Manchester Trade & Grow

When inspirational social entrepreneurs Trevor Lynn & Tom McManus met in the autumn of 2008 great things were destined to happen.

Tom’s vision of running a trade skills based project combined with Trevor experience of accredited training led to Brighter Futures joining the Grow consortium under the Trade & Grow umbrella.

Brighter Futures provides “hard to reach” youths with employment and accredited training opportunities within the construction industry. It has established a successful track record of working with youths leading to positive behavoiur changes. Currently working with 40+ youth per month, a staff of four people Brighter Futures is bracing itself for an anticipated expansion in its level of provision through its new partnerships with organisations such as Connexions and local councils.

Claire Trotman of the Grow Organisation UK said,” Careers in engineering or construction give you the chance to affect the world we live in, while plumbing and information technology let you improve the way we live. In any case, you'll gain hands-on practical knowledge, expertise in an area you're interested in and the chance to think creatively.

At Brighter Futures you'll face new challenges every day and could end up taking your skills all around the world. And because this type of work is always in demand, you'll probably be able to work until you want to stop. But that's not all. At Brighter Futures we also deliver accredited qualifications..... with this training means you'll be free to become self-employed, which gives you the chance to enjoy your work, without neglecting your life.

Contact us at

Tom Mcmanus Associates

Brighter Futures

Cumberland House
Lissadel Street
Manchester
Salford M6 6GG

0161 737 4790