My Future Project (formerly named Getting Cumbria to Work) was funded through the Building Better Opportunities programme funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund. The project closed on 30 June 2023.

The project, which started in 2017, sought to provide support and work with individuals who faced multiple and complex barriers to employment and who were furthest removed from the labour market.

It helped them to move towards and into employment by supporting them to play a greater, more productive role in their communities, demonstrate increased skills and confidence and be much more likely to consider employment or volunteering as a viable prospect. Supporting those facing multiple and complex barriers, it helped over 500 people across Barrow and South Lakeland gain employment, access training and search for jobs.

The project was led by Cumbria CVS in partnership with three local organisations across Barrow-in-Furness and South Lakeland, who worked together to deliver the project.

Cumbria Addictions; Advice & Solutions – www.cadas.co.uk

Right2Work (Oaklea Trust) –  www.right2work.org.uk

Women’s Community Matters – www.womenscommunitymatters.org

 

Success Stories

This project had a large number of success – please read the attached Case Studies to see how participants have been helped:

• Eddie’s Change of Career
• Faten Plans her Next Steps
• Joanne Builds a Better Life
• Lina Finds her Purpose
• Mahmoud Finds His Way
• Sam’s Success Story

A celebration event at the end of the project showcased a film produced by Signal Film & Media which highlighted the project’s successes, challenges, and participants’ journeys in their own words.