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.
Eve’s story
When you don’t have all those worries, you become more open to opportunities. Eve is 23 and not originally […]
Read storySylvia’s story
Expect Respect supports girls and young women at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation. Relationships with the young […]
Read storyFiona’s Story
Expect Respect supports girls and young women at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation. Relationships with the young […]
Read storyBeth’s Story
Imagine spending Christmas in a bare, freezing flat with no furniture and no way to afford a proper […]
Read storyRonnie’s Story
When our Caseworker first met 22-year-old Ronnie (name changed to protect his confidentiality), he had just been released […]
Read storyDonny’s Story
Kyle contacted us with concerns about men in their late teens and 20s coming and going from the […]
Read storyJulie’s Story
Living in an outer London borough meant she was impacted by the living costs of more central […]
Read storyJohn’s Story
Louis, Team Leader in our London-based Skills and Employment Team, describes his work with John (name changed to […]
Read storyArdan’s Story
Ardan* came to us seeking a role within the education sector, but his journey to securing employment had […]
Read storyPaul’s Story
Paul*, a young man with experience in the care system, came to St Giles facing significant challenges but […]
Read storyRobert’s story
After a difficult start in life, Robert (name changed to protect confidentiality) came to St Giles for support […]
Read storyGraeme’s Story
Graeme came to St Giles after a life of trauma looking for support to help turn his life […]
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