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.
Barak’s story
Following the death of his mother, Barak was unable to afford to support himself and his younger sister. […]
Read storyTaz’s story
Taz shares a typical day in her busy working life helping her young clients get the advice and […]
Read storyNicola’s story
Nicola*, 39, from Scarborough, came to St Giles after facing eviction due to financial difficulties and getting caught […]
Read storyStacey’s story
This story is part of the Peer Power series – a photographic collaboration between professional photographer Jeff Hubbard […]
Read storyLaura’s story
Before I came to Wonder Plus, my life was very different. For many years, I was exposed to […]
Read storyValerie’s story
At the time she came into contact with St Giles, she was attending sessions at her local youth […]
Read storyDarren’s Story
At that time, he was volunteering and had some physical disabilities which were affecting his levels of confidence […]
Read storyTommy’s story
The St Giles caseworker headed off to collect Tommy and bring him safely back to his care placement. […]
Read storyPeter’s story
The only person Peter will confide in is his St Giles caseworker, with whom he had previously been […]
Read storyClair’s story
COVID 19 came out of the blue for me. I had no time to sort out anything as […]
Read storyCharlotte’s story
Charlotte is also a volunteer for Wonder Plus and here’s what she says about her journey. I wanted […]
Read storyJack’s story
When St Giles first met him, 20 year old Jack* had been the victim of a serious assault […]
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