Red Kite Learning

Success Stories

Red Kite Learning believes in making a real difference to people’s lives by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to fulfil their potential. Our beneficiaries’ stories show some examples of the challenges people can face, and demonstrate how Red Kite Learning has helped. Read some of our success stories below

Yannick
Yannick came to Red Kite Learning wanting to gain qualifications, using the time allowed for study in his Unpaid Work Order. Now he has a career ahead of him, and a real interest in learning new things.
Read Yannick's story here
House of Commons
Red Kite Learning gained an insight into life inside the House of Commons through delivering a 12 week Train to Gain programme to a group of employees keen to improve their English and numeracy skills.
Read the story here
Jimmy Watkins
Jimmy, recovering from 29 years of alcohol dependency, came to Red Kite Learning not knowing how to switch on a computer.
Read Jimmy's story

John Haydn Jones
John came to Red Kite Learning after attempts at changing career proved unsuccessful.
Read John's story...

Desmond Gordon
Desmond admits that his time in prison was lonely and difficult, but it was his love of cooking which kept him sane.
Read Desmond's story...

Givaudan
Have you ever wondered how the smell of your soap powder or the taste of your toothpaste got there? Working in partnership with the Exchange Group, Red Kite Learning’s first Train to Gain contract took us to the headquarters of Givaudan, one of the world’s leading producers of fragrances and flavours. Read the story...

Salat Dini
After a custodial sentence Salat thought he would never find work again, but support from Red Kite Learning gave him the confidence and skills to find work again. Read Salat's story...

Charlie Davies
When Charles came out of prison, life seemed a blur. His family had fallen apart and he had lost contact with his children; he no longer had a home and was out of work. He felt low and angry with himself. Read Charlie's story...

Sam FitzGerald
Sam is overcoming the barriers of an offending history and mental health problems and is now confidently planning his future as a university student. Read Sam's story...

Abdul Koyum
Abdul Koyum became a mentor with Red Kite Learning in 2005. One year on, he has gained employment as a support worker for Community Options, an organisation offering flexible support for people with mental health needs. Read Abdul`s story...

David Ballantyne
David was keen to get back into work, but after a history of substance misuse lacked self confidence. Consequently, he was referred to Red Kite Learning and introduced to an employment training advisor. Read David's story...

Asda
Asda is working in partnership with Red Kite Learning to help disadvantaged people back into employment via its work placement scheme. Read about Asda's partnership with Red Kite Learning...

Patrick Davies
“Drugs are very dangerous. Don’t follow fashion and don’t be bullied into it, be different and say no!” This is the message ex-drug user Patrick Davies hopes to get across to drug-misusing offenders as a mentor for Red Kite Learning. Read Patrick's story...

Yannick Yannick came to Red Kite Learning wanting to gain qualifications, using the time allowed for study in his Unpaid Work Order. Now he has a career ahead of him, and a real interest in learning new things. Read Yannick's story here
House of Commons Red Kite Learning gained an insight into life inside the House of Commons through delivering a 12 week Train to Gain programme to a group of employees keen to improve their English and numeracy skills. Read the story here
Jimmy Watkins Jimmy, recovering from 29 years of alcohol dependency, came to Red Kite Learning not knowing how to switch on a computer. Read Jimmy's story
John Haydn Jones John came to Red Kite Learning after attempts at changing career proved unsuccessful. Read John's story...
Desmond Gordon Desmond admits that his time in prison was lonely and difficult, but it was his love of cooking which kept him sane. Read Desmond's story...
Givaudan Have you ever wondered how the smell of your soap powder or the taste of your toothpaste got there? Working in partnership with the Exchange Group, Red Kite Learning’s first Train to Gain contract took us to the headquarters of Givaudan, one of the world’s leading producers of fragrances and flavours. Read the story...
Salat Dini After a custodial sentence Salat thought he would never find work again, but support from Red Kite Learning gave him the confidence and skills to find work again. Read Salat's story...
Charlie Davies When Charles came out of prison, life seemed a blur. His family had fallen apart and he had lost contact with his children; he no longer had a home and was out of work. He felt low and angry with himself. Read Charlie's story...
Sam FitzGerald Sam is overcoming the barriers of an offending history and mental health problems and is now confidently planning his future as a university student. Read Sam's story...
Abdul Koyum Abdul Koyum became a mentor with Red Kite Learning in 2005. One year on, he has gained employment as a support worker for Community Options, an organisation offering flexible support for people with mental health needs. Read Abdul`s story...
David Ballantyne David was keen to get back into work, but after a history of substance misuse lacked self confidence. Consequently, he was referred to Red Kite Learning and introduced to an employment training advisor. Read David's story...
Asda Asda is working in partnership with Red Kite Learning to help disadvantaged people back into employment via its work placement scheme. Read about Asda's partnership with Red Kite Learning...
Patrick Davies “Drugs are very dangerous. Don’t follow fashion and don’t be bullied into it, be different and say no!” This is the message ex-drug user Patrick Davies hopes to get across to drug-misusing offenders as a mentor for Red Kite Learning. Read Patrick's story...