August bank holiday on Monday, August 25 means many benefits arrive early. Payments due on August 23–25 will instead be made on Friday 22 August. This applies to major benefits: Universal Credit, Child Benefit, state pension, PIP, carer’s and attendance allowance. The early payments are to ensure families do not suffer from financial disruption so they can plan for bills, groceries, and back-to-school costs. #StFrancisEmployability #Benefits #BankHoliday

We are fortunate that Dr Bike aka Andrew is attending St Francis Employability over the next few weeks to offer FREE bike safety checks to keep you and your family cycling safe during the holidays. Dr Bike is able to to do a thorough safety check of your bike and time permitting complete minor repairs. Dr Bike will be coming back to St Francis Employability on, Wednesday 26th August, Thursday 3rd September and Monday 7th September between 9:30am - 1:30pm, no need to book just

Today we we very fortunate to have a visitor to help us keep our allotment watered, Ari, came to meet with Danielle and David to discuss our allotment project and look at all the vegetables we are growing for our community kitchen including our first cucumber. We are really pleased to be working with Ari to help offer people the opportunity to engage more with local green spaces in Radford including volunteering in our allotment. Ari is a Community Organiser from Grapevine Co

The St Francis Employability Employment team receiving their training to keep them up to date with the latest Safeguarding procedures at St Francis Employability. Team training like this is essential to make sure we maintain a high quality of service for our clients in line with current Government legislation, it's also great for team moral and sharing ideas for how to offer support to each other and the clients in difficult situations. #StFrancisEmployability #TeamTraining #

Looking for work... In work and want to know more... Want to develop your workplace skills and knowledge... Then this could be the course for you!! Our Steps to Success course takes place each week and covers topics such as AI in the workplace, workers rights, mental wellbeing and ends with a professional mock interview! The next Steps 2 Success course starts on Tuesday 21st July, if you would like more information please contact David via the details on the poster. #StFranci

🛒Can you name these items? Write the names in the comments. 🍎 1. __________🍌 2. __________🥚 4. __________ ⭐ Extra Challenge: Write one sentence using "I like..." or "I don't like..." Example:✅ I like apples.✅ I don't like eggs. 💬 Share your answers in the comments and practise your English with us! #ESOL #LearnEnglish #EnglishPractice #EnglishForEveryone #Coventry #stfrancisemployability

What a fantastic day! 🎉 Today, we had the pleasure of taking our clients to Coventry Building Society, where they experienced realistic mock interviews and received valuable, personalised feedback to help them prepare for future job opportunities. A huge thank you to Lynne and the entire Coventry Building Society team for your exceptional hospitality and such a warm welcome. Your generosity, professionalism, and willingness to share your expertise made the experience truly m

If you are unable to attend our group Budgeting Sessions on the first 2 Wednesdays of the month, we can offer you an individual budgeting appointment. The appointment will be confidential, non-judgmental and tailored to how you are managing your money with the aim to improve your financial confidence so you are more financially capable. During the appointment we can help you to prepare your own budget, checking that you are maximising your income, making any eligible benefit

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

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

From May 1st 2026 the rights around renting have changed. * Landlords will only be able to evict tenants for a reason; this includes selling the property or moving in a close family member. * No more Section 21 evictions. * The majority of tenancies will become Assured Periodic Tenancies. This means tenants can stay in a property as long as they want, unless a valid Section 8 notice is served or a tenant gives 2 months' notice. * It will be illegal to discriminate against ren

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

Today for Green Day, we stand together to raise awareness for mental health, reminding people that they are never alone, even in the moments they feel unseen. Green represents hope, strength, healing, and support. A simple conversation, a check-in text, or listening without judgment can make more difference than you realise. Mental health affects so many people silently. Today is about breaking stigma, encouraging openness, and creating a world where asking for help feels saf

In our driving theory course, students learn essential motorway skills, including lane rules, smart motorways, handling congestion, and what to do after a breakdown. Test your knowledge! Here’s a question from the session. Which answer is correct? Let us know below 👇 #StFrancisEmployability #DrivingTheory #TestYourKnowledge

This time, we had the pleasure of being invited to Lloyds Banking Group, where our clients had an amazing opportunity to practise their interview skills through mock interviews with their fantastic team. A huge thank you to everyone involved for giving their time and for providing such valuable, constructive feedback. Experiences like this really help our clients build confidence, develop their skills, and take important steps towards employment. Opportunities like these trul