The impact report found the charity has placed 661 people into employment since its founding. Other key highlights from the report include:
- 661 people have been placed into employment to date, adding £25.1m to the UK economy through reduced Government support, financial independence and increased household expenditure
- 246 selected charities and organisations are working with Only A Pavement Away
- 2,856 people have attended the learning & development sessions to date
- 102 hospitality businesses are working with Only A Pavement Away
Only A Pavement Away has also provided financial support to its beneficiaries, awarding over £58,000 to help candidates and members start and sustain employment since 2018. The full impact report is available to view here.
Greg Mangham, Only A Pavement Away founder and chief executive, said: “Gill & I are so proud of what Only A Pavement Away has achieved since its inception in 2018, and I’m incredibly optimistic about the future.
“Our charity is built on a simple yet powerful concept — equipping people with new skills and life-changing opportunities while addressing a critical recruitment need in the hospitality industry. Everyone deserves a chance.”
Only A Pavement Away is aiming to reach 1,000 members in employment by the end of 2025 and to support 5,000 individuals each year by 2030.