About

About us · St Helens

Community is
our starting point.

Joy Free Job Training CIC is a Community Interest Company based in St Helens. We bring practical training, creative activity and community support together to help people build skills, confidence and connections.

Our work includes support for women, minority ethnic communities and refugees, alongside affordable services for community groups and small organisations.

A group in blue Joy Free Job Training shirts standing together beside Threads of Belonging project displays
Sharing skills and celebrating community through Threads of Belonging.
Our purpose

Opportunity with
community at its centre.

We connect practical learning with shared experiences, giving people opportunities to participate and contribute.

Practical progress

Create opportunities to develop useful skills and take steps into work, volunteering or further learning.

A sense of belonging

Bring people together through shared activities, conversation and creative expression.

Knowledge shared

Give cultural stories and practical traditions a place to be explored and passed on.

How we work

Listen first.
Make learning practical.

We recognise that cost, caring commitments and language barriers can affect access to opportunities. We use feedback and local connections to keep our work focused on community needs.

Listen to participants

Feedback helps us understand what people find useful and where sessions can improve.

Learn through activity

Creative and sewing activities offer practical ways to practise skills and share experiences.

Connect with local support

We work with community services to help people find information and discuss their next steps.

Our CIC

Local purpose.
Clear accountability.

As a Community Interest Company, our purpose is to benefit the community. We use participation information and feedback to review delivery. Contact us for available project updates and reports.

Registered name
Joy Free Job Training CIC
Organisation type
Community Interest Company
Company number
16697444
England and Wales
Registered office
18 North Road
St Helens, WA10 2TL

Would you like to take part, volunteer or work with us? Start a conversation with our team.

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