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Step 2 Success with St Francis Employability.
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
Jul 15


📚ESOL challenge of the week!
🛒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
Jul 13


Our social supermarket! Thursday 12pm - 13:45 servicing our local community!
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
Jul 9


Building Interview Skills for Success
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
Jul 8


One-To-One Budgeting Sessions
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
Jul 7


🌍✨ What a fantastic Refugee Week celebration in Coventry! ✨🌍
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
Jul 6


Meet Kandi!
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
Jul 3


St Francis Employability at Refugee week family fun day 2026.
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
Jun 29


Say Hello to Emma - One of Our Newest Volunteers!
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
Jun 16


🌟Meet the newest member of our ESOL team!🌟
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
Jun 15


Unison supporting St Francis Employability clients to know their working rights.
Thank you to Unison Coventry, @coventryunison for coming to St Francis Employability and meeting with learners from our LifeSkills employment course. During the 2-hour workshop, the team from Unison spoke to our clients about the rights of workers in the UK, how to access support, and the benefits of joining a union. There were also opportunities for the clients to ask questions and do some real myth-busting. We are very grateful to Unison for joining us in our ongoing suppor
Jun 12


St Francis Employability Allotment update.
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
Jun 11


Help to budget
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
Jun 10


National Volunteers' Week 2026!
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
Jun 5


Thank You!
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!
Jun 4


Remember to take meter readings from your gas, electric and water (if you have a water meter) when you move out of, or into a property.
When you leave a property, provide your supplier with meter readings so they can close your account and provide a final bill for you to pay. If you haven't done this and the new tenants don't register with a supplier, you may be liable for their usage. It may only be when your credit rating is impacted and you start to receive debt collectors' letters that you realize your old supplier believes you are still living there and need to pay the bill. Likewise, when you move into
Jun 3


🌟🔤ESOL Posters : Made by Students, For Students!🎨📚
Students from across all levels have designed these beautiful, engaging posters to help spread the word about our ESOL classes and support services 💬✨ At Saint Francis Employability, we welcome adults from ALL backgrounds 🌍🤝 Whether you want to improve your English for work, daily life, confidence, speaking, writing, or any other reason — we are here to support YOU ❤️ 💡 We listen to your needs 💡 We adapt our support to suit you 💡 We create a welcoming and friendly envir
Jun 1


Understanding the New Renters' Rights in the UK
Key Changes to Renters' Rights
May 21


Free CO2 Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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
May 15
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