Note to publisher : 16.6.2026 submission Our students discovered so many free opportunities, including computer access, books in English and their first language 📖🌍, and groups and activities where they can meet new people 🤝😊. Many were amazed by how much the library can offer to help them learn, grow, and build confidence. 🌟 The highlight? Receiving their very first library cards! 🎉💳 If you're a beginner English speaker and want to improve your IT skills, our ESOL for

It was amazing to see so many people come together to celebrate our diverse community. I felt proud to live in Coventry and to be part of Saint Francis Employability. ❤️ I am constantly inspired by our students who step out of their comfort zones to attend, practise their English, and create opportunities for themselves. Their courage inspired me to do the same, and I was delighted to share a little piano performance. 🎹 A huge thank you to our students, volunteers, charities

When she first arrived in the UK, she was keen to meet new people, gain experience, and get involved in her new community. After visiting St Francis Employability with Chat Central (Voluntary Action, Coventry), she was inspired by the support on offer and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. So it did not take long before she wanted to become part of the team. Now, as she approaches her one-year anniversary volunteering with us, Kandi continues to bring a smile, joy and warmth to

Thank you to everyone who made the family fun day for refugee week 2026 a huge success, estimates are over 300 people attended the event that saw organisations from across Coventry come together to put on activities, information stands and live performances of music, dance and poetry all in celebration of Coventry's Diversity during refugee week. St Francis Employability were there with staff members Kallif, Aggie and David along with some of our fantastic volunteers to run o

Emma, a student at Coventry University, is excited to join our Social Supermarket team as a volunteer. She is passionate about making a difference in the community, and looks forward to gaining valuable experience while supporting those in need. One the many volunteers that help to us supporting the community, together we have got this ! #StFrancsisEmployability #Volunteering #WorkingTogether #Community #Support

We’re delighted to welcome Asima to the team as our new Junior Tutor. Recently CELTA‑qualified, she brings real enthusiasm for supporting learners and helping them build confidence. Her dedication and commitment to making learning accessible and enjoyable will be a great addition to our provision. Please join us in giving Asima a warm welcome. We’re excited to see the positive impact she will have within our learning community. 📚✨ #StFrancisEmployability #Community #NewRecru

Now that we are seeing the sunny weather arrive, we are starting to see the hard work of volunteers and staff come to fruition in our allotment. Having already harvested fresh garlic, we now have tomatoes and broad beans growing, and the beans are ready to be picked and used in one of the delicious meals at our community café. We have garlic, sweet potatoes and herbs also growing, watch this space!! The food we cultivate is used in our community cafe, where we serve breakfast

Are you struggling to manage your money and unsure if you are getting all the financial help you are entitled to? Join our next budgeting and debt management sessions, looking at how you can prepare a budget that could help you address your spending so you can get the most out of your money. Please call Nic on 07387 66 8322 to join the next course (Held on the first and second Wednesday afternoons in the month). #FinancialEducation #WelfareTeam #StFrancisEmployability #Com

Our volunteers are the heart of St Francis Employability, and this National Volunteers' Week, we want to celebrate their incredible contributions. A huge THANK YOU to every single member of our volunteer team for their dedication and hard work. Every weekday, our volunteers bring life to St Francis Employability. From a warm welcome at reception, to the delicious meals served in the café, the support provided during classes, and the care taken to maintain our garden and allot

Starting Monday 15th June is Refugee Week, and this year’s theme is “Courage”. We are encouraging everyone in our community to share what courage looks like for them. It could be a family member or friend, a real-life person from the past or present, or even a fictional story or character. Just something that genuinely means something to you and moves you. Perhaps your words could make a difference for someone or resonate with something they are currently going through. I als

If you have gas appliances in your home, a detector could save your life. The presence of gas appliances, such as boilers, gas cookers, or gas fires, can significantly enhance the comfort and convenience of your living environment. However, it is crucial to recognise that these appliances, while beneficial, also come with potential risks if they are not functioning properly. Faulty boilers, gas cookers, or gas fires can release a poisonous, odourless, and lethal gas known as

It was a pleasure to attend Finda Biz Networking for the first time, such a seriously positive and inspiring business networking experience! A big thank you to Harj Hundal for the warm welcome and for making the time so valuable. It was great to connect and have meaningful conversations with so many of you. If you feel you could contribute to the work we do at St Francis Employability and help us break barriers for our community, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Lookin

St Francis Employability was fortunate to host a team from Coventry Building Society, who conducted a workshop for our clients on fraud prevention. The session provided information and tips on safeguarding personal information online, identifying telephone and text message scams, and steps to take if one suspects they have fallen victim to a scam. The main advice given was if you feel you have been a victim of a scam to speak to your bank or building society as soon as possib

Lungile is one of our new Reception Volunteers and she has wasted no time getting involved with the support and training that we offer to our amazing Volunteering Team. As well as joining our LifeSkills Employment course, she will also be attending our weekly Volunteer Training! We have various volunteering roles available and a whole host of support we can offer... interested please contact Danielle at danielle@stfcov.org #StFrancisEmployability #Community #Volunteering #Get

Yesterday we had the absolute privilege of visiting University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, where we were given a fantastic tour and such a warm welcome by the wonderful Barbara. Lewinsky and Aggie, along with a group of students, truly enjoyed the experience. It was not only an opportunity to explore the hospital environment, but also to really understand the values that sit at the heart of everything they do, Compassion, Improvement, Learning, Openness, Partnership, Pr

Aggy, our Employer Engagement Officer, had the absolute pleasure of attending BNI Godiva as a guest of Emma Sharp, what an inspiring and energetic room to be in! It was fantastic to learn more about the incredible work your businesses are doing and to have the opportunity to share what we do at St Francis Employability. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen, for the warm welcome, and for the amazing feedback after my speech, it really means a lot. #StFrancisEmployab

Fatma is new to the area and is looking to make friends and support her local community. She has already started volunteering in our Community Kitchen and we can tell that she is going to be an invaluable member of our volunteering team! If you are interested volunteering please email Danielle at danielle@stfcov.org #StFrancisEmployability #Volunteering #Community

At Saint Francis Employability, we’ve been inspired by one of our talented members of the community Ali Dualeh, who shared the beautiful art of traditional threaded cloth-making from his home country. Through vibrant colours and skilled craftsmanship, he not only created stunning pieces but also brought culture, confidence, and community together. 🌍✨ Do you have a talent, tradition, or skill to share? Come down and celebrate your creativity and culture with us. Your story ma

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Learners in a Skills for Life session developing their speaking, listening and vocabulary skills in a roleplay activity as shop assistants and customers. #StFrancisEmployability #SkillsForLife #ESOL #Community