About Us

Who we are

Riverwood is a truly innovative project that was started in 2000 by Greenwich Mencap. Riverwood enhances the lives of Adults with Learning Disabilities (AWLD) through therapeutic work.

What we do

Riverwood provides productive and meaningful day time occupation for Adults with Learning Disabilities. This is achieved by recycling waste and driftwood that would otherwise be incinerated or land filled to create desirable hand-finished furniture and craft items.

Background

9 years ago Greenwich Mencap thought of an idea for a new innovative project that would emerge as a social enterprise and training programme for Adults with learning disabilities. The aim was and is to provide meaningful work experience for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Greenwich as there is a limited range of work experience opportunities available locally.

Starting with providing just a single day a week service. Riverwood soon needed to expand and now have 30 individual Team Members each attending between one and three days per week.