Bespoke, Pre-loved Refinished Furniture.
Creative Workshops & Handmade Gifts.
Supporting Neurodivergent Adults.
Work in the Community
Supporting Neurodivergent Adults

Being Neurodivergent has its many challenges. It can be quite isolating at times, and some people often feel misunderstood, like they don't 'fit in' and can struggle to thrive in a world suited to their neurotypical peers. For adults who are waiting for a diagnosis or those who have had a late diagnosis, there is a distinct lack of peer led support in the community; this needs to change.
In 2023, Ruth (the Founder of Reet Good Wood) found calm by restoring , redesigning and painting furniture. It gave her a positive outlet to process her thoughts, navigate her emotions and started to improve her wellbeing. Ruth decided she wanted to share this with her peers within the North West; to provide a space for Neurodivergent adults to be creative, and was supported to bring the idea to reality. Ruth works closely with Lucy from Wigan Council Communities Team and the project has recently benefitted from the Supporting Communities Fund. She also works closely with her local Councillor Lee McStein, to continue to develop our not-for-profit work. Reet Good Wood has also recently been awarded a small grant from the Brighter Borough Fund, supported by Councillors in the Leigh ward. The work we do has also been recognised by Ellie Middleton; activist, speaker and writer committed to breaking taboos and empowering Neurodivergent people.
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Reet Good Wood shares a studio ReMade Leigh on Floor 5 of Leigh Spinners Mill, where we host fortnightly creative upcycling sessions, solely for Neurodivergent adults, or those awaiting diagnosis.
You don’t have to be from the North West to attend our workshops. If you can get to us then you’re more than welcome.
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Our sessions maintain a calm and sensory friendly environment, with group sizes no larger than eight participants. For those wishing to attend, you will need to book your space here.
(We ask for a small contribution at present to help cover some of our running costs. The price of your ticket includes refreshments, materials and furniture to paint and take home with you if you wish).
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What our attendees say about Reet Good Wood:
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"Finally a place where I can be myself around other people like me."
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"Thank you so much for letting me be me with no judgement."
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*Thank you for this creative and safe space for us."​
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"I had a great time. It was nice to have a break from the chaos in my life for a couple of hours. It made me feel a lot better and it was nice to be around people who weren't judgemental."​​​​​
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