Impact
Changing one person’s life can have an enormous impact
Our programmes are designed to create sustainable positive change in the lives of individuals, which is why our partners work holistically to address individual needs and barriers. We recognise that in supporting one person to thrive, many more lives are transformed as a result. We call this the Ripple Effect.
Through our programmes, participants gain skills, confidence, improved wellbeing, and are given guidance on how to make purposeful changes in their lives. We acknowledge that for many, this path is not linear, and each person’s journey looks different.
We have heard stories of participants who have become better parents, who become financially independent and are able to support their families, who no longer need to access NHS services due to feeling they are able to survive on their own, who no longer have suicidal thoughts and have created lives that are fulfilling and satisfying.
Recent Case Studies
These inspirational short stories demonstrate the high level of impact our projects have on real people’s lives in York, North Yorkshire and the East Riding.
Nathan's Story - Autism Plus
Nathan has struggled with ADHD and Dyslexia for most of his life and found that it had become a barrier to moving forward into employment.
When he moved to Scarborough he met Charlotte who just so happened to work for Autism Plus. Charlotte enrolled him on the RISE Programme, and Nathan’s life has since transformed
Multiply - Kian's Story
Before meeting CJ, Kian was struggling with alcohol abuse, felt lonely and isolated and lacked direction in his life. His finances had become out of control and he needed help to make changes.
CJ works for York Based CIC Coterminous and is a keyworker on the Multiply programme. He has supported Kian to regain control of his life, gain his confidence back, get control of his finances and find employment!
Kian is now becoming the father he wants to be for his daughter and enjoying life again
The Omari Family - Multiply
In this video you will hear the Omari Family’s story, a family who fled from Afghanistan in 2021 and were relocated to Skipton in North Yorkshire.
The family have received support through the Multiply programme from Craven College.
This video was made in collaboration with Inspired Youth
Luke's Story - Working for Health
Working for Health bridge the gap between mental health and employability services in Hull, East Riding and Selby.
Luke came across Working for Health when he was struggling with his mental health and had lost all self belief. He knew he needed to make changes and needed support knowing where to start. Luke has become so empowered by the support that he wants to go on to support others and has set up his own business ‘We Go Again’ to do just that!
Kate's Story - York Learning
Kate was struggling to find employment after moving over the UK. She found support through RISE at York Learning and studied ESOL and functional skills to get her to become more job ready.
After seeing the impact of the pandemic she wanted to work in the healthcare sector so realised she had to develop her skills in order to do that.
She now is doing an apprenticeship and is doing something she loves!
Jimmy's Story - Up For Yorkshire
Selby District AVS (now Up for Yorkshire) are a Keyworker on the ATI Programme, they support people across the district to transform their lives.
In this video you will hear Jimmy’s story. Jimmy began the ATI Programme in a very dark place, struggling with his anger. After meeting his keyworker Chris, his life changed.
This video was made in collaboration with Inspired Youth
Connect with us via our social media for updates on our projects, opportunities, the team and our impact. Visit our YouTube to find more case study videos and hear about the lives that have been transformed through our fantastic partnerships and programmes
Testimonials
“The transformation has been nothing short of mind-blowing, the way I interact with people, the way I can live my life differently. I became employable, I could speak with people, engage with people, and the biggest part of my journey is that I’m helping others that was in the position I was in before”
— Glen, ATI Participant and Keyworker
“"The difference I’ve seen for people has been so humbling, so overwhelming at times, but so phenomenal to see what people can
achieve with the right combination of support"”
— Keyworker on ATI
Our Impact Team
Our Impact Team is made up of creative individuals who share a passion in sharing and demonstrating the impact that our programmes are making. They do this through storytelling, social media, blog posts, events and collecting/understanding data.
Get in touch with them if you would like to help us raise awareness of the impact Better Connect and our Partners are making.
