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Key Insights from Questions to UK Users:

➔ The target reach for UK Users and Work Code Users was achieved with 16,561 UK users (target 14,400 or 50% of expected visas issued) and 11,388 Work Code Users (target 10,000 or 35% of expected visas issued, adjusted for the 4 supporting sponsors).

➔ Work Code users have more than doubled vs 2024, meaning more workers than ever are accessing the most relevant and accurate information once approved for the scheme.

➔ The aim is that all scheme stakeholders benefit from workers having consistent information in their own language. Supporting operators in 2025 were AGRI-HR, Concordia, Fruitful Jobs and Pro-Force. HOPS have chosen not to share or support JGW, so the app was not scheme-wide.

➔ Active users were lower overall, reflecting a higher number of returnees on the scheme, as well as more targeted recruitment activity from sponsors.

➔ Users in the UK primarily sought information about accommodation, pay, transportation, everyday life and how to change jobs.

➔ Users in their home country used the app as part of looking for a job or as part of their application and pre-departure orientation to help prevent exploitation through avoiding scams and better prepare them for what to expect.

➔ The majority of workers who responded to questions had a positive experience of the scheme during recruitment and their time in the UK. 89% of respondents told us their recruitment process gave them a good understanding of the work they would be doing on the farm.

➔ 35% of respondents told us they had been asked to make payments for things other than the cost of their visa or travel.

➔ Some areas of treatment by management also warrant further attention, with 25% of workers saying they have been told raising concerns can result in dismissal or not being able to return.

“All of these information were new for me and I was glad to be knowledgeable about them. Thank you for making such an app to help us.”