Crafting Skills, Building Futures

Learn More

Nestled in the serene Severn Valley, just four miles from Bridgnorth, Crowsmill Craft Centre CIC is a vibrant community hub dedicated to fostering growth, confidence, and resilience through the art of craftsmanship.

At Crowsmill, we believe in the transformative power of hands-on learning and are committed to supporting individuals from all walks of life to achieve their fullest potential.

Learning/Physical Difficulties & Mental Health

We work with adults over the age of 18 to 90+ who have learning difficulties and/or face physical challenges/disabilities, teaching both practical, as well as social skills, and helping them to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

We also help those struggling with their mental health who often feel isolated and depressed, including those suffering from PTSD such as veterans, offering a sanctuary and safe space where they can be relax and be themselves. We also have our own private woodland, and a 3 acre field which is soon to be converted into an allotment/picnic area, wildlife pond, green art space, mini orchard and rewilding area.

Two people sitting and holding hands, wearing casual clothing with one in a denim jacket on a dark background.

Alternative Provision For Schools & Councils

We work with young people from the age of 11 to 16 who have either disengaged from mainstream school, been excluded, or are just struggling with their mental health / anxiety / depression / social isolation, teaching them a wide range of practical skills. They also visit our private woodland for a range of activities and will be fully involved in the conversion of a 3 acre field next to our centre into an allotment/picnic area, wildlife pond, green art space, mini orchard and rewilding area.

By slowly gaining their trust we work with them to improve their confidence and self belief, they are also taught how to work both independently and as part of a team, and the skills they are taught can often influence their future employment choices.

A young boy with red hair and a beige sweatshirt standing outdoors with a backpack, smiling slightly, with benches and parked bicycles visible in the background.

Woodland, Workshop & WellBeing

Fully Funded 12 Week Programme

With enormous thanks to the National Lottery we are able to offer fully funded 12 week programmes for the next five years. Operating on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday for 12 weeks, the full range of our workshops and activivites is avaiaible to those who wish to join our programme.

To be eligible applicants need to be over the age of 18 and not currently working. They will also receive a contribution towards their travelling expenses.

Sunlight filtering through a dense forest of tall pine trees with a dirt forest floor.

Dementia Sufferers & Carer Respite

We work with those suffering with Dementia to rediscover forgotten skills and/or learn new ones. We also offer respite to carers. Offering a safe, relaxed environment where support can be offered and new friends made.

Sufferers and their carers can attend together, or separately, if preferred, and morning or afternoon sessions are available, or a combined session covering from 10.00 utill 3.00pm

A close-up black and white photo of an elderly man with wrinkles, covering his mouth with his hand, wearing a striped sweater.

We believe this mix to be unique.

The interaction and support between our service users, and the tolerance and encouragement of each other this cultivates is heartwarming to see.

More importantly as a result, all who attend Crowsmill feel accepted for who they are and never feel they are being judged, and for many this is their first experience of such a positive, supportive and uplifting environment

Our Activities

Empowering Lives Through Craft

Donate

Testimonials

  • “I’m so proud of everything that you do. My Mayoral term finishes soon, but you guys are going to be mentioned in my Mayor’s speech as one of the most remembered places to visit’”

    Former Mayor’ in Shropshire

  • “It certainly helps to have visited and have first hand knowledge of such an incredible centre. Mark and Dickon have created a place of much happiness and enjoyment’”

    Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire

  • “I’d like to say a massive thank you for all my amazing experience at Crowsmill. You helped me when I was going through a very difficult time in my life, helping me feel very welcome from all of your friendly team of people. Crowsmill felt like my safe place to relax and enjoy lovely company and creating masterpieces.”

    HD

  • “I honestly don’t know where my mind would have taken me if it wasn’t for my time at Crowsmill. I’ve truly gone from a man who couldn’t bring himself to scrape himself off the floor. To a man who finally feels like’s he’s worth the effort”

    RP

  • “I just wanted to take a moment to email and say the biggest thank you for the breathtaking work you have done with L. I can’t tell you how much of a difference your team has made to this young man. It is remarkable. Really remarkable.  Thank-you so much.”

    CV, Assistant Head (School in Bridgnorth)

  • “Thank you for your amazing support for J each week. He seems much more settled and confident in school than before he started his placement with you”

    JQ, Assistant Head Welfare & Behaviour – (School in Kidderminster)

  • “Walking into Crowsmill is like receiving an enormous hug”

    SK Armed Forces Coordinator & Veteran

We are supported by

Blue circular sign supporting the Severn Trent Community Fund with the Severn Trent logo and the slogan "Wonderful on Tap".
Logo for Community Fund featuring a cartoon hand with crossed fingers and smiling face, with the words "COMMUNITY FUND" in bold pink and black text.