We are excited to share our new online booklet which contains all you need to know about St Francis Employability, our team and our activities! https://heyzine.com/flip-book/7611f9ace5.html

We would love to hear from you, your voice is important! St Francis Church and its hall are at the heart of the community – home to worship, and St Francis Employability, which supports people into work, confidence, and brighter futures. But the truth is, the buildings are tired, deteriorating, and no longer fit the needs of everyone who uses them. Plans are being developed to renovate and extend the church, creating a warmer, more welcoming space with room for the community

Join Our Fun Inclusive Craft Group! We are excited to invite you to our craft group this Monday at St Francis Church, Links Road, Coventry! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Event Details: Date: Monday 23rd February Location: St Francis Church, Links Road, Coventry Time: 10-12 What to Expect: Inclusive and welcoming atmosphere Variety of craft activities for all skill levels Opportunity to meet n

Learning is fun! Engaging in an interactive language activity, these students are using picture cards to boost their vocabulary skills and creativity. A great way to make education lively and enjoyable! 🌟📚 #LanguageLearning #InteractiveLearning #EducationFun

ESOL students explored the difference between high-risk and low-risk foods, learning key vocabulary while working with real food items. Through hands-on classification activities, they built confidence in discussing food safety and everyday health in practical, meaningful ways. #ESOL #StFrancisEmployability #LearningAboutFood #CofidenceBuilding

We were spoiled today buy our fantastic kitchen volunteers who made a variety of pancakes for the community and our staff team, creating lots of unique shapes along the way including David's fidget spinner pancake. Thank you again to our brilliant volunteers and Happy Pancake day everyone, what is your favourite pancake topping?

Throughout the course, they’ve worked hard to improve their English skills ✍️📚 (including typing 💻, spelling 🔤, vocabulary 🗣️, and communication 🤝) all in a positive, supportive, and friendly atmosphere 😊🌟 It’s been a pleasure teaching such a motivated group 👏💬, and we’re so proud of their progress! 🎉📈 If you or someone you know would benefit from this course, please reach out 📩 , we’d be happy to help place you in a class!

St Francis Church and its hall are at the heart of the community – home to worship, and St Francis Employability, which supports people into work, confidence, and brighter futures. But the truth is, the buildings are tired, deteriorating, and no longer fit the needs of everyone who uses them. Plans are being developed to renovate and extend the church, creating a warmer, more welcoming space with room for the community to grow. To help shape how the building looks, feels, an

Winter can be incredibly challenging, particularly for people facing financial hardship, health issues, or insecure housing. At St Francis Employability, we believe warmth is a basic necessity, not a luxury - and this winter we’ve been proud to support our community in staying safe and well. We are a funded Centre for Warmth, supported by @Cadent, who have enabled us to provide essential warmth items to people who need them most. Through this funding, Cadent supplied heated b

At the end of our Skills for Life course, students received their certificates for both lessons and volunteering. We celebrated their hard work, achievements, and progress in building English skills and confidence! 🌟👏

Our students practised using the past tense irregular verbs through fun games and information-sharing activities. It was an interactive learning environment where the students were fully engaged and excited to show what they learned.

Mahvish, Sadia and Josephin have been volunteering with us now for a few weeks and are always preparing delicious meals such as todays vegetable biriyani. They are affectionately known as the "Wednesday kitchen dream team." Thank you for all your hard work and culinary skills.

Entry 2 ESOL class explore the future continuous, practising how to talk about actions happening at a specific time in the future. Proud to see everyone growing in confidence and communication. Great energy and great progress! 🌟📚

Support from St Thomas Church St Thomas Church in Kersley, Coventry, has generously collected and donated food for our social supermarket Christmas hampers. It is good deeds like this that ensure our supermarket continues to support the local community through some very tough times. Gratitude A big thanks to St Thomas Church, Kersley! 🙏🏽

Thank you so much for helping pack the Christmas hampers! 🎄🌲🎄 Supporting Our Community: Packing Hampers for Social Supermarket Clients We are thrilled to share that Rawww Social Media Marketing visited us yesterday with generous donations for our hampers! Their support means the world to us and to the community we serve. Not only did they contribute with donations, but they also dedicated their time to help us pack all the hampers. It was a wonderful day filled with teamwo

Mmmm, you can never have too much chocolate! 🍫🎄 The rich, velvety taste of chocolate has a way of bringing joy and comfort to our lives, making it a beloved treat for people of all ages. Whether it’s a creamy milk chocolate bar, a decadent dark chocolate truffle, or a delightful white chocolate confection, the variety of chocolate options available is truly endless. Each type offers its unique flavor profile and texture, catering to different preferences and occasions. Than

We are thrilled to share a behind-the-scenes look at our recent efforts in packing hampers for our social supermarket clients! 🎥✨ These hampers are a vital resource for individuals and families navigating the challenges of the cost of living. What is the Social Supermarket? Our social supermarket is designed to support those in need by providing a weekly shop valued at around £30, all for a membership fee of just £7. This initiative not only helps to alleviate financial str

Big thanks to Fortem gift tree campaign! They have certainly got good contacts with Santa! As many parents collected gifts for their children to receive for Christmas! Well done for all the hard work! Happy faces everywhere 😊😁💕

We learned how to write and send a card through the post! The students practiced writing an address and preparing their cards for mailing. We made the experience feel real inside the classroom — using actual cards, a post office box, and even having one student act as the postman. Everyone enjoyed posting cards to each other and then receiving them from our class postman. It is a fun and practical way to learn! Importance of This Activity for Migrants Settling in the UK This

Thanks to the generosity of Coventry Building Society, a group of our St Francis Employability (STFE) clients had the chance to experience something truly special: an exciting afternoon at a Coventry City FC home match, against Charlton. For many of our clients - who are rebuilding their confidence, finding their feet in a new country, or working hard to re-enter employment - this wasn’t “just a football game.” It was a rare moment of joy, belonging, and community connection.