Posts by Steven Cotton
Furlonteering – Sarah’s Story
I usually work as a Community Engagement Coordinator with a charity based within a community centre. I heard about Grow through a relative and I have been following its development with excitement from the outset. Since Grow’s launch, I’ve had the opportunity to attend fundraising events, graduation ceremonies, and I’ve also been a Grow Gardeners…
Read MoreLaunching Walk and Talk
We are very excited to launch our new programme. Walk and Talk is a walking mentoring programme aimed at young people aged 16/24. This programme is part of our response to Covid-19. Whether you are feeling stuck, isolated or unsure what’s next for you, this programme could be a real Kickstarter! Grow will match each…
Read MoreDale’s Story So Far
Before Grow I was looking for jobs and apprenticeships. I attended a Job Centre session and heard about Grow. On the first day I felt quite skeptical of the program, planting flowers and such, and I also felt awkward since I hadn’t met new people since the start of college. Grow however has definitely helped…
Read MoreFurlonteering – Wendy’s Story
In my usual role I work as the Learning and Development Manager for a health care charity in Sheffield. Part of my role is to widen participation and encourage young people into the health and social care professions, by providing workplace experiences, information about job roles and career progression routes. I heard about Grow through…
Read MoreNathan’s Story So Far…
Nathan’s Story Nathan was a part of Grow’s Autumn 2019 programme. Before Grow I had just finished college studying Games Design, after passing the course I was struggling to find a job. I heard about Grow through Sheffield Futures. Grow looked interesting and helpful, I emailed the team and received a phone call where we…
Read MoreGrow Summer Update
Our latest E-Newsletter is now live. Click here to read more
Read MoreWe’re back!
I think it’s fair to say that 2020 has taken some unexpected turns. We, like most of you, had to take a step back and stop for a short while but we’re very excited to be back! We don’t feel able to run our main Grow Programme at the moment but we’re running sessions every…
Read MoreA Different Environment
Stopping gives you time to reflect and ponder, to look back at what we’ve achieved since starting Grow in 2018, from the Pilot Programme, gaining momentum on each programme with increasing numbers of young people coming through our door. We have come a long way and have now impacted quite a few young people’s lives,…
Read MoreThe Hunt
Who’s joining the hunt? We’re all stuck at home so we thought we’d bring some entertainment straight to your phone (and raise a little to help Grow keep afloat at this unusual time!!) The rules: Pay your £3 hunters fee (to pay text ‘treasure’ to 70085) Once you’ve paid text your name to the Hunt…
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