Second Chance Workshop
Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, the United Kingdom faces extremely high levels of poverty and homelessness; much more than it should do!
As funding has been cut and as Universal Credit fails on its mission, more and more people have been left without a stable place to call home.
Many believe that the level of homelessness is much lower than it actually is. Often it is only rough sleepers that are considered to be homeless but the definition is much broader than that; a high number of homeless are hidden and never counted in official statistics. Due to the stigma placed on being homeless many will never approach the council for assistance and would prefer to stay in hostels, or with friends and family for as long as they can. This in predominantly ages 18-25.
Second Chance Workshop Community Interest Company has been created as a pathway to provide these people the opportunity to obtain site-based training with a view to hopefully getting into full time employment.
Initially, with our help, the individuals will complete their CSCS Health and Safety Operatives Test. This will be followed by Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Face Fit RPE and other site specific training that will assist them in their quest for future employment within the Construction Industry. Whilst on site each person will work alongside a trained mentor who will supervise them and train them on various activities being carried out on site. At the end of the placement the individual will have site-based training and a reference with which we would hope to find place them with an employer who could take on where we left off!
The Broughton Trust
Fibrem Limited partnered up with the Broughton Trust to help the hidden category of people who are "sofa surfing", unable to remain in the family home.
To understand our Partnership with The Broughton Trust please click the link below to read the full article by GMCVO.
