The Growth Company’s specialist services offer support to people from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs, including refugees and migrants, jobseekers from marginalised communities, young people, and those seeking free employment-related legal aid.

Our expert teams are experienced in addressing the unique needs of these groups.

They offer support through various programmes, making sure that people receive the help they need to overcome their immediate challenges and achieve their long-term goals.

More broadly, these services aim to promote social inclusion and bring local communities together.

Find out more about the services we offer below.

Available Specialist Services

Employment Legal Advice Service

Helping people across Greater Manchester access free and timely employment-related support provided by experts in the field.

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Our Pass

Providing 16-18-year-olds in Greater Manchester with free bus travel and exclusive benefits.

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Refugee Support

Assisting organisations working with refugees, including employment support.

United For Ukraine

Supporting Ukrainian refugees in the UK by connecting them with employers through a dedicated digital platform.

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Our impact

We support people from all backgrounds, including refugees, migrants, young people, and those in need of employment legal advice. Here are some of the ways we make a difference:

people supported via our programmes in 2025

people supported into work in 2025

employers engaged in 2025