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Engaging women and supporting them into work, through programmes and research

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

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?…
AI Confidence Boost Helps Banupriya Step Back into Work

AI Confidence Boost Helps Banupriya Step Back into WorkAfter a career break to care for her two children, Banupriya is now back in work as an Accounts and Compliance Executive for an energy company and says the support she received from Grow, especially around using AI, made all the difference. Banupriya first joined Grow more…
Pakeeza Finds Confidence and Full-Time Work with Support from Grow

Pakeeza, who lives in Hillingdon, has just secured a full-time job as a General Assistant with an airline catering company near Heathrow – a brilliant achievement she credits in part to the confidence she gained through the Grow programme. Previously working part-time while studying at university, Pakeeza found herself out of work after returning from…
Nicole Upskills with Canva Course to Explore New Career Path

Nicole, a single parent juggling part-time work and raising her three children, recently completed a beginners’ Canva course with Capital City College – referred by the Grow team to help her explore new career opportunities. With a background in admin and reception work, she was keen to upskill and take steps toward a more fulfilling…
Kayleigh Completes Childcare Course

Kayleigh, a mum from Kingston, recently completed a Level 2 childcare course with support from Grow. After having her baby, she wanted to do something that would prepare her for the future and now she’s looking forward to continuing her learning and working towards a job that fits around her family life. Kayleigh said: “I…