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Case studies

Last updated: 20-April-2012

This section of the website provides examples of how people are benefiting from the ESF programme in England. It includes participant stories and details of projects.

2007-2013 participant stories can be accessed by English region and by some key ESF target groups. Each participant's story will feature in the relevant region and in all groups that are relevant.

• 2007-2013 ESF programme: participant stories by region
• 2007-2013 ESF programme: participant stories by group
• 2007-2013 ESF programme: projects

Latest Case Studies

Michael’s in line for a great career

• ESF support gives skater Michael employment and a chance to train as a youth worker

The REACH Project – Shaun makes a difference

• Peer mentoring is helping an ex-offender turn his life around

REACH Project helped ex-offender fulfil his ambitions

• Follow the story of Luke, an ex-offender who finds he has a passion for cutting hair and how the ESF’s REACH Project helped him on his way

Paint It take the challenge

• The NOMS ESF Social Enterprise Challenge has been launched and Paint It is well on its way to success