The staff at St Francis Employability want to say a big thank you to Dr Bike aka Andrew, for coming and delivering 4 sessions of free bike repair to our clients. Many of our clients rely on their bikes to attend their classes, volunteering or employment appointments, also with the current economic situation bike repairs become less and less of a priority over essentials so Dr Bike offering his skills for free making sure peoples bikes are safe to use and kept in good conditio

Would you like to improve your English while learning how to access healthcare in the UK? Our Women’s ESOL for Health programme helps you develop your English and feel more confident talking about important health topics. 💬💚 If you need support with ESOL and want to better understand healthcare in the UK, we’re here to help. 📍 St Francis Employability, St Francis of Assisi Church, Links Road, Coventry, CV6 3DQ 📞 07584 095004 📧 leonnaw@stfcov.org Please get in touch to

St Francis Employability were proud to be one of many local organisations who came together to support victims of modern slavery in and around Coventry. The event held last week at Coventry cathedral was an opportunity for members of the public, survivors and support organisations to come together and share information, network and offer support. St Francis Employability were there to offer our services to help victims to be able to move forward in their lives, build and deve

Do you have any spare wool from a jumper you never finished? We are looking for any wool that can be used by our visitors who are learning to weave and starting to make Christmas decorations. Any colour, texture, full balls or not. We would be grateful if you could drop it by the church, come and have a coffee with us and see how it will be used. We are open 9.30-2.45, please ask for Nic or Kay.

Our incredible volunteers have been busy cooking delicious homemade pakoras using potatoes grown in our very own garden, and they tasted amazing! We simply wouldn’t be able to run our Community Café without the dedication, enthusiasm and hard work of our wonderful volunteers. They put so much care into everything they do and make a real difference to our community every day. A huge and heartfelt thank you to every one of you, we appreciate you more than words can say! #Commun

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

There is an important date of 23 August 2026 and you may need to take action now. The Scheme is closed until October 2026 but there is an important date of 23 August 2026 that could affect you receiving the one-off discount of £150 on your electricity bill or prepayment electric meter between November 26 and March 27. (The money is not paid directly to you). If you’re eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill. You do not need to do anything

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

With everyone watching the pennies, preparing the daily lunch boxes can dent your wallet. If your child has not been automatically enrolled by the Council, could your child be entitled to free school meals? There are many benefits including, saving more than £450 a year per child, saving the time and hassle of shopping for and preparing packed lunches and knowing your child is getting a healthy, tasty cooked meal that can mean they achieve more on a full stomach. You could

At St Francis Employability, rather than giving our learners the answers, we use puzzles, games and problem-solving activities to help them discover the language for themselves. This builds confidence, strengthens memory and makes learning much more rewarding. Today we've got a parts of the face anagram challenge! 👀 How many words can you find? Which one was the trickiest? Can you use one of the words in a sentence? Pop your answers in the comments - we'd love to see how you

If you are a cyclist and your bike needs a bit of care then why not come to St Francis Employability to meet with Dr Bike who will be providing FREE bicycle checks and small repairs such as brake and gear adjustments, puncture repair, tyre inflation and general safety checks. There is no need to book an appointment just pop along with your bike to St Francis Employability, Links Road, Coventry, CV6 3DQ between 9:30am and 1:30pm on the dates shown on the poster.

Support for Our Community Cafe Our community café provides free breakfast and lunch every weekday to those in need, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. How Donations Help Every contribution helps us cover the costs of ingredients, supplies, and operational expenses. With your support, we can continue to serve nutritious meals, foster a sense of community, and promote well-being among our neighbours. Join Us in Making a Difference Your donations not only feed bo

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

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

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

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