blyth Star Enterprises. We work with adults over the age of 18 with enduring mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
Individuals who want to attend the day service at The Woodfuel Centre must have a referral from a Social Worker, Care Manager, the Mental Health Integrated Care Team or another health and social care professional.
If you or a loved one would like to attend The Woodfuel Centre but are unsure about your eligibility, please get in touch to discuss your needs with a member of the day services team. You don’t need to have had any previous experience or training to attend, but an interest in manufacturing and a willingness to learn is helpful.
You can find lots of useful information about our Living Support and Day Services on our website, you can also click on the links below to download our service brochures.
Blyth Star supports individuals with a range of moderate to complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. The services we provide are highly tailored to our service users’ level of need and support packages are always developed in partnership with individuals, care givers and other health and social care professionals.
Unfortunately, no. Individuals who want to attend one of Blyth Star’s Day Services or access Living Support must have a completed CSP1 Needs Assessment and a referral from a Social Worker, Care Manager or other health and social care professional.
If you don’t have a social worker or care manager, you can request a CSP1 Needs Assessment from Northumberland County Council by calling 01670 536400 or emailing onecall@northumberland.gov.uk.
Blyth Star Enterprises Day Services and Living Support services are usually funded by the local authority if you have been referred to us through adult social care services.
Individuals who hold a personal welfare budget can self-fund for our services, if this applies to you, please get in touch for further information.
As our name suggests, Blyth Star Enterprises is based in Blyth, Northumberland.
In Blyth, you will find our registered head office as well as our Living Support accommodation and The Steamboat Day Service, however we also have satellite sites at Stakeford Nurseries in Stakeford (Choppington) and The Woodfuel Centre in West Sleekburn.
Yes. Blyth Star operates its own mini bus service for service users who attend The Woodfuel Centre and Stakeford Nurseries.
Absolutely! If you would like to visit any of our services, please contact the relevant department to make an appointment using the details on our contact page.
