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
Leanne's Story - Rise2Thrive Trailblazer
A quarter of the UK’s workforce report feeling unable to cope with workplace stress.
For Leanne, workplace stress forced her from roles in high-pressured healthcare settings to long-term sick leave, and eventually, unemployment.
When she met Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind’s Debi, things began to change. She enrolled on Rise2Thrive Trailblazer, regained her confidence, and is now ready to return to the workforce.
Vicky's Story - Rise2Thrive
Vicky’s story starts with the support of Rise2Thrive partners New Beginnings Peer Support, and Mindful Photography UK.
Having fled a decades long abusive relationship, through the support of the programme Vicky has discovered freedom, self-expression and the ability to see colour again.
Nathan's Story - RISE
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.
Jo's Story
Jo accessed support with Kyra Womens Programme through Rise2Thrive Trailblazer. After not having to apply for work for over 26 years, the thought of finding a new job was overwhelming. Kyra helped Jo get to a place where she felt she could consider working again.
Kian's Story - Multiply
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
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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.
