WELCOME TO
Reet Good MiNDs:
Reet Good Wood CIC
A Supportive, Community Space
for Neurodivergent Adults
Reet Good Wood CIC (soon to be Reet Good MiNDs) is a not-for-profit community interest company based in Greater Manchester. We offer a supportive space for late diagnosed Neurodivergent Adults, those awaiting a diagnosis or those who self-identify as being Neurodivergent.
We use the art of furniture upcycling and other creative practices to bring Neurodivergent Adults together; to help people develop their confidence, express themselves, make authentic connections, build a non-clinical support network and reduce social isolation.​
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Our space is led by, and for, Neurodivergent Adults, and the informal, peer led approach we encourage all comes from lived experience.
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During our workshops, we upcycle furniture, make handcrafted gifts, and offer a variety of social events to encourage Neurodivergent Adult peer support in a non-judgemental and safe space.
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We’re passionate about providing a peer-led, supportive space for Neurodivergent Adults in Greater Manchester and beyond; incorporating sustainable practices alongside unique aesthetics.
Our workshops provide attendees with opportunities to be their unmasked authentic selves, make meaningful connections, feel supported and understood, all whilst taking part in a relaxing, mindful creative activity.
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The work we produce appeals to anyone who appreciates exceptional design and the timeless beauty of vintage, reclaimed pieces and handcrafted gifts. Our award-winning furniture is available to buy and all refinished to a high standard The proceeds from sales are reinvested in to the project so we can offer more support for Neurodivergent Adults. Take a look at our Shop and see for yourselves!
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Ready to Transform your space?
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Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, want to browse our collection of refinished upcycled furniture, or are interested in attending one of our workshops, we’re here to help.
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Get in touch today and let’s create something beautiful together.
Reet Good MiNDs - Reet Good Wood CIC:
A Supportive Space for Neurodivergent Adults
Our Story
Ruth is a qualified Community and Youth Worker, and Furniture Artist from Greater Manchester.
In 2019, she received a late diagnosis of autism, and more recently, an ADHD diagnosis. Prior to this she had spent her life trying to fit in to a world that wasn't made for Neurodivergent people. Ruth struggled to maintain long term 'formal' employment and found social situations exhausting; she felt like she had spent her whole life masking and pretending to be ok to fit in with her peers. As you can imagine, this takes its toll over time, with some people not understanding Neurodivergence or the impact and trauma of a late diagnosis.
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Ruth quickly discovered that long term support for adults who are late diagnosed is virtually non-existent. The amount of people she met who were seeking support to understand their diagnoses but not getting any appropriate support was quite staggering. From her own experiences pre and post diagnosis, Ruth understood how hard it was to get the right kind of support to help unpack a late diagnosis. The NHS don't offer anything, and many professionals recommend 'counselling' or CBT, which suggests that Neurodiversity is something to be fixed. Whilst Neurodivergent conditions may come with some mental health difficulties, counselling and CBT alone is not always the answer, and in some cases can be more detrimental than helpful.
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In 2023, Ruth decided to stop 'masking' and started to learn to be her authentic self. She put her energies in to something she was comfortable doing, in an environment she can control, at a pace that suits her.​ Being creative always gave Ruth a positive outlet to manage her thoughts and feelings, and it helped her come out of a year long burnout. This was Ruth's 'therapy' and she decided to set up Reet Good Wood as a CIC in 2025, to provide a supportive space for Neurodivergent Adults, and those awaiting diagnosis.
Ruth wanted to share the art of furniture refinishing and other creative practices with her peers; to support others learn to be more authentic and accepting of their diagnoses, to provide a creative space where people can support each other, learn new skills, and to reduce social isolation.
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The long term goal for Ruth is to set up similar projects nationwide, and to provide spaces where Neurodivergent Adults can access long term, peer-led support, without medical professionals suggesting support methods which aren't always fit for purpose.
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It's been quite a journey for Ruth and Reet Good Wood, but this is only the beginning. We are now in the process of expanding and we will become Reet Good MiNDs CIC in the near future. Don't worry - Reet Good Wood will still be a part of it, but we're organically growing and we need to reflect this within our restructure.
Long term, peer led support for Neurodivergent Adults is here to stay!
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