THE achievements of people taking part in a special pilot programme at Made-Well were celebrated by the mayor of Hatherleigh and staff at the facility at the end of last month.

Active Plus, a community interest company established in 2011, uses the skills, experience and expertise of injured military veterans to deliver unique programmes that build confidence, motivation and self-belief, unlocking the potential of participants, all of whom are from vulnerable or potentially vulnerable groups.

They currently deliver courses and activities for people who are unemployed, older people who are isolated and young people at risk of leaving school without qualifications or work.

The military veterans involved begin their journey with them as volunteers. Some have physical injuries, many have post traumatic stress disorder and are themselves vulnerable. Some have been unemployed for long periods, others just making the transition from forces to civilian life. Active Plus hopes they act as role models who share not only their skills and expertise with course participants, but also their own personal journeys.

The organisation has been running a pilot course at Made-Well Farm in Hatherleigh. The group is a mix of ages and suffer from a wide range of mental health issues and disabilities.

To celebrate the group's achievements during their time on the programme, participants were presented with certificates during a short presentation attended by Hatherleigh's mayor Andy Gilbert.