Voices from the frontline

The people we work with come from all different backgrounds, situations and ages. Our approach is not one-size-fits-all. We work with each person as an individual, helping them realise their future goals. Read the stories of some of them here.

Gareth’s story

This story is part of the Peer Power series – a photographic collaboration between professional photographer Jeff Hubbard […]

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Danielle

This story is part of the Peer Power series – a photographic collaboration between professional photographer Jeff Hubbard […]

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Claire’s story

This story is part of the Peer Power series – a photographic collaboration between professional photographer Jeff Hubbard […]

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Bola’s story

This story is part of the Peer Power series – a photographic collaboration between professional photographer Jeff Hubbard […]

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Adrian’s story

This story is part of the Peer Power series – a photographic collaboration between professional photographer Jeff Hubbard […]

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Barak’s story

Following the death of his mother, Barak was unable to afford to support himself and his younger sister. […]

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Taz’s story

Taz shares a typical day in her busy working life helping her young clients get the advice and […]

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Nicola’s story

Nicola*, 39, from Scarborough, came to St Giles after facing eviction due to financial difficulties and getting caught […]

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Stacey’s story

This story is part of the Peer Power series – a photographic collaboration between professional photographer Jeff Hubbard […]

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Laura’s story

Before I came to Wonder Plus, my life was very different. For many years, I was exposed to […]

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Valerie’s story

At the time she came into contact with St Giles, she was attending sessions at her local youth […]

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Darren’s Story

At that time, he was volunteering and had some physical disabilities which were affecting his levels of confidence […]

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