Delilah joined the GRoW Programme in January 2021 after an abusive relationship had left her unemployed and as a single parent. Delilah now has three jobs, working as a SMSA and providing wraparound support as a Breakfast Club and After School worker. Delilah said “When I first came to GRoW I was highly anxious and … Continue reading Delilah Flies Higher
Archana and Sheeja prepare for work
Archana and Sheeja joined the GRoW Programme as they were keen to start looking for work following career breaks to raise their children. They have both engaged fully with the GRoW activities and recently attended the GRoW Preparing to Work in Schools sessions which has piqued their interest in a range of school roles as … Continue reading Archana and Sheeja prepare for work
Chahad Becomes a Cafe Assistant
Chahad came to GRoW in early 2022 as she wanted help to find a job after being out of work for some time. She has started work as a part time assistant at a café in Wimbledon. Chahad said “I was referred to GRoW from my workcoach at Kingston Jobcentreplus. I was trying so hard … Continue reading Chahad Becomes a Cafe Assistant
Congratulations Valiankani on landing your first job!
In February we introduced you to our lovely participant Vailankani who was one of our most engaged members of the GRoW Community, taking part in every GRoW activity we offered her. Vailankani has worked so hard and taken every opportunity available to her and we are so pleased now to announce that she has now … Continue reading Congratulations Valiankani on landing your first job!
Milda moves into work and gains a new life
Milda is a domestic abuse survivor and after moving back into the community following a brief stay at a women’s refuge and living on Universal Credit, she was referred to GRoW from her local jobcentre so she could take steps back to work after a six year break. Milna is now working in a local … Continue reading Milda moves into work and gains a new life
@herdailycrown small business start-up becomes a FLEX Employer to promote equality in the workplace
Crystal White is an inspirational lady. She started her business @herdailycrown in 2020 during the pandemic, creating a brand that is not only fresh and exciting but which focuses on women in the BAME community whilst offering something new and different to people of other cultures. Crystal has become one of Belina’s FLEX Employers, adopting … Continue reading @herdailycrown small business start-up becomes a FLEX Employer to promote equality in the workplace
Tracey is back in the world of work
Tracey came to GRoW in November 2019 looking for support to get a part-time job but when the pandemic hit, she was forced to change her focus to homeschooling her three children. With GRoW’s support, she has now re-entered the workforce in an admin position where she is developing her skills for the future. Tracey … Continue reading Tracey is back in the world of work
Edyta gets her dream job
Edyta came to the GRoW Programme in February 2022. Though she had a clear idea of what she wanted to do she had been trying to find a job for a while but was not having any luck until she saw a job for a Family Support Worker for a local charity. With GRoW’s help … Continue reading Edyta gets her dream job
Uxbridge United Welfare Trust embrace the FLEX Approach
Belina GRoW have launched a new programme to help employers become more family-friendly by adopting a FLEX approach and influencing policy around the subject. It is funded by Mayor of London, 3SC and European Social Fund and follows the Mayor’s Good Work Standard which brings together best employment practice and links to resources and support from across London … Continue reading Uxbridge United Welfare Trust embrace the FLEX Approach
Thank you for celebrating women’s success with us at our GRoW International Women’s Day Event
With covid restrictions lifting we were so pleased to be able to mark International Women’s Day 2022 by holding a face to face event at our office in Hayes and with our Islington participants where we could all come together in one space, talk freely and openly with other women, share our stories and goals … Continue reading Thank you for celebrating women’s success with us at our GRoW International Women’s Day Event