I became aware of my creativity during my time as a Marketing Manager. When I was made redundant and whilst looking for employment I went on a part-time Access Course in Art and Design. During that time my health took … Read more
In 2009 I had a major accident at work. A two-tonne weight fell on me causing a head injury and lots of broken bones including my arms, legs, knee, ankle – they thought I was dead as I wasn’t breathing. … Read more
A fruitful partnership amongst the apple trees – Genzyme steps in to support Restore’s 24th Elder Stubbs Festival, organised by our members, volunteers and staff. In the run-up to the annual Elder Stubbs Festival there is much to be done – … Read more
Matthew Kopinski initiated a vegetable exchange table at John Wiley & Sons publishers in Cowley, raising £580 for Restore. Staff are encouraged to bring in their glut of seeds, plants and vegetables to exchange, whether it’s produce from their gardens … Read more
Jonathan is a former member of Restore, and now works as our Recovery Worker. He raised over £1000 for Restore through a sponsored skydive. “It all began with a silly conversation with a friend. We saw the poster for charity … Read more
Oxford Drunken Knitwits donned the cocktail dresses and knitting needles for their knit-a-thon on World Mental Health Day, raising over £2000 for Restore. Chief Knitwit, Janey Messina, tells us more: “I wanted to help Restore because mental health is very important … Read more
My first approach to Restore was after I had left work in September 2008 through ill-health. In previous years I had suffered bi-polar and been very ill at times. My psychiatrist recommended Restore as a good starting point in getting … Read more
I was getting quite stressed and depressed having nothing to wake up for in the morning so my CPN (Community Psychiatric Nurse) suggested I try Restore. I reckon if I hadn’t come here I’d have ended up back in hospital. … Read more
I started at Restore in October after being discharged from the Adolescent Unit at the Warneford Hospital. It was difficult being at hospital as it was the first time I’d been away from my parents. I liked Restore the first … Read more
Restore is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’ve got a new life and new beginning. I had a difficult relationship with my family as I felt unloved and unwanted. I’ve had depression for a long time and I … Read more