Employment, health & wellbeing
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individuals supported into employment through employability, IPS, mental health and housing services.
April 2025 – March 2026
0+
lives moved forward this year
One belief drives us all: everyone deserves the chance of a better tomorrow.
Across employment, skills, careers, health and justice – a year of people rebuilding confidence, gaining skills and stepping into brighter futures, one story at a time.
Updated July 2026
54 pages
16 years of impact
Empowering potential and transforming lives for 16 years – now strengthened as part of the Palladium Group.
Our impact
Creating lasting impact for people and communities.
Every statistic represents a person with their own ambitions, challenges and potential. Behind every number is a story of confidence rebuilt, skills developed, barriers overcome and brighter futures created.
Justice
0
prisoners supported across 20 prisons with careers information, advice and guidance.
Skills & training
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people trained through skills workshops, Skills Bootcamps and apprenticeships.
Careers education
0
people accessed careers information, advice and guidance – including inclusive SEND pathways.
Participant stories
Real stories. Real people.
Real impact.
Behind every statistic is a person whose life has changed. Explore just a few of the stories featured throughout this year's report.
Restart Scheme
“Get Set UK didn’t just help me find a job – they helped me believe in myself again.”
Hassan Syed
Out of work for over two years, Hassan rebuilt his CV, confidence and interview skills – and returned to the security sector he loves.
Read their story
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
“I really enjoyed the flexibility. My confidence has grown so much.”
Carryanne Smith
After four years in a primary school, Carryanne completed her Level 3 Apprenticeship with a Pass with Distinction.
Read their story
Skills Bootcamp
“Their guidance and encouragement really helped me believe in myself.”
Arsala
A former minibus driver with no classroom experience, Arsala found a structured pathway into education and is now a Teaching Assistant.
Read their storyA participant voice
“What stood out to me was how personalised the support was. We talked about my goals, my experience and where I wanted to go in my career. In just three months, I achieved my goal of becoming employed!”
Neil Elms
National Careers Service participant
From our CEO
“This year feels like a defining moment in the Get Set UK story. We’ve supported more than 52,200 people to move forward in their lives. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and even more excited about where we’re going.”
Thomas Harley
CEO, Get Set UK · Senior Director, Palladium
This year's milestones
A year of opportunity, growth and impact.
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Expanded our national reach.
Strengthened our national presence through 36 delivery locations across the UK, including the opening of our largest office in Portsmouth and our first office in Northern Ireland.
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Joined the Palladium Group.
Combining Get Set UK’s trusted local expertise with global capability, we’re creating a stronger platform to deliver more connected support across a wide range of people services.
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Built a more inclusive careers ecosystem.
Brought together Talentino! and Ductu to create a more connected careers ecosystem, combining careers expertise, employer engagement and digital innovation to support learners, educators and employers.
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Invested in our people.
Strengthened our commitment to our people through increased leadership and career development opportunities, while reinforcing our inclusive and supportive culture as a Disability Confident Leader and Living Wage Employer.
Trusted partners
Trusted by commissioners, employers and partners across the UK
We are proud to work alongside government departments, local authorities, NHS organisations, employers, employability and education providers and community partners to create lasting impact.
The full story
Read our Impact Report.
Flip through our full report below – or download the PDF to share wider.
Strategic priorities · 2024–2027
Where we go next.
Building on more than a decade of impact, we're focused on reaching more people, strengthening partnerships and creating better outcomes across the communities we serve. Six priorities will shape the next chapter.
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Committed to people. Driven by purpose.
Our purpose remains unchanged: helping people build confidence, develop skills and create brighter futures. We’ll keep listening, learning and improving so our services remain responsive, inclusive and focused on creating lasting impact for every individual we support.
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Growing our reach.
Building on our success in London, Crawley and Belfast, we’ll continue to expand into new regions and communities – helping more people overcome barriers and improve their long-term prospects.
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Strengthening employer partnerships.
Employers play a vital role in creating opportunity and driving economic growth. We’ll keep building relationships across sectors to create more pathways into work and support long-term career progression.
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Harnessing digital
innovation.
We’ll continue investing in technology, data and AI to enhance participant experiences, improve service delivery and strengthen decision-making – responding faster to changing needs.
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Expanding integrated
support.
People’s lives don’t fit neatly into service categories. We’ll keep bringing together employment, education and skills, career, health, justice and education services to provide more joined-up support.
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Strengthened through Palladium.
As part of Palladium’s Employment and Community Services team, we’re combining trusted local delivery with global expertise to create a stronger platform for connected support across employment, skills, health and wellbeing.
Let's keep building for a better tomorrow.
Whether you're a commissioner, employer, partner or fellow provider, we'd love to explore what we can build together. Get in touch to discuss partnership, delivery or co-production opportunities.