Hospitality charity Only A Pavement Away has announced the placement of its 500th member into work since its conception in 2018.
It supports people facing homelessness and those wanting to rebuild their lives through employment. It calculates that the impact of placing 500 people into employment has added £25.6 million to the British economy through reduced government support, financial independence, and increased household expenditure.
Established by Greg and Gill Mangham on World Homelessness Day in 2018, Only A Pavement Away provides people experiencing barriers to employment with support and resources, covering everything from training and development to financial grants, to secure long-term employment in the hospitality sector.
Since it began, the charity has supported more than 1,800 candidates at recruitment fairs and workshops, and has supplied £50,000 in grants to help with everyday necessities such as shopping, travel fares, clothing, and rent.
Greg said: “As our number of members is growing, so is awareness of our mission, which is vital in continuing to help people facing homelessness into stable workplaces, and, in turn, create happier, safer lives.
“We want to thank everyone who has made this possible — from referral charities to our employer partners — who make it possible for us to have this positive impact on these communities.”
