Christy Acton BEM
Founder & CEO
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Standing Tall
I used to run a homeless shelter in Birmingham, but got sick of seeing the same thing every night. Half the people there wanted to work, but no one would give them a chance. No job, no home. No home, no job. Standing Tall helps you break that brutal cycle. We've built a proven path away from the streets. It works because it's good for business, too. We provide: - Stable jobs, thanks to our Employer Partners - Safe homes, thanks to our Amici Hosts - 1:1 support, thanks to our dedicated team Our Employer Partners, from Network Rail to Amey and M. Lambe Construction, trust us to recruit talented people with diverse life experiences for their entry-level roles. Our model helps you: - Use your business to end homelessness - Build teams that reflect your local communities - Embed social value into your core operations - without overstretching your teams Your potential impact: ✅ £57,963 social value generated per hire (in year 1) ✅ 4 out of 5 candidates still employed after a year ✅ 100+ people supported away from the streets How it works: >> 1 conversation about your culture and hiring needs >> 6 weeks to match you with job-ready talent >> 12 months of dedicated support Homelessness hurts. Our work is about connecting the right people to put an end to it.
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