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…
Life Stories
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…
Tina’s Story
The first time I became homeless , I was young and married with two kids and my relationship completely broke down. I was no longer his ‘wife’ by the end, I was only there for the kids. I got kicked…
Josh’s Story
Josh, 20, joined Mustard Tree on our employability and life skills program Freedom earlier this year. After experiencing mental trauma, he has now found a passion for catering and has recently been successful in getting a job, as a kitchen…
Tandrima’s Story
Tandrima joined Mustard Tree after fleeing India as an asylum seeker and settled here in January 2018. Tan bravely shared her story of her journey, her drive for change and her hopes for the future as she waits in hope…
James’ Story
“I just wanted to be me. Mustard Tree let me open up and find myself”. James came to Mustard Tree with very low confidence and self-esteem preventing him from doing everyday tasks. Through his time with our warehouse and vans…
Borris’s Story
Borris came to Manchester six months ago after having to leave his home country, his family and everything he knew behind. At Mustard Tree, Borris has finally found somewhere to feel safe, a sense of community and is hoping he…
Norma’s Story
“I don’t ever need to be unhappy, because when I come to Mustard Tree, they make me happy.” Norma first came to Mustard Tree after losing her father. She was struggling with anxiety, depression and was finding looking for work…