At Aishah Help, we deliver a range of tailored programmes designed to support Black and minoritised ethnic communities across London—focusing particularly on women and girls who face barriers to employment, enterprise, and financial wellbeing. Our flagship initiative, Worktop to Desktop, is built on the belief that every woman and girl should have the opportunity to develop skills, grow in confidence, and access meaningful opportunities—whether through employment, further training, or starting a business. The programme supports individuals to take practical steps towards economic independence, while recognising and valuing the different roles and responsibilities they may hold at home and in their communities. We offer a holistic, person-centred approach, designed to address a range of challenges and provide lasting impact.
Services include:
•Vocational training, delivered online, focusing on marketable, job-ready skills
•Employment and enterprise support, including one-to-one guidance and mentoring
•Financial wellbeing advice, covering budgeting, planning, and income management
•Digital inclusion support, helping participants to engage with services and opportunities confidently
•Community engagement activities, to promote connection, learning, and resilience
•Referral and signposting to local support services, including childcare, housing, and legal advice
Take the Next Step with Us
If you are a woman or girl from a Black or minoritised ethnic background and are looking to build your skills, return to work, explore self-employment or simply take your next step, the Worktop to Desktop programme is here for you.
What you can expect:
•Flexible, accessible online learning
•Personalised support from a friendly, experienced team
•A safe, inclusive environment to grow and connect with others
•Practical pathways towards independence, opportunity, and long-term success
Join us today
Be part of a programme that’s transforming lives—empowering women and girls to move from Worktop to Desktop, and from strength to strength.
👉 Register your interest now or contact our team to learn more.
Real Stories, Real Progress
Our Impact – Worktop to Desktop
Launched in June 2022, the Worktop to Desktop programme was developed by Aishah Help to support Black and minoritised ethnic communities—particularly women aged 25 to 65+, in overcoming barriers to employment, enterprise, and financial stability across East London.
Initially funded through the Pathways to Economic Opportunities (P2E) programme—managed by the London Community Foundation with support from JP Morgan Chase—this project established a holistic and inclusive approach to economic empowerment.
Key Achievements:
•Reached and supported 2,504 individuals, the majority of whom were women, unemployed, or in receipt of benefits.
•Delivered bespoke employability training, including one-to-one coaching, job-readiness workshops, and tailored guidance.
•Provided enterprise development support, enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to start and grow their own ventures through training, mentoring, and access to finance.
•Offered vital financial wellbeing services through our multilingual helpline, covering budgeting, debt management, and income maximisation.
•Supported a wide range of vulnerable groups, including refugees, NEET young people, carers, older people, and survivors of abuse and violence.
The programme also enhanced our organisational capacity through the recruitment of key staff and investment in strategic planning, monitoring systems, and internal development. Action learning sets and consultancy support enabled us to refine our operations, align our team, and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Now funded by Islamic Relief Worldwide, the Worktop to Desktop programme continues to flourish—delivering online vocational training, fostering community engagement, and expanding access to essential services.
At its core, this initiative remains true to its founding mission: to empower individuals, build confidence, and create sustainable pathways towards economic independence.
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