Stories

Our latest Customer Services Employment Pathway is creating inclusive retail employment opportunities for forcibly displaced talent.

A Breaking Barriers’ client writes about his aspiration to transfer his extensive professional experience to the energy transition sector.

Hiliary Jenkins, Sustainability Business Partner at IKEA UK & Ireland, discusses Breaking Barriers’ impact on its global refugee employment programme.

Thomas shares his story of gaining employment at IKEA, building his confidence and establishing a new life in the UK.

Laura Mountain, Head of Foundation, Social Value and Sustainability at City & Guilds Foundation, discusses the organisation’s commitment to supporting refugees into employment.

From ballroom dancing champion to HR consultant, Viktor shares his story of building a new life, in a new country.

Oleksii shares his story of resilience and ambition as he rebuilds his life and legal career in the UK.

Hani Kablawi, our former trustee and Head of International at BNY, talks about the importance of meaningful employment.

From asylum seeker to engineering professional, Ahmed's story shows how meaningful employment can pave the way to freedom and confidence.