About Us

We started our journey as Grow & Achieve Ltd in 2014, evolving to Grow & Achieve Together CIC in 2019.
Changing our structure to a ‘not for profit’ community interest company that reflects our values allows us to reach a wider audience.

Our Values
Meet the Team
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Our Values

Together we can ‘make a difference’. We are passionate about improving quality of support therefore believe strongly in inclusive life opportunities and experiences – anyone can achieve their aspirations/overcome barriers given the appropriate care, support and encouragement.

  • Every individual is truly unique
  • Inclusion and diversity
  • Expertise and creativity
  • Holistic therapeutic nurturing approach
  • Integrity, transparency and honesty
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Jo Ingram

CEO

My vision is to inspire, motivate and lead others into shaping a culture that promotes inclusion, equality and innovation for success. With the support of a great team, we have developed each service to promote inclusion and independence for the benefit of both the individual and the wider community.

Daz Elliott

Skills for Work & Job Coach Manager

I have over 28 years experience of working with young people with SEN and disabilities in variety of environments. Most recently in a job coaching capacity helping young people transition from education to work. I love what I do because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to our values and outcomes.

Kerri Ingram

Kerri Ingram

Occupational Therapist

I am passionate about supporting occupational engagement. Throughout my career I have seen the positive impact that social inclusion can have on both physical and mental health. I am committed to promoting diversity throughout our society.

Gill Williams

Gill Williams

CONSULTANT

I have over 30 years experience working within a range of health, education and social care sectors.  Using our person-centred approach, I strongly believe we can make a positive difference, empowering choice in all that we do.  I am passionate about enabling the people we support to lead fulfilling lives.

Laura Jackson

Job Coach & Referrals Manager

I love working as part of a dedicated team who all follow the same bespoke and person-centred ethos, empowering and promoting independence, whilst evolving diversity and inclusion within our communities. This makes me feel so proud, personally and professionally, of all the work that we do and all of the people we have supported on their journeys.

Holly Goodwin

Marketing & Innovation Manager

Hello! After working in the recruitment industry for over 8 years, I’m fiercely passionate about everyone having an equal opportunity to develop their skills in a career that they love, so this is the perfect place to be for me. It’s my job to shout out about the fantastic work we do, to our external partners, which is super easy as we’re so passionate and so brilliant at what we do!

Ria Groom

Support for Living Deputy Manager

My passion has always been to support individuals of all ages to achieve their dreams, desires, wishes, and believe they have as much right as anyone to live in a world of acceptance and Inclusion regardless of their barriers or disabilities. I have over 20+yrs experience in different settings and currently working at Butterflies (Support for Living) where I have the privilege to support 2 fabulous young ladies and work with an amazing supportive team.

Becki Santer

Job Coach Line Manager

Seeing the success of others achieving their goals and aspirations is something which continuously fuels my ambition to support all in developing the skills as they progress towards personal development. Being able to promote the value of inclusion within the wider community and seeing others flourish is something which I am truly passionate about.

Sarah Bourne

Job Coach

I’m Sarah. I have been a job coach for Grow & Achieve Together for 3 years. I love my job and find it really rewarding. It’s a joy to support young people to develop skills, as well as watching them grow in confidence and independence in order to gain paid employment.

Julie Jeffreys

Job Coach

With over 20 years’ experience in customer services and hospitality, I believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to build their career in an industry that they love. Seeing our students grow in confidence and gaining valuable employability skills is incredibly rewarding. I am proud to be a part of the team.

Stephanie Andrews

Job Coach

I have worked with Grow & Achieve Together as a Job Coach for 3 years, although I have been a support worker for 7 years in different areas. I love seeing all of the progress of the young person, watching their confidence and abilities grow week on week. Everyone at Grow and Achieve are all dedicated to the same outcomes and values of the business.