James Hallahan, 18, from Birmingham, was helped with his confidence by the Jericho FoundationPhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderSteve Graham: 'Their support has been so beneficial to me'Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderAhsan Choudhury faced the obstacle of lack of experience when applying for jobsPhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
Adrian Codling: 'They've helped me out with getting in to college and things at home when things got bad. They helped me a lot' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder'I came to Jericho as an unemployed single parent,' says Natalie Magee. 'I'm now a trained catering supervisor and I'm working here full-time.'Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderNicholas Campbell, 20, describes himself as 'exciting, honest and funny' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderDirk Granner, a plumbing apprentice, faced problems at school and had low confidencePhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderJames Greig, 20, describes himself as 'happy and bubbly'. The Jericho Foundation is helping him get back into employmentPhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderJericho is 'giving me more experience', says printer Michael GeddesPhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderPeter Hardisty: 'I'm gainfully employed!' Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderFranky Moran turned to Jericho after having trouble finding plastering jobsPhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderPeter Hemmings describes himself as an 'easy going, happy, helpful joker'. Jericho has given him direction, he saysPhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderRobert Smith, from Birmingham, works in construction. He was unsure of which trade to learn. Jericho helped him decide what he wants to doPhotograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie PinderSteven Walker: 'I could fill a book with the help Jericho has given me'Photograph: Charlie Pinder/Charlie Pinder
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