Alternative Futures Group
Alternative Futures Group (AFG) is a large, not-for-profit health and social care charity in the North West of England. They specialize in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. AFG provides a range of services, including supported living, outreach, and residential care, with a focus on promoting independence and community inclusion.
Years awarded: 2022
Region: North West England
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Charities and not-for-profit

Accelerating new starter competency
Theme: Onboarding
Topics: Bespoke training
This health and social care charity needed to implement training to support its recruitment plans whilst addressing delays in training new starters. Through maximising virtual learning, the innovative training programme has been completed by 681 new starters in the last two years, attaining earlier competence levels through reduced waiting and completion times. Additional benefits have included cost savings of £27k+ per annum, improved audit compliance and enhanced efficiency.
News and case studies featuring Alternative Futures Group:
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...