September 2022

Beanstalk Business Support CIC has been a personal dream of mine for many years, and I am so proud (and humbled) that it has finally come true. Every combination of events in my life has led to Beanstalk! Teenage mum At 16 years of age, I was still at school when my son was born. This left me in a position where I had no qualifications or skills for employment, and I was reliant on state benefits and living in social housing. My family had to move away for work, leaving me as a vulnerable lone parent. Without family support, I experienced a range of mental health issues that included loneliness and intense social isolation. As my mental health deteriorated, it became harder for me to see a way forward – yet I desperately wanted to improve the life of myself and my son. Joyce came into my life. By chance, I came across a project for young mums to attend a work placement programme and college. Not only could I achieve an education and work experience, but they also funded a nursery place for my son. I was assigned a job coach – Joyce Boreham, and with her support, encouragement, and empathy, I completed the work placement programme, gained a business administration qualification, and achieved the skills and confidence necessary for permanent employment and a meaningful career. This changed my life and paved a new path for me. Without the support from Joyce, this may never have happened, and I’ve dedicated my life to be that person for others. Empowering them to improve their life chances. I have over 25 years of professional experience supporting people towards employment, whether this has been through overseeing work placements and apprenticeships through previous employment or supporting those on funded projects for Myerscough College, Preston Vocational Centre, and Community Gateway Association. One step at a time. Everything that I have learned through my personal and professional experience has shown how vital it is for everyone to be able to access education, learning, and a meaningful career. I saw first-hand and have witnessed others who have also felt that moving forwards is too big a task. Even if a course has been on offer, the barriers to attending have piled up so that confidence, self-belief, and motivation have been shattered. I have set up Beanstalk to break down these barriers to employment one step at a time. This is achieved by continuing to provide projects that offer wrap-around pastoral support, work experience, understanding, and encouragement. I am thankful every day for the opportunity that was given to me. If it wasn’t for the support of Joyce, my job coach, and accessing the project, I’m not sure where my son and I would be now. The impact of these projects is immeasurable – it helps change the lives of so many people for the better! Beanstalk is making a difference to as many people as possible, just as my job coach did for me. I dedicate Beanstalk to Joyce with love and thanks. Kerry x

Please take a minute to have a look at my Powtoons presentation about my time doing work experience at Beanstalk Business Support. Work Experience at Beanstalk – my personal benefits, by Liam White What does Beanstalk do? My Time Working at Beanstalk! I have worked with Beanstalk Business Support for several months. I started working for Beanstalk to improve my business skills, which also helped excessively when it came to taking my business GCSE exams. Whilst studying at Myerscough part-time, and taking my GCSEs at home – a job seemed practically impossible. Joining Beanstalk allowed me to work in my spare time to get support if things were difficult. Progression to College – Skills I will leave with include: The Best Parts of Working Here Include: What I Have Learned at Beanstalk: “Beanstalk has helped me to grow professionally and learn things I couldn’t have elsewhere. They provide new opportunities all the time, allowing me to grow and explore. We attended an awards ceremony (my first). It allowed me to interact with other companies and discover how businesses tie into social events. Beanstalk has allowed me to grow my social skills and my organisation skills drastically.” Join Beanstalk for your Work Experience! By Liam White

Beanstalk Business Support CIC (www.beanstalkbusiness.co.uk) is a registered Community Interest Company that aims to make a difference, benefit society, and positively impact communities. At Beanstalk, we know that sustainable employment is crucial for communities and individuals. So, our number one priority is to create meaningful employment opportunities. We support businesses to keep providing essential jobs. We also help individuals become the best candidates for these roles. Do you want to make a difference? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others to improve their lives, and the lives of their families and to make a positive contribution to their local community? Then Beanstalk is for you. We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate teammates who can help make it happen. Who we’re looking for ​We are looking for an engaging and enthusiastic workshop facilitator who specialises in Personal Development and Life Skills and has a genuine interest in helping people reach their full potential within the world of work. This role is offered on a flexible basis, with various working hours, and is based in Lancashire. In this role, you will be required to. The perks Specification You may have the skills, passion, and attributes that make you the ideal candidate for this role but find it hard to evidence all criteria. We consider all applications, and we are committed to finding the right person and will invest in their professional and personal development. If you can help others – we can help you. An important bit Beanstalk Business Support is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. We promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Every member of our team has their own role in relation to Safeguarding – it’s everyone’s responsibility! How to apply If you think that we share similar values and you would enjoy facilitating some of our workshops, please send us your CV with a cover email to [email protected]. Please call 0300 365 5530 if you would like any further information or a quick chat about the role. We hope to hear from you soon! __________________________________________________________________________________ This appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Interviews will explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including motivation to work with and ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people together with emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline. *All self-employed people are responsible for paying their own taxes and National Insurance. ________________________________________________________________________________

Beanstalk Business Support CIC is a registered Community Interest Company that aims to make a difference, benefit society, and positively impact communities. At Beanstalk, we know that sustainable employment is crucial for communities and individuals. So, our number one priority is to create meaningful employment opportunities. We support businesses to keep providing essential jobs. We also help individuals become the best candidates for these roles. Do you want to make a difference? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others to improve their lives, and the lives of their families and to make a positive contribution to their local community? Then Beanstalk is for you. We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate teammates who can help make it happen. Who we’re looking for ​We are looking for an engaging and enthusiastic tutor or trainer who specialises in food and cookery and has a genuine interest in helping people reach their full potential. This role is offered in partnership with Victoria’s Corner, on a flexible basis with various working hours, and is based in Lancashire. We have a current opportunity in North Lancashire every Monday afternoon (term-time) on our Skills for Schools project. In this role, you will be required to. Help raise expectations and aspirations of students, to enthuse, motivate and create ownership of their own development. The perks Specification An important bit Beanstalk Business Support is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. We promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Every member of our team has their own role in relation to Safeguarding – it’s everyone’s responsibility! How to apply If you think that we share similar values and you would enjoy tutoring some of our workshops, please send us your CV with a cover email to [email protected]. Please call 0300 365 5530 if you would like any further information or a quick chat about the role. We hope to hear from you soon! __________________________________________________________________________________ This appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Interviews will explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including motivation to work with and ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people together with emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline. *All self-employed people are responsible for paying their own taxes and National Insurance. __________________________________________________________________________________

From everyone at Beanstalk we want to wish Liam (who has been with us for work experience for the past year) a BIG congratulations on his fantastic GCSE results and for securing a level 3 place at college – what a guy! We are going to miss your bright, happy, and always helpful attitude – as well as your brilliant Powtoons presentations (none of us knows how to use Powtoons – what will we do without you?). Your future looks bright and we love seeing you shine. Thank you for always being amazing! All our best wishes. The Beanstalk Team Click here to see one of Liam’s presentations about his time at Beanstalk – just brilliant!