The charity 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.
Only A Pavement Away, established by Greg and Gill Mangham on World Homelessness Day in 2018, 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.
Ben, an Only A Pavement Away member and now comis chef, said: “Only A Pavement Away has been incredible both in setting up and guiding me through the process of starting my new job and with support once I’d begun working again. They’ve checked in and made sure I’m doing okay and helped with making the transition back into employment achievable. I’ve no concerns about reaching out and have truly enjoyed my time with them.”