June 5, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

With invaluable support from the Start Up West Yorkshire Business Advisors, Sunjeeda, a compassionate mother of two, founded Surraya Hanif Community Support CIC, also known as Women's Whispers. Sunjeeda's groundbreaking social enterprise provides urgent assistance to ethnically diverse women facing domestic violence, homelessness, and destitution. With the support of her children, Sunjeeda delivers food, emotional support, and culturally sensitive aid to over 70 families, offering them hope and empowerment. Join Women's Whispers on their mission to shape a brighter future for these brave women in need.

June 2, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

This morning we held a fantastic celebratory event in Glasgow to mark the extension of the Fair Start Scotland contract and to highlight the successes over the years of all the Scotland contracts.

May 26, 2023 Posted by: Jenna

TV maître d'hôtel, Fred Sirieix, unveiled our new prison training restaurant 'Bertie's' at HMP Lincoln where prisoners are gaining vocational qualifications in the hospitality industry through PeoplePlus.

May 23, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Upon joining programme, Alex had many barriers to overcome due to social anxiety. Having struggled through lockdown and enforced isolation, Alex had struggled to leave the house, meet new people and be with large groups.

May 23, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Witness the inspiring journey of Laura, a determined individual who overcame self-doubt and anxiety to redefine her career path with PeoplePlus Scotland's Fair Start Scotland service. From being a single parent focused on caregiving to gaining the skills and confidence needed to reenter the workforce.

May 18, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

From homeless shelter to successful entrepreneur and community leader, follow William Kivlin's journey as he turns his dream into reality with the help of the New Enterprise Allowance program and PeoplePlus, running the thriving Old School Takeaway with partner Destiny O'Neill and making a positive impact on his community along the way.

May 11, 2023 Posted by: Sarah

The Social Value Advocacy Group is both a space and a platform for employers to get in the room with experts who can test understanding, check for unconscious bias and help face knowledge gaps on how to work with people facing barriers to employment in collaborative, non-judgmental, ways. The upcoming session on the 16th of May, in London, looks at Neurodiversity, led by the Director of the Association of Accessible Employers, Viki Carpenter.

May 3, 2023 Posted by: Emma

Find out the latest news, good news stories and employer partnerships from our skills delivery teams in England.

April 28, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Our Director for Scotland, Arlene Callan, talks here about her delight that the Fair Start Scotland Contract with PeoplePlus has been extended again for another year.

April 12, 2023 Posted by: Jenna

Self-employment has risen rapidly in the past 20 years, accounting for 15% of the working population. 80% of current self-employment businesses are ‘lifestyle’ small businesses, for whom there is little, or no ongoing support as Government funding is typically only offered to self-employed businesses that are classes as ‘high growth’ or ‘growth.’

April 11, 2023 Posted by: Charlotte

Discover Julie's inspiring journey from supporting her local community during lockdown to founding a successful charity. With the help of the PeoplePlus Enterprise programme, Julie was able to turn her vision into a reality.

March 28, 2023 Posted by: Jenna

PeoplePlus’ IAG Careers Adviser Lee, was able to support a prison learner who was disengaged with prison activity and had severe complex needs, back into a normal regime where he was attending workshops and contributing positively