1. Non-judgemental welcome to all
Promoting a positive approach to mental health,isolation and Loneliness.
Non-judgemental welcome to all
We are here to listen, support and help in the best way we can
Registered Charity no
Limited Company No

2. In the late 1990’s a research project looked into services for people with mental health problems in Ryedale.
A steering group was formed to answer the identified needs of the research
Next Steps was established in for people with mental health problems and their carers

3. Everyone can be assured of a warm welcome from Leisa and the team
Our Story
Next Steps
set up
2001
To support local people in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. We support individuals with disabilities, physical/mental health issues or those suffering from social isolation and loneliness
As a user-led organisation we encourage everyone to be involved in the planning and running of Next Steps
How we help?
Offers services to our users/volunteers through a drop-in centre in Norton and outreach groups in Kirkbymoorside and Pickering
Everyone can be assured of a warm welcome from Leisa and the team

4. Ryedale Charities Together
Next Steps is part of a collaborative of 6 local charities serving the Ryedale area in providing ongoing support, information, advice and opportunities.
Acorn Community Care Ryedale Community Transport
Helmsley Walled Garden Ryedale Special Families
Ryedale Carers Support Sight Support Ryedale

5. Working to support Communities
Our Community Cafe provides Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering?
Learn new skills (how to prepare meals and snacks)
Make new friends
Develop greater self confidence, self esteem and belief
Learn about good practice in a work environment e.g. food hygiene
Learn how to develop positive working and personal relationships
Learn about good customer service
Improve employment prospects and gain a valuable work reference.

6. How we are managed? .
A registered charity managed by a board of 12 trustees and a valuable Chairman, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Managed and led by Mental health professional Leisa Burniston with:-
Over 22 years experience in Mental Health and Social Care settings and 8 years Management Experience
Many other qualifications and training
Qualifications:
Management in Social Care Organisations (degree)
NVQ in Care
Training:
Child Protection
Assist (Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills)
CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)
Mental Health Training
(Safeguarding, Alerter, First Aid,
Lone-working and more)

7. Activities and Outreach Work
Funding Sources
Core Funding
North Yorkshire County Council CCG- Clinical Commissioning Group
Activities and Outreach Work
Ryedale Lions
Barclays Bank Plc
Wilfred Jackson Charitable Trust
Sir George Martin Trust
Pickering/Kirbymoorside/Norton town council
Lloyds
The Big Lottery Fund
The Queens Award for Voluntary Service
Community Café
The Wilderness Oak Charitable Trust
Community Café

8. Where do our funds come from?
Charitable donations
North Yorkshire County Council
Primary Care Trust
Will legacies
Total running costs of the centre in the region of £90,000

9. Our Awards The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The National Lottery Big Lottery Fund
Lloyds Bank Foundation Enhanced Programme

10. What we say at Next Steps
A safe non judgemental environment
A ethos saying it’s OK to be different
Acknowledges everyone can find things difficult at times
Everyone has a right to dignity, respect and acceptance
Next Steps embraces the differences of people

11. Next Steps: Our Community
What our service users say……………………
I have made friends. It’s nice to chat and have a laugh rather than been at home
I have always been listened to and helped with difficult things and nothing is too much trouble
I enjoy participating in Out of Hours trips to see shows, my favourite was
Singing in the Rain

12. Next Steps: Our Community
What our volunteers say……………………
Since starting with Next Steps I have made new friends and become more confidence and enjoy talking to people
I have become more confident and outspoken
It’s like a second home. I enjoying meeting, listening and talking to people.
Since volunteering with Next Steps it has helped reduce my anxiety, meet new people, gain new skills and a chance for training development. It has been my incentive to get out of bed, gaining my next step on my life journey
I have come from being totally isolated for many years, then became a volunteer and moved onto the role of trustee

13. What we offer? Support to access statutory services
Support positive working relationships
Baking Classes
Develop gardening skills e.g. Access to allotments
ICT skills training (Ipad Training)
Develop creativity
(Art Classes)
Welfare facilities e.g. hot showers
Volunteer (learn new skills and develop confidence)
Support positive family relationships
Pamper yourself e.g. Massage
Enjoy social outings and make new friends
Men in Sheds

14. What we offer? Look after your Mind, Body and Spirit = Good Health & Wellbeing
Be kind to yourself
Brush up your skills & develop new skills
Access Support
Develop creativity
Build positive relationships
Calm your mind
Develop confidence
Make new friends

15. OUT OF HOURS CLUB Watch your favourite film and indulge with popcorn!
Tea & Games at Next Steps
Share a night out with
friends at the pub
Why not have some serious FUN and make new friends

16. We welcome all new ideas if you have a skill to share with others
Men in Sheds
The Men in Sheds initiative was set up originally in Norton in March specifically to encourage men to put their practical skills to good use and to be more socially active.
TODAY many ideas come from the men engaging in the activities and wishing to share their own skills with others.
We welcome all new ideas if you have a skill to share with others

17. Our Community Cafe
Support our fundraising through donations or by enjoying our community cafe to support you and others in the Ryedale Community.
At Next Steps we support community businesses by using local produce for our community café.
Hot meals
Hot drinks and cakes
Takeaways
Snacks

18. Communities coming Together
Bored …… Lonely …… Need Time Out
Come along to an all-male only atmosphere
Wood etching
3D Model making
Woodwork
Glass etching
Fishing (Spring/Summer)
A community offering services to men who suffer from depression, loneliness or mental health issues.

19. Intervention & Prevention
Our aim is to ensure people are able to access support by Next Steps or Statutory Services at the right time:-
To improve physical and mental health.
To promote positive family relationships.
To prevent further deterioration of physical and mental health issues.
To ensure people feel valued as a member of communities and society.
To ensure individuals are not discriminated against on the grounds of physical/mental disability or ill health.

20. Partnerships with external agencies
As a user-led organisation we work closely in partnerships with GPs, community mental health teams and external agencies. Our partnerships with external agencies helps us to ensure people affected by mental/physical health issues feel they are supported appropriately.

21. How to access our services?
To access the services people can either self-refer, be referred by a friend or via a GP or other referral agency.
A cuppa and a chat is always available
For an informal chat telephone Leisa Burniston on
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