About Gearing2Grow CIC
Practitioners,not just providers.
We're not a traditional training organisation. We're a team built around lived experience, and a programme designed for people let down by traditional routes and services.
Hands-on, side-by-side mentorship.
Who we are
Founded in 2026 by people who've been there.
Gearing2Grow CIC is a Community Interest Company (Company No. 17127783), registered in England and Wales. We were founded in 2026 by directors Oyeyemi, Aghatise, and Agbor — a leadership team with direct experience of the communities we serve, spanning the criminal justice system, community engagement, and business leadership.
We are not traditional training providers. We are practitioners shaped by lived experience, creating practical pathways for people who have been overlooked, excluded, or let down by mainstream systems.
Our mission
To empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through structured automotive training, mentorship, and clear pathways into sustainable employment — helping reduce social exclusion while addressing the UK skills shortage.
What we stand for
Five values. Non-negotiable.
01
Empowerment
Every person, regardless of background, has the capacity to grow.
02
Relatability
Our team includes people with lived experience of the communities we serve.
03
Accountability
We hold ourselves to measurable outcomes and transparent reporting.
04
Community
We build connections and networks that outlast the programme.
05
Inclusion
No judgement. We welcome those turned away elsewhere.
Governance
Structured. Accountable.
Gearing2Grow CIC is governed by a board of three directors. The board maintains collective oversight of financial management, programme delivery, safeguarding, and strategic direction.
Annual community interest reports are filed with Companies House in accordance with CIC regulations.
- Company No.
- 17127783
- Registered
- England & Wales
- Status
- CIC — Community Interest Company