Case studies
Working Well: Support to Succeed: Nicole's Puppy Yoga Story
The Growth Company delivers the Working Well: Support to Succeed programme across Greater Manchester. The programme supports the region's economically inactive residents aged 19 and over into employment, with a dedicated offer for over-50s. Find out how it helped Nicole improve her confidence.
Twinning Project Uses Football to Score Wellbeing Goals
A pilot programme delivered by the Growth Company in Yorkshire is helping to improve the wellbeing of people on probation through football.
How Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Helps Employers
Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WWIPSPC) aims to help adults with physical and/or mental health disabilities into – or back into – sustained employment. Find out how it can assist employers support employees with complex needs – like Nigel.
Sarah’s Story: Support Through the Employment Tribunal Process
Employment Legal Advice offers free employment-related legal support to Greater Manchester residents. Find out how the service helped Sarah navigate the employment tribunal process.
Amanullah’s Journey to Employment with the Refugee Employability Programme
The Refugee Employability Programme (REP) aims to help refugees across Yorkshire and the Humber into sustained employment through individually tailored support. Find out how it set Amanullah on the path to a new career.
How Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Helped Lee Find the Right Internship
Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WWIPSPC) aims to help Greater Manchester residents with physical and/or mental health disabilities into – or back into – sustained employment. Find out how it helped Lee overcome his anxiety to find the ideal internship.
Recovery Works: Just Ask Yvonne
Recovery Works supports thousands of people each year in the North of England, helping them recover from substance dependency and take steps towards rebuilding their confidence, skills, and employment prospects. Yvonne is one of those who has benefited from such support.
IPES Helps Tom Land His Dream Job
Intensive Personalised Employment Support (IPES) helps people with complex needs find and stay in employment. Find out how IPES helped Tom secure his ideal job.
Working Well: Independent Placement and Support in Primary Care Helps Debbie Into Work
Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WWIPSPC) aims to help Greater Manchester residents with physical and/or mental health disabilities into – or back into – sustained employment. Find out how it helped Debbie overcome complex barriers and find a job.
Andy’s Story: “The Employment Legal Advice Service Gave Me Confidence”
Find out how the Employment Legal Advice service helped Andy access legal support and bring his case to a tribunal after being dismissed from his job.
Helping People in Prison Manage Their Finances
A new programme delivered by the Growth Company is successfully helping people manage their money across prisons in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Our Pass Benefits Young People and Local Businesses Across Greater Manchester
A travel and discount scheme for 16-18-year-olds in Greater Manchester is benefitting businesses across the region.