Meet our Participants

Hamlet's participant Daniel standing at the counter wearing a black shirt and holding a cup of coffee.

Daniel

I might get confused from time to time, but I’ll always have a smile on my face
Hamlet's participant Andy smiling for a photo in front of the coffee machine wearing a Hamlet black t-shirt.

Andy

Everyone is patient and helps me to learn
Hamlet's participant Jack smiling for a photo in front of a chipboard wall wearing a black shirt.

Jack

I had no idea that getting a job was not an easy task
Hamlet's participant Keiran smiling for a photo holding two wooden serving boards with a tea pot and mug sitting on top of each.

Keiran

It also had a positive impact on how I interacted with my friends
Hamlet's participant Liam standing at the counter pouring a jug of frothed milk into a cup of coffee. A colleague wearing a Hamlet apron is standing beside Liam watching him make a cappuccino.

Liam

Being at Hamlet has helped me in my everyday life too as I feel a lot more independent
Hamlet's participant Liam is smiling for a photo in the kitchen standing next to a large bowl of chopped cucumber.

Curtis

I find it easier to talk to people and I’m less anxious
Hamlet's participant Declan is smiling for a photo wearing a black shirt holding a large bunch of kale and salad leaves.

Declan

I love feeling confident that I know how to do this job
Hamlet's participant Adam is smiling for a photo standing in front of a chipboard wall, wearing a black t-shirt and holding a plate of macarons.

Adam M.

Hamlet is a place where Adam can just be Adam

2017 Training program participant

Hamlet's participant Amy is wearing a black t-shirt and apron, looking down at multiple cardboard trays filled with slider burgers, savoury muffins and cookies.

Amy

Having a job is about more than just money, it’s about having a sense of purpose
Hamlet's participant Alex is smiling for a photo at the counter wearing a black t-shirt and glasses and holding onto a takeaway cup and cookie.

Alex

Alex’s self confidence sky rocketed

2016 Training program participant

Hamlet's participant Clayton serving a meal and smiling for a photo.

Clayton

I feel like I am treated just like everyone else. They made me feel like a part of the team.

2020 Training program participant

Hamlet's participant Sophie smiling for a photo standing at the coffee machine frothing milk.

Sophie

Anxiety has been replaced with excitement for my future.

2021 Training program participant

Hamlet's participant James carrying an order to a table and smiling for a photo.

James

I felt excited to be given a second chance.

2021 Training program participant