CASE STUDIES

My name is Harrison and I’d like to share my experience at Building Futures Together. I attended as part of a school program from Pudsey Grammar, alongside other young people learning valuable skills. I particularly enjoyed plumbing with Jack, and also gained experience in electrical work with Paul. Building Futures Together significantly influenced my career path. Before my GCSEs, John

Hi my name is Harley and I would like to talk about Building Futures Together. My experience at Building Futures Together was amazing. I was taught very well and got shown how to do everything I know today. It has helped me out a lot with my job. The lads that work there, Jack John and Paul, are all great

My name is Oliver and  I would like to talk about Building Futures Together and my experience at Building Futures Together which was amazing. I attended the school holiday sessions which were funded by Leeds city council, the idea was to give young people an experience of plumbing or electrical John Jack and Paul are great and easy to get

Leeds Teenager Discovers Her Dream Career at Summer Vocational Programme   Antonia from Leeds attended Building Futures Together’s (BFT) summer programme after her school, Crawshaw Academy, encouraged her to gain work experience to enhance her CV. A chance encounter between Antonia’s mum and BFT co-founder John Thornton led to the 16-year-old attending three sessions per week throughout the six-week holidays,

In care from the age of two, 17-year-old Michael from Holbeck in Leeds lost count of the care homes and foster parents he was placed with throughout his early years. With no stability at home Michael struggled at school with the structured routine and was eventually expelled. He was referred to Springwell Leeds, a specialist academy that provides care and

16-year-old Dan secured an apprenticeship after gaining a “head start” through Building Futures Together (BFT). Dan, from Leeds, first heard about BFT from his best friend’s dad. With an interest in becoming an electrician, he joined BFT’s Easter 2024 holiday programme. He enjoyed it so much that he returned during the six-week summer break, travelling over an hour each way