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LEICESTERSHIRE · NOT-FOR-PROFIT 

Connecting people to meaningful work and businesses to untapped talent

We support people facing barriers, including mental health problems, into employment, learning, and volunteering. We also help businesses build more inclusive and successful teams. All of our support for individuals is fully funded.

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WHO ARE YOU?

For individuals

I'm looking for work, training or volunteering

Fully funded,

personalised support.

No pressure, no

judgement, just help

finding your next step.

For employers

I want to hire inclusively and build a stronger team

No fee recruitment support. Candidates who are prepared, matched, and supported to stay.

OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS

71%

Sustained employment

at 3 months

9.5/10

Average

quality of

service

score

+100

Net

Promotor Score:

every

respondent

would

recommend us

5

Programmes

across

Leicestershire

Based on participant surveys across our 2024 and 2025 programmes. Read our full impact reports →

HEAR FROM THOSE WE'VE HELPED

"As someone with high anxiety, Peter set me at ease straight away. After not working for nearly 15 years he helped me to write a CV which looks amazing. I would recommend Real Purpose to anyone with mental health problems. This is a service that is needed for a lot of people."

Leicestershire Employment & Skills client, 2025

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CURRENT PROGRAMMES

Harborough District

Harborough Employment Support

Employment support for adults in the Harborough district who have mental health problems, are autistic and/or have ADHD. We help you find and sustain work, volunteering or training.

Funded by the National Grid Community Matters Fund

Loughborough

Loughborough Work & Skills

Employment support for adults in Loughborough who have mental health problems, are autistic and/or have ADHD. We help you find and sustain work, volunteering or training.

Funded by Sir Thomas White Charity

Harborough District

Harborough Work & Skills

Weekly employment support for adults in Harborough District who have or are at risk of mental health problems. Practical help with job searching, CVs, interviews and more.

Funded by Market Harborough Building Society

Loughborough East

Bell Foundry Enterprise, Employment & Volunteering (BEEV)

Employment, enterprise and volunteering support for residents in the Bell Foundry area of Loughborough East. Help to access work opportunities and develop skills.

Funded by People Zones

For funders & commissioners

Fund something that demonstrably works

Real Purpose delivers measurable outcomes for people furthest from the labour market. We work closely with funders and commissioners to design programmes that meet local need and create lasting impact.

85%

Outcome entry rate (LESP)

76%

Referral to start conversion (LESP)

10/10

Likelihood to recommend (LESP clients)

"What a transformation... In their words, 'Natalie helped me to find myself again'."

Disability Employment Adviser, DWP Jobcentre Plus

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Proven delivery model

Community-based, holistic and person-centred with outcomes data from multiple funded programmes

Specialist reach

Experienced working with mental ill-health, neurodivergence, digital exclusion and long-term unemployment

Strong local partnerships

Working across NHS, local councils, charities and employers across Leicestershire

Transparent reporting

Full impact data including hard outcomes, soft outcomes, sustained employment and client voice

Not sure if we can help?

Get in touch - there's no pressure or obligation. We're happy to have a conversation and point you in the right direction.

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