Self employment success
90% of companies set up with the support of Action for Blind People are still trading after 3 years. John Charles, visually impaired entrepreneur is testament to that.
"Starting up my business, Catering2Order has been a real challenge and continues to be; I wouldn’t have it any other way because the rewards are enormous. I lost my vision in 1996. Even though I was qualified, nobody wanted to employ me. I came across Action for Blind People and with their support I set up my company in 1999. I now have a team of 25 and 8 contracts which include the Olympic Delivery Authority."
More about how, with Action's support, John set up Catering2Order
How Action supported me
"I had a very harsh entry into the world of sight loss. I went to the hospital as I was struggling to see at work. When I told the eye specialist I drove for a living, he tore my license up in front of me and said ‘Not any more, you don’t’..."
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