At Flourish, our mission has always been to support women to lead change they see needed! Over the past few months, we’ve been apart of something truly inspiring: the growth, transformation, and empowerment of a remarkable group of young women who have faced set backs and are not currently in education, employment or training.
The last 12 weeks marked the successful launch of our community based Beauty & Holistic Training Programme, designed to equip young adults with accredited qualifications, practical skills, and the confidence to pursue and explore their ambitions within the beauty industry. We’re proud to report that the pilot has exceeded all expectations.
Throughout the course, our learners worked towards and completed three nationally recognised qualifications:
- Level 2 Facials
- Level 2 Manicure & Pedicure
- Level 3 Indian Head Massage
Each participant showed dedication, professionalism, and a willingness to grow—both personally and professionally. With every week that passed, we saw confidence blossom and ambition take root. These women didn’t just complete a course; they embraced the start of a new chapter. Even asking for and turning up to extra sessions over the holidays and creating their own community event and socials!
Our trainers Fiona & Emma were continuously moved by the commitment these young women brought to each session. Many had never envisioned themselves stepping into a professional space like this before, and by week twelve, they were delivering treatments with care, skill, and confidence.
As the final stage of their journey, the learners will take part in a 2-part business enhancement course, focusing on entrepreneurship, helping them explore how to set up and sustain their own beauty businesses—from branding and budgeting to customer care and compliance. We believe that giving women not just the tools, but the know-how to build their own enterprises, is key to lasting impact.
We’re excited to say it has laid a strong foundation for future cohorts and expanded our vision for long-term, women-led training and employment pathways. To our learners: your courage and commitment have inspired us all!
