Path To Purpose
Helping People and Employers Thrive Together
Doing Disability, Differently
Path To Purpose is an employment and inclusion programme delivered by Happy Smiles CIC, supporting people across Wigan Borough to overcome barriers, build confidence, develop skills, and move towards volunteering, training, and employment.
At the same time, we work alongside employers to create accessible, inclusive workplaces where talented people can thrive.
Whether you’re looking for support on your employment journey or you’re an employer seeking to build a stronger, more inclusive workforce, Path To Purpose can help.
About Happy Smiles CIC
Happy Smiles CIC is dedicated to creating inclusive communities where everyone thrives.
We are a disabled people’s-led social enterprise based in Wigan, recognised nationally for our work promoting inclusion, lived experience leadership, and opportunities for disabled people.
We work alongside people who may have experienced barriers to employment, education, training, health, social opportunities, or community participation. We believe that everyone has something valuable to offer and that opportunities should be designed around people’s strengths, not their challenges.
How We Help
For Individuals
We provide personalised support to help people build confidence, improve wellbeing, develop skills, and move closer to their goals.
For Employers
We help organisations recruit, retain, and develop talented people while creating more inclusive and accessible workplaces.
Who Is Path To Purpose For?
Individuals
Residents of Wigan Borough who are currently unemployed, under-employed, or facing barriers that affect their ability to access work, volunteering, education, or training.
Employers
Businesses, organisations, and community groups that want to recruit local talent, improve retention, strengthen diversity and inclusion, or build a more accessible workplace.
Start Your Journey
Whether you’re looking for support as an individual or interested in working with us as an employer, we’d love to hear from you.
