The Acorn provides work related training in three commercial areas -

  • organic vegetable production
  • catering
  • retail skills

                   

Coffee shop and organics shop

The approach is structured and focuses on preparing people for paid work.  Placements are for a maximum of three years and individual support is planned to enable people to progress onto paid work. 

                    Students with a trainee Police Officer

Training opportunities include supported voluntary work and work placements to help individuals develop their skills and widen their experience.

               Christmas Open Evening

Please look at the Events page and Latest News for recent events.

 

 

Opening times:

The Coffee Shop is open weekdays for refreshments and light meals.  Plants and organic produce are available to buy from the shop and we also run a popular Organic Vegetable Box Scheme.

    

 

The Acorn is open to visitors from 9.30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

You can find us on the A29, north of Pulborough opposite the main entrance of the Brinsbury Campus of Chichester College.  Free parking.

Please call Michelle Wykes or Rachel Smither on 01798 873533 for more information.

                            

                 Michelle Wykes                    Rachel Smither