Case Studies
Yorkshire and the Humber LEGIs are committed to delivering the programme to secure real economic and social benefits for the most economically challenged communities within our region. We have worked with local communities to create a bottom-up approach which ensures each work programme specifically meets the needs of local businesses and entrepreneurs.
Thousands of people from across Yorkshire and the Humber have benefited from the support that our LEGI programmes can provide.
We have significant and tangible results demonstrating that the programme is having a lasting impact – in our region more than 2,300 businesses have been set up creating more than 5,000 jobs.
Here we have included a snapshot of the people that we support.
Many more case studies are available, either by visiting the websites of each of our LEGI programmes. Alternatively, email info@yhlegi.org
Pickles’s deli preserves community spirit
Updated. 21.July.2010
Louise Pickles was determined to give a new lease of life to a lovely old building in her home community of Baildon by opening a delicatessen and cafe.
But the disused Towngate Rooms, once the centre of community activities, needed extensive and very expensive refurbishment.
For the past three years, Louise Pickles has been a woman with a mission. She was determined...
Super Swimmers creates a splash
Updated. 21.July.2010
Super Swimmers is a new business venture started by local Doncaster trio – Rachel Turner, her mum, Val Cook, and friend, Ryan Plant.
The business was launched in February 2010 with assistance from Success Doncaster.
Super Swimmers provides swimming lessons for children aged three years and over and provides a safe, friendly and fun environment to...