Spectrum Northants

Spectrum Northants A Charity, providing support to adults with Learning Difficulties and Mental Health issues. Lifeskills Workskills and Independent Living skills.

The three key elements of Spectrum's ethos are:

Living, Learning and Working. With two centres one in Duston and one in the town centre of Northampton. Access to education, life skills, where individuals can learn valuable work and Life skills This can lead to employment opportunities, work placements and voluntary posts. Gaining practical skills and confidence is a key part of finding work in th

e open market as is teamwork and communication skills. Service users are able to learn the skills they will need to manage their lives including cookery, gardening, well-being and a host of essential life skills. Training in budgeting and money management, computing skills and nutritional guidance is also included in the programme. Numeracy & Literacy and access to educational courses are encouraged and an interest in the creative arts and crafts is encouraged. Our on site training charity shop is an ideal way to learn valuable customer service skills.

At the William Street Centre this week, the creative writing session involved writing a letter and sending it through th...
04/09/2026

At the William Street Centre this week, the creative writing session involved writing a letter and sending it through the post. An important life skill within a session which was fun and rewarding. 🖌️✒️🖋️✒️

03/09/2026

A day at the Zoo! 🐒

Yesterday we headed to the zoo and had a great time seeing all the different animals🦒🐯

A great day with lots of smiles 😊

In the last post the video took you to the door of the charity shop and below are photos of the new layout. These were t...
02/09/2026

In the last post the video took you to the door of the charity shop and below are photos of the new layout. These were taken yesterday and some items may have already found new homes.

We look forward to welcoming you at our charity shop in Berrywood Road, Duston and would remind everyone the opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm.

Over the past few weeks, our allotment shed has had an amazing transformation! 🌱🎨A huge thank you to Daniel McLoughlin I...
01/09/2026

Over the past few weeks, our allotment shed has had an amazing transformation! 🌱🎨

A huge thank you to Daniel McLoughlin Illustration for working with us to create something so bright, colourful and unique 💙

We’re sure it will bring a smile to our staff and service users every time they visit the allotment! 😊

Our service users enjoyed a fantastic morning out at the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery! 🎨🖼️🖌️ We explored the brillia...
28/08/2026

Our service users enjoyed a fantastic morning out at the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery! 🎨🖼️🖌️ We explored the brilliant 1980’s exhibition, sharing memories & taking a wonderful trip down memory lane together.

27/08/2026
A tasty independent skills session today! 🧑‍🍳We headed out to do the shopping for our ingredients and then came back to ...
26/08/2026

A tasty independent skills session today! 🧑‍🍳

We headed out to do the shopping for our ingredients and then came back to make our own pizzas 🍕🛒

Everyone got involved with choosing the ingredients, making their pizzas and enjoying them afterwards 😋

Our food bank work placement 🌶️🫑🌽offers a structured environment and builds independence, confidence & practical life sk...
25/08/2026

Our food bank work placement 🌶️🫑🌽offers a structured environment and builds independence, confidence & practical life skills while giving back to the local community 💪.

Address

Berrywood Road Duston & William St
Northampton
NN56XA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 1pm

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