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April 2026 roundup: IEP fellowships, Rotherham support, and pro bono recogntion

  • Friday, May 1, 2026
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  • Growth in the Community is a monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
  • April's edition covers everything from Pathways to Work to IEP fellowships. 
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As ever, this month’s Growth in the Community newsletter brings you the latest from the world of employment, justice, and health support. Discover why one of our colleagues has been named an IEP Fellow, how Pathways to Work is set to boost employment prospects in Rotherham, and who's been recognised for their pro bono legal work.

New job support available in Rotherham

The Growth Company is now delivering Pathways to Work (Trailblazer) in Rotherham, helping to tackle high rates of economic inactivity and boost employment.

Read more.

Growth Company employment leader awarded IEP fellowship

Restart Scheme manager Natalie Gill has become a Fellow of the Institute for Employability Professionals in recognition of her leadership and impact across the employment support sector.

Find out why and what it means.

Celebrating Pro Bono Commitment

Congratulations are in order for Amy Forshaw and Asif Timol, who've both been named on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List in light of their outstanding voluntary support for our Employment Legal Advice service in Greater Manchester.

Browse the list.

A day in the life

Meet Angel, Akash, and Max, who work on our employment, justice, and health teams in South Yorkshire.

Watch the video.


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