Here are some stories about our wonderful Grow participants who we have helped on their journey to work
Small Steps, Life-Changing Differences
by Saeema Yusuf MIEP My favourite project while working with Belina has been the Sweet Project. This project supports women ...
More Than a Team, More Than a Job
by Heather Ette FIEP What we've achieved together at Grow is something I think is quite rare and very beautiful ...
Speaking Their Language, Changing Their Futures
by Iryna Sydorova MIEP When I joined Grow in July 2024, I didn’t expect this work to change the way ...
What Grow did next
by Liz Sewell FIEP The sad news - The funding for our CIC ended and we were not able to ...
Finding My Purpose and Helping Others Find Theirs
by Michelle Grenada-Bryan MIEP Few can say they achieved their life’s purpose through their career, but I am proud to ...
From Receiving Support to Empowering Others
by Sheeja Sethumadhavan MIEP My journey with Grow is very close to my heart. ❤️ From being a recipient of ...
My Journey of Growth, Gratitude and Friendship
by Kaneez Fatima MIEP Looking back on my time at Grow, I feel truly grateful for the journey I have ...
I Have Grown with Belina Grow
by Khatera Ahmad MAIEP I always say, “I have grown with Belina Grow,” because my journey started the day I ...
From Participant to Family: 13 Years of Growing Together
by Mercedes Grant FIEP Where do I even begin? Belina has been so much more than a place of work ...
It Takes a Village: How Working Together Creates Opportunities for Women
Sometimes finding your way into work takes more than a good CV or a successful interview. It takes encouragement, opportunities ...
Harsha Builds Her Confidence, Gained Experience and Found Her First UK Retail Job
Could you tell us a little about yourself and where you live? My name is Harsha and I live in ...
Kinza Gets a Clearer Pathway to the Future
Kinza joined Grow in summer 2026 looking for support to get ready for work. She knew she wanted to work ...
Uzma Lands Two Interviews in One Week
When Uzma came to the UK from Pakistan last year, she knew that finding work might take time. What she ...
Jarena Gets Back in to Work After Redundancy
When Jarena was made redundant in July, after many years of working, she knew she wanted to get back into ...
Rehana Builds Independence and Confidence Through Personalised Support from Grow
Rehana was referred to Grow by her DWP Work Coach, she was looking for more than just help finding a ...
Sangeeta Rebuilds Her Confidence and Skills for a Return to Work
After a ten-year career break to raise her family, Sangeeta is preparing to return to employment with renewed confidence thanks ...
Vishnupriya Finds a Route Back into Finance Through Volunteering
When Vishnupriya moved to the UK from India with her husband and two sons, she was eager to rebuild her ...
Harpreet Builds New Skills and New Hope Through Grow
Harpreet, who lives in Hillingdon, joined the Grow programme after moving to the UK from India. With support from Grow, ...
Sarabjeet Finds Confidence and Hope for the Future with Grow
Sarabjeet joined the Grow programme after facing difficult family circumstances that left her feeling low and unsure how to move ...
Kelly Finds a New Direction in Healthcare Through Volunteering
After a difficult year that included homelessness, temporary accommodation and a serious accident, Kelly is now taking positive steps towards ...