Success Story
Leo Winstanley founded Hand-i-Craft, based in Formby, after losing the ability to use his dominant hand and arm in a car accident. Now, it is a successful woodworking shop, stocking handmade items, finishes and accessories that are sold online.
Region/Nation | North West |
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Sector | Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities |
Programme | Start Up Loans |
Leo’s car accident caused severe nerve damage, but woodworking has been a form of physical and mental therapy. He combined his drive with innovation and created a successful woodworking shop. His YouTube channel ‘Hand-I-Craft’ has garnered over 11,000 subscribers, and he has become a prominent figure in the online woodworking community.
![man doing wood working with machinery](/sites/g/files/sovrnj166/files/styles/coh_x_large/public/2024-08/image-hand-i-craft-6240x4160.jpg?itok=vG8TXPTG)