Soulemann has been living in the UK since 2012, after fleeing persecution in his home country. He came to Mustard Tree to pursue his dream of owning his own business. “Because I live with my partner, I lost all…
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Jason’s Story
Jason joined Mustard Tree’s life-skills and employability training placement ‘Freedom’ back in April 2019, after being referred by a staff member at Wilson Carlisle House. “I was down in the dumps. I had no self-esteem or confidence… I was bored”….
New avenues for Pavel
During these times of great uncertainty and distress, there’s always a ray of light ready to shine through the clouds. We’re delighted to share the below update from our Freedom Coordinator Jacquie, who has some inspiring news from our Salford…
Daniel’s Story
Daniel joined the ‘Freedom Project’ – Mustard Tree’s life-skills and employability training programme, after struggling to find work in the area he wanted to build a career in. “What am I doing here?” When Daniel first stepped foot inside Mustard…
Ged’s Story
Ged’s Story Ged (61) joined the Freedom Project – Mustard Tree’s life skills and employability programme – after facing a prolonged period of unemployment. He is now back in work after graduating, having regained his confidence and self-respect. “Before…
Barry’s Story
Barry gives an insight into his journey through Mustard Tree’s life-skills and employability training programme ‘Freedom’, to becoming the charity’s Clearance Leader. Barry came to Mustard Tree after suffering a breakdown and losing all hope. Now he leads Mustard Tree’s…
Andrew’s Story
Andrew (33), came to Mustard Tree following a period of imprisonment and uncertainty around his future, falling out of employment for over five years. He is now about to embark on a new hospitality career after a successful spell on…
Maryam’s Story
Maryam came to the UK from Pakistan to get married. She joined Mustard Tree in January 2018, after escaping an abusive relationship hoping to rebuild her confidence and to find work. “I felt isolated and left out – like I…
Ryan’s Story
I joined Mustard Tree in October 2018, I found out about the place through my dad who had been coming to Mustard Tree from June. He felt like he had been enjoying it and support and thought it could be…
Sue’s Story
Sue, 59 has been living with a terminal illness for 18 months and has struggled with social isolation since life altering surgery and infection caused her to lose a leg. Sue and her son, Tristan, 20, have found a community…