Plumbers

Over the last few years, I feel like I’ve been everywhere except somewhere I could call home. I grew up in Sudan but, after suffering persecution, I fled. From there, I ended up in Libya. Sadly, things didn’t get much better and I travelled through Europe, even camping in the Calais Jungle for...

I've always been a motivated person. I never planned to be in the situation I'm in. I wanted more for my family. When my son was born I had to leave my work. I was living with my mum but without my wages she couldn't afford the rent alone. She moved to a smaller flat and there wasn't room for us ...

I've already started some plumbing training with St Mungo's - just the basics so far but I'm enjoying it. It'll be great to learn a proper trade. And earn a good wage down the line! The last few years weren't part of the plan. I'd moved to London, found a gardening job, and thought I was set...

One thing that inspired me to go into plumbing was a documentary I saw on TV. It was about Britain's richest plumber who grew up in South London. I could relate to him. He came from a poor background but had the skills and always stayed motivated. When I was younger, I got caught up in some bad d...

I'm really looking forward to learning something new, a skill that I can take with me anywhere in the world. When I came back home to England a few months ago, I didn't have anyone here or anywhere to go, so ended up on the streets. St Mungo's helped me find a place to stay and are helping me ...

People think plumbing is just unblocking sinks, but there is so much more. I’m interested in all aspects of it and am excited and nervous to start training! I became homeless 5 years ago after a relationship breakdown. I was sleeping rough on and off, staying on buses, sometimes sofa surfing a...

I want to look back on my life and say “I’m not the person I used to be”. I will be able to sleep well at night without any stress because I’ve created a new, stable life. I’ll be so proud to say “I’ve become someone and I’m earning an honourable living.” I haven’t had a home since 2014. But i...