AVision Appreciations

• “I was able to really think about 'ME' and find out what was stopping me from following my dreams or goals in life. The simple answer is ME! It's a great thing to be inspired which is exactly what AVision has given me – the inspiration I needed!”

  Laurentine Gooden

  AVision participant

• This was a great course to motivate our clients - women who were initially quiet and unsure of themselves were soon contributing in a positive way. Avril was full of knowledge, passion and enthusiasm. As a worker she has helped me focus on my goals also!

  Mandy Taylor

  Anawim

• “It is refreshing to see a programme that focuses on the unique attributes of individuals and encourages them to reveal their truer individual strengths”

  Inspector Richard Moore

  West Midlands Police, Stechford Birmingham

• “Taking your course has changed the way i now look at my life and how I make the decisions within, I’d like to thank you for the firstly doing what you do and secondly (again) for the changes in me that have manifested through what you do. I'm on the way to opening one of two business ventures which should be open in the next four month so that should be good.”

  Jamal Henry

  A learner HMP Hewell

• “This course I did with Avril was one of the most empowering times of my life. The empowerment course is very inspirational and has helped me establish my goals, values & generally solidify my life's direction. I appreciate the opportunity I got to do this!”

  Jamal Henry

  Ex-prisoner HMP Hewell

• “Avril Grant is a dynamic and inspiring business woman. Her enthusiasm for improvement and change is boundless. Working with Avril is an unforgettable experience, and leaves you charged up and ready for the next challenge.”

  Michael Byrne

  Enterprise Links and Business Adviser at Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

• Thank you so much for working with our girls here at Kings, they have learnt and benefited so much

  Rachel Fearnehough

  Kings School - Wolverhampton

• Avision for Empowerment is a beneficial programme, that has a profound impact on prisoners and the realisation of what they as an individual can achieve.

  Darryl Jones

  HMP West Midlands Cluster Lead Head of Learning & Skills

• I was struck by the sense of family amongst the group. They had evidently made really strong and supportive relationships with one another. Through the aid of the facilitators, they were able to recognise and utilise to 'sell themselves. Helping them to recognise their own value and worth has enabled them to realise their true potential. I believe that everyone could benefit from this course.

  Clare James

  Probation Officer at Perry Barr Probation

• “What you are doing is providing a platform or blueprint – or foundation – of every life skill situation. In other words, ‘If they ain’t got these fundamental mental, emotional, physical, psychological, social skills in place or intact, then any challenge or obstacle dealing with an institution, with their friends, spouses, family, work, community would prove difficult.”

  Yvonne Rupende

  ETE Officer at Perry Barr Probation, Birmingham