Supporting mental health
in the community.
A POSITIVE FORCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SINCE 2015
Double Click Design & Print CIC – just Doubleclick to our friends – is a studio with a conscience. Our unique, not-for–profit social firm blends a commercial graphic design agency with creative vocational training made available (via referral) to members of the local community who are in mental health recovery.
Our training is designed to develop creative skills that will help individuals to get back into work, return to education or to gain the confidence to enable them to move forward. Training is available in the following areas:
- VOCATIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN
- PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO EDITING
- WEBSITE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
- MERCHANDISE DESIGN
- CREATIVE WRITING
- FILMMAKING AND EDITING
Already a trainee with us? Then you can login to your account to access your courses here.
While training is mostly computer-based, we also offer supplementary training and support, including regular photography and writing groups, as well as talks and workshops, visits and wellbeing events. Doubleclick owns its own 100% electric 9-seater minibus, generously funded by the Postcode Lottery Community Fund, which enables us to explore further afield than would otherwise be possible.
Our computer facilities are split between Mac and PC, and we also offer a variety of high-end print equipment, including commercial laser printers, an A2 artist printer, sublimation printer and merchandise presses, as well as photographic and video equipment.
Our studio, The Lodge, an attractive annexe at Deeside Enterprise Centre in Shotton, once a school science block, is a bright and welcoming open-plan space.
Our team is a unique mix of highly experienced graphic designers who work with or alongside alongside our trainees, all within a calm and nurturing environment. We are welcoming, inclusive and non-judgemental, and uphold trust, confidentiality and respect at all times; we are also Disability Confident Committed and an Ecologi Climate Positive Workforce.
