Our Participants

Welcome to our Case Studies page, where we showcase the journeys of the women we’ve supported through our programmes at Belina GRoW CIC.

Sidra Finds Learning and Work with Grow Digital

Sidra, who lives in Hayes, first came to Grow two years ago, looking for help to find a job. With no UK work experience and little confidence using technology, she wasn’t sure where to begin. But through tailored support with her CV, interview preparation, and access to short training courses, Sidra has built the skills…
Kavitha Volunteers in the NHS

Kavitha joined the Grow programme in Hillingdon in September. With over ten years of experience in IT, she was keen to get back into work after a career break and felt ready to explore new directions. Since joining Grow, Kavitha has been a regular face at workshops focused on interview preparation, confidence building and job…
Grow and Peepul Enterprise Supporting Women in Leicester

Grow and Peepul Enterprise Supporting Women in Leicester This autumn, Grow has been working in partnership with the Peepul Centre in Leicester to deliver Grow Digital workshops for women who are rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic abuse. The workshops have been offered as part of the Peepul Centre’s wider support for women who have completed counselling…
Anisha Starts New Role as Learning Support Assistant

Anisha from West Drayton recently started a new job as a Learning Support Assistant at a local school, marking her return to work after several years of focusing on her family. With support from Grow, and especially her adviser Sheeja, Anisha was able to tailor her CV and build the skills and confidence needed to…
Empowering Women with AI: Grow Digital Launches in Leicester with Shama Women’s Centre

A new partnership between Grow and Shama Women’s Centre is already making an impact in Leicester, helping women build digital confidence and explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can support their journeys into work, learning, and everyday life. Since our launch event in early October with Grow Director Liz Sewell as host the Grow Digital…
‘Every Woman Can Reclaim Her Dreams’: Grow’s Khatera Ahmad MIEP Crowned IEP Member of the Year 2025

Belina Grow’s Khatera Ahmad MIEP has been crowned the prestigious IEP Member of the Year for 2025. We sat down with her to discuss what this recognition means, her groundbreaking research on South Asian working mothers, and her passion for employability work. What does winning Member of the Year mean to you personally and professionally?…