Social Impact
At Grace Chocolates, we’re dedicated to transforming lives by supporting women who have experienced the justice system. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve combined employability training, health and wellbeing programmes – including our Wellbeing Wednesdays – and more to empower women on their journey to positive change. Through our social enterprise, participants gain vital skills, build confidence, and access new opportunities for a brighter future.
Women that we work with report that they:
- Feel more in control of their lives
- Have more access to support and opportunities to improve their lives
- Feel more confident and positive about the future
- Believe in themselves and have increased self esteem
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“They met me at a low point in my life and have helped me pick myself back up…”
Making Positive Changes participant February 2019,
Now staff team member
Depressed, anxious, worried and scared were just some of the things I was feeling before I got involved with Positive Changes. Because of the situation I was in I had no confidence and was worried about being “judged” but those feelings quickly vanished.
Coming along to Making Positive Changes was a game changer or me. I will admit I wasn’t a fan of the second day of the group. Focussing on ourselves was difficult because it was hard to find the best in myself. But friendships within the group grew each day and these days were worth the hard work. On these days I would go home and think about my situation and how I ended up where I was. These hard working days made me want to make “Positive Changes” and not go back to my old ways. With help, support and encouragement from the team I started to move on with my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t been involved with “Grace Chocolates” or the “Positive Changes” course.
I love everything about “Grace Chocolates”. They met me at a low point in my life and have helped me pick myself back up and have supported me ever since. I wanted to create a better life not just for me but also for my family and it makes me want to change even more.
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We can take referrals directly, through social workers or through other organisations. If you know someone that might benefit from our programmes please contact 07309 719209 or make an enquiry using the button below.