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

We’re excited to welcome The Hill Group to St Francis Employability for a special employer session exploring careers and opportunities within the construction industry. 📅 Tuesday 29 September 2026 ⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm 📍 St Francis Employability, Links Road, Coventry, CV6 3DQ Come along and hear directly from an employer about construction career pathways, entry requirements and CSCS cards, what makes a great candidate, and what employers look for when recruiting. Whether you

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

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

Blue Badge holders can park for free at Walsgrave Hospital, but registration of the badge may be required for first-time visitors. Disabled individuals with a valid Blue Badge are entitled to free parking at Walsgrave Hospital, whether attending as a patient or visiting someone. Free parking is available for the duration of your visit or appointment, ensuring easier access without parking First-time visitors must register their Blue Badge before visiting to access free parki

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

If you are currently working or are in the process of finding employment but would like to learn more about your rights as an employee, then please come along to this workshop run by Unison in partnership with St Francis Employability. Taking place on Wednesday 24th June at 1pm at St Francis Church, please contact David if you would like to book a space- David@stfcov.org #StFrancisEmployability #WorkersRights #Unison