Building confidence through creativity and real experience
Our social enterprises give the people we support the chance to develop practical skills, explore new interests and take part in meaningful work within a supportive community.
Where work creates real change
Our social enterprises provide a supportive environment where people can build skills, gain experience and grow in confidence. For many, it's a first step into the world of work — with some going on to explore opportunities beyond Kisharon Langdon.
Each enterprise is also a thriving local business, with every purchase helping fund opportunities and services across Kisharon Langdon.
🏠 Lizzie's Story
Lizzi joined Brady Youth as a teenager and found not just support, but a real sense of belonging. Lizzie built lasting friendships in Brady Youth that continue at Kisharon Langdon College, where she’s now thriving….
Read Lizzie's full storyFive ways to build skills, confidence and independence
Each of our social enterprises offers people we support opportunities to gain experience, develop skills and contribute to real community-facing work.
Equal
Gift and homeware store
A welcoming gift and homeware store, offering a range of products while creating opportunities for people we support to develop retail and workplace skills.
The Enterprise Hub
Projects, products and practical skills
A busy enterprise space where people we support work together on valued projects, building skills, teamwork and confidence through hands-on experience.
Bike Shop
Repairs, sales and servicing
A friendly bike shop offering repairs, servicing, new and second-hand bike sales, accessories and pram repairs.
Childs Hill Library
A community library
A local library run with support from Kisharon Langdon, offering activities and giving people we support the chance to build skills and gain real experience.
New Chapters
New Chapters is our online second-hand book business, offering people we support the chance to take their first steps into the world of work. They help run the business — sorting stock, scanning books and processing orders — while building practical skills, confidence and real work experience.
Profits are reinvested back into the enterprise, creating more opportunities for people to develop skills and move towards employment.
Visit the New Chapters website →By the numbers
Social enterprise – the impact
Five enterprises, real wages, genuine skills. Behind every number is a person who comes to work each day, contributes to their community, and goes home with a sense of pride in what they do.
Order from the Enterprise Hub
Many of our products can be ordered online. Choose from our seasonal collections or browse our year-round range — all made by our members.
Seasonal products
Rosh Hashanah honey jars · Pesach wine · Chanukah gift sets · Purim hampers
These products are available at set times of year. Sign up to be notified when the next collection launches.
Year-round products
Handmade mezuzot · Greetings cards · Prints · Ceramics
Order any time — delivered across the UK. Every purchase directly supports our members and our services.
Browse & order →
Rachel built her confidence at the Enterprise Hub
Rachel joined the Enterprise Hub looking for structure and a sense of purpose. Through hands-on project work, her confidence and practical skills have grown beyond recognition.
Read her story →
Daniel found his place at Equal
Working at Equal in Temple Fortune has given Daniel a routine, a team and a real role in the community. He's become a familiar face on the high street — and has since taken on more responsibility in the shop.
Read his story →
Sara's first steps into work at Childs Hill Library
Sara joined the team at Childs Hill Library through Kisharon Langdon, helping local families every day and developing the skills and confidence to think about what comes next.
Read her story →Interested in our Social Enterprise programme?
For individuals & families
Find out if Social Enterprise is right for you or someone you support — we'll guide you through the options.
Learn more →For employers & partners
Partner with us to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
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