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

What is a Social Supermarket? A social supermarket is designed to provide affordable food and essential items to individuals and families in need, while also promoting social inclusion and community support. These supermarkets typically operate on a membership basis, where customers are often required to demonstrate low income or financial hardship to access the services. Key Features of our Social Supermarket Affordable Pricing: Just £7.00 per week for your weeks worth of s

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

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

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

The Welfare Team received a lovely card from a client we have been supporting over the last few months. We helped her and her family with housing, benefit and debt issues as they started a new life after suffering domestic violence. Together we worked hard to ensure the family are now safe, settled and moving on and this show of appreciation really means a lot!

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