Maxine

"I was referred to Ideal for All by the job centre to get work experience and gain confidence, but I had suffered a mental health breakdown and was not in a good place.

"I had very low self-esteem and would not look at anyone no eye contact I was bullied at school and I just isolated myself ever since. Joining Ideal for All and becoming a volunteer and accessing confidence building course gave me a new life line a turning point and I have never looked back.

"It’s enabled me to meet new people like-minded people it stopped the isolation and I gained confidence in dealing with people.

"It’s encouraged me to have a positive outlook of life and I am now working part time."