Press Release

Flick Drummond visited the Beneficial Foundation to learn more about their work with people with learning difficulties and other disabilities. The Beneficial Foundation is training 55 trainees with skills for work and independent living and many of their trainees are working in the garden maintenance department and in the poly-tunnels growing plants for sale. Other trainees are working towards nationally recognised qualifications through the National Open College Network.

Flick was interested in the ‘House within our warehouse’ which enables people to learn to look after themselves. ‘This is a fabulous resource in our community’, said Flick, ‘learning basic life skills gives people the confidence to begin independent lives and I am really impressed with the rooms of a house built in the warehouse where trainees can learn how to cook and housework’. Flick also looked at the poly-tunnels where the Foundation grows plants from seeds, ‘the plants looked in excellent condition and it would be great if they could find a large retail outlet to sell them. I was also thrilled to see the craft shop as I love making my own cards and always have a craft project on the go.’

You can find the Beneficial Foundation craft shop and plants for sale next to Fratton Park in at 16 Anson Road,  Fratton Industrial Park, Portsmouth PO4 8TB