What we do

SMART offers a range of supported work & training opportunities in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our activities are focused on helping people build both practical and personal skills, gaining experience and confidence to improve work opportunities as well as independent living skills.

Full membership is open to individuals with either a mental health diagnosis or complex, severe and enduring mental health needs. We also have options for a Social membership and our SMART café is open to everyone. See more information about our Membership here.

To find out more about the activities at SMART please choose an option…

Projects (For Full Members only)

What we do in the Art & Design workshops

The art and design workshop meets every Thursday afternoon at SMART. Tools and materials are provided, just bring yourself! This is a chance to practice artistic skills, socialize, relax and have fun.

What We do in the Gardening project

The gardening project offers voluntary and paid work opportunities to those who want to get involved in growing and composting.

SMART Shed

Members will be able to use tools and practical skills to make and create things, learn how to do practical tasks at home (like put up shelves) and upcycling projects.

Drop ins (For both Full and Social Membership)

Gardening Drop in

We also run a weekly drop in session to complete the weekly tasks of watering and weeding to be done, plus whatever jobs the season lends itself to. For example, there may be tomatoes to be harvested, seeds to be planted, or window boxes to plant up. The winter months see us catching up on other things, such as care for wildlife and some craft work – inside in the warm! Also, David, the Project Supervisor supports members with a particular idea of what they’d like to do or learn in the garden. Both Full and Social Members are able to attend the drop in.

Mondays – 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 3.30pm

Thursdays – 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 3:30pm

Members of the garden project can come to as many or as few of the sessions as they like. All we ask is that people arrive at the beginning of the session. Don’t like early mornings? The afternoon slots might suit you better.

Everyone

Café & Catering

Everyone’s welcome to join us at the café on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 10.30am – 4.00pm. We serve hot drinks, cold drinks, and snacks, including the cheapest (and tastiest!) teas and coffees in Chelsea. During this time, there are Crafts available – an opportunity to sit down and decorate greeting cards, gift boxes, and colouring to either take home with you, or give to SMART to sell at our events – in exchange for a drink and some cake. As well as this, SMART also provides catering for events.

To find out more about all of this, call 020 7376 4668, or email us: admin@smartlondon.org.uk