"Suddenly I can see a future"
Welcome to Positive People.
Positive People and Hopeful Families offers a lifeline to people who are not in work to help build confidence, skills and give a sense of hope for the future.
The projects give people the opportunity to get involved in local communities, meet new people and have fun through a range of activities.
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Devon
“They had so much belief in me and this boosted my confidence, just having someone there was 100% what I needed. I want to be here and want to live my life”.
Cornwall
“The sessions are chilled out, fun and informative, giving you the confidence to be who you want to be.
It will help you to raise the bar and crack on with your life”.
Somerset
“My children have noticed a difference in my well-being. They say that they are proud of me. This makes me feel good that I am doing my best and that I am a positive role model”.
Yorkshire
“I am extremely pleased with the excellent support that I received from the team. I have not received this level of support since arriving in England three years ago”.
Latest news
“I’ve been given the opportunity to achieve my dream!” – Bonnie’s story
Bonnie is a passionate and hard working Saddler from Barnstaple. Having always dreamt of becoming a Saddler, but facing challenges along the way, Bonnie tells her story of how she got there and how she hopes to help others one day too. "I received a lot of help from...
Cosmic / Positive People Volunteer recruitment – Part one
Cosmic is on a drive to recruit superstar volunteers to support our digital trainers on the Positive People project. These exciting positions will see volunteers supporting events and workshops, getting stuck in with photography, digital drawing, sound and video. This...
Be your own boss!
It can be so hard to find employment that suits you, not just in terms of skills and aspiration, but also the hours that you can work, location and so on. On top of that, sometimes there’s not enough hours in the day to fit in what makes you happy… and that’s so...
“I’ve been given the opportunity to achieve my dream!” – Bonnie’s story
Bonnie is a passionate and hard working Saddler from Barnstaple. Having always dreamt of becoming a Saddler, but facing challenges along the way, Bonnie tells her story of how she got there and how she hopes to help others one day too. "I received a lot of help from...
Cosmic / Positive People Volunteer recruitment – Part one
Cosmic is on a drive to recruit superstar volunteers to support our digital trainers on the Positive People project. These exciting positions will see volunteers supporting events and workshops, getting stuck in with photography, digital drawing, sound and video. This...
When Nick came to Positive People sessions he was isolated and withdrawn. By week four of the course he was engaged, enthusiastic and his confidence had grown hugely. He has now secured his own flat and is working as a volunteer, we are so impressed that he has progressed so quickly.
