Working Denbighshire reflects on a year of supporting local people

As 2025 comes to a close, Working Denbighshire is highlighting the difference made for individuals and families across the county. Through collaborative efforts with partners and communities, hundreds of residents have accessed training, employment support, and opportunities to improve their skills and confidence.

This year also marked an exciting milestone as Working Denbighshire was selected as part of a UK Trailblazer Pilot. This allows Working Denbighshire to ‘turbo-boost’ its provision focusing on its core mission and new and innovative approaches to employment and skills support, to help local people overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

A few highlights from 2025 include:

• Community Engagement: More local events and activities supported than ever before, creating spaces for people to connect and learn.
• Household Support: Hundreds of households received tailored assistance, helping families overcome barriers and access vital services.
• Skills and Education: Significant growth in retraining and education opportunities, opening doors to new careers and qualifications.
• Employment and Confidence: Many residents have gained employment, gained qualifications, and reported improved confidence and employability.

Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of Denbighshire County Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth and Tackling Deprivation, said:

“These achievements reflect Working Denbighshire’s commitment to tackling barriers to employment and creating opportunities for all.

“By focusing on skills development, confidence building, and community engagement, the programme continues to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.”

Melanie Evans, Principal Manager, Strategic Employment, said:

“This year has been a real milestone for Working Denbighshire. Alongside supporting individuals and families, we’ve taken on new opportunities to innovate as part of a UK Trailblazer Pilot.’

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and excited to build on this success in the year ahead.”

Working Denbighshire aims to build on this momentum in the year ahead, with plans to expand volunteering opportunities, strengthen in-work support, and continue tackling barriers to employment.

To stay informed about future events and opportunities, visit working.denbighshire.gov.uk or follow Working Denbighshire on social media.

Working Denbighshire is part funded through the Welsh Government Communities for Work Plus Programme which supports those most disadvantaged in the labour market to overcome the barriers preventing them from gaining employment.

Working Denbighshire is part funded by UK Government.