MP James Wild visits King's Lynn's Purfleet Trust for update on Pathways Project progress to support homeless and vulnerable people
North-West Norfolk MP James Wild has made a second visit to the Purfleet Trust's Pathways Project on the North Lynn industrial estate.
The Pathways Project will aim to provide the opportunity for homeless and vulnerable people to learn and develop new practical skills for the world of work including CV writing.
He visited last year to find out the scheme was progressing and was back on Friday now that it is fully operational.
Kevan Crane, Pathways project manager, said:"Mr Wild was invited to see the project now that it is up and running. The last time he came the building was just a shell and he heard about the vision for furniture provision and a training centre.
"Mr Wild showed great interest in the project, and he took time to talk to the staff and to Lee, one of our trainees. By the time he left, he had a good knowledge of our work and he showed appreciation of what had been achieved so far as that early vision had become a reality.”
James said after his visit: “It was very encouraging to revisit Purfleet Trust’s Pathways Project to hear about the difference that turning a house into a home has had on previously homeless people.
"Talking to volunteers it was obvious how this scheme also provides valuable opportunities for them to develop new skills.
"Helping to turn people’s lives around is the aim and local employers are playing their part by stepping up to offer roles for those people completing the accredited training courses on offer.”