Pulp Friction CIO is a Nottingham-based charity dedicated to empowering Learning Disabled and Autistic individuals. Through a supportive and inclusive environment, the organisation provides meaningful opportunities for members to gain confidence, learn practical skills, and engage in real-world experiences that prepare them for employment and greater independence in their daily lives.
At Pulp Friction CIO, we use a person-centred approach to help our Members build confidence, and unlock their potential. We recognise and value the skills of Learning Disabled and Autistic people, and we want to highlight this to other employers and beyond.
A new Member comes to visit our Community Hub, has a taster day and then joins our friendly team!
A new Member comes to visit our Community Hub, has a taster day and then joins our friendly team!
Our Members begin their journey on the Pulp Friction Pathway, which is designed to suit the individual and their ambitions
Our Members begin their journey on the Pulp Friction Pathway, which is designed to suit the individual and their ambitions
Your donations support their training and development with new materials, qualifications, training sessions and much more
Your donations support their training and development with new materials, qualifications, training sessions and much more
Members that would like to gain employment, volunteering work or go into further education are supported by their Pulp Friction family!
Members that would like to gain employment, volunteering work or go into further education are supported by their Pulp Friction family!
As a charity, we rely on the generous donations you give in order to continue doing our work:
Join our Pulp Friction Family as a Corporate Partner and make a significant difference to the lives of our Members. Support us through visiting our sites, hiring us for your events, funding our projects, volunteering with us on site, sharing your knowledge and expertise and most importantly, making your workplace an inclusive and accessible space for all!
We are a very busy organisation and we love keeping everyone up to date with what we are up to. Keep an eye on this page to find out more about the great things we are doing in our community.
Pulp Friction CIO Co-Founder Awarded Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nottingham We’re proud to share that Pulp Friction CIO’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Jill Carter, has been awarded an …
Pulp Friction CIO, has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 National Diversity Awards, shortlisted for the Community Organisation Award: Disability category – sponsored by HSBC UK This honour …
Pulp Friction’s work has been recognised nationally by winning a Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Award, celebrating their work in the local community. The awards are hosted by Dimensions, one …
At Pulp Friction CIC, we are always on the lookout for people eager to get into work. Whether that is as a support worker or as part of our kitchen staff.We take great pride in all our staff succeeding with us, we would love to have you as part of our team.
Pulp Friction strives to be the leading Alternative Day Service in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Guided by our members, we are aspirational, inclusive, and purposeful, creating meaningful opportunities for all.
We are empowering Learning Disabled and Autistic adults to succeed through real-life work experience, in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Food is intertwined in all that we do – we run community meals, manage canteens, and offer a variety of external catering options.
Our Members are pro-smoothie bike operators! We encourage Members to come along and help us at events, teaching the public how to blend their very own smoothies.
