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Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Impact Report published

This report reviews the employment and wellbeing outcomes of 19,000+ people who have participated in our IPS employment support programmes which link work and health. We also share our insights from the frontline of delivering IPS, our impact to date and our recommendations for commissioners.

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West London Works IPS participant shares his story with Channel 4 news

Channel 4 News approached us to talk to a participant about their experiences finding work as a disabled person. Nicholas, a participant on the West London Works contract (an IPS contract), chatted with reporter Anja about his story, and what more needs to be done to support disabled people back into employment.

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Jim Carley appointed as new Business Development Director 

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Carley as our new Business Development Director. With over 20 years experience in bid writing and bid management, Jim has a proven track record of winning public sector contracts.As a recognised expert in Employability, Justice and Vocational Skills, Jim has secured contracts with national government including with DWP, the Ministry of Justice, the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), as well as local government.Starting in February, Jim will lead on Shaw

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We’re recruiting for new trustees 

At Shaw Trust, we believe that everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life. Every day, we work to empower people and communities by removing barriers to employment, education, and opportunity. Now, we’re looking for two new trustees to join our Board and help us drive our mission forward.Why join us? As a trustee, you’ll play a key role in shaping our strategic direction and ensuring that we deliver real impact for the people we serve. You’ll

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Tackling the NEET crisis: A collective responsibility for education, employment, and training

A recent article in FE Week, titled ‘Crisis in schools creates a NEET problem for FE to solve’, spotlighted the escalating challenges faced by young people and local authorities in ensuring young people are engaged in Education, Employment, or Training (EET). This rise in young people classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) is a societal issue with far-reaching implications, and at Shaw Trust, we firmly believe it is everyone’s responsibility—not just further education (FE)—to support young people’s transition

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Shaw Trust celebrates at ERSA Conference and Awards 2024 

Huge congratulations to Lisa Jackson and the Steps into Work Supported Internship team with Transport for London for being shortlisted for awards.Each year, the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) awards recognises organisations who are doing great things to support people into work.2024 has been a year of strong competition and we were thrilled to have nominations in two categories.Steps into Work – Shortlisted in the Partnership and Collaboration category 2024This supported internship scheme run by Shaw Trust and Transport for

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Shaw Trust: A year in numbers

We are pleased to announce the release of the Shaw Trust Spot Light Report, showcasing a year of growth, partnerships and innovation. Read it here.An accessible word version is also available.Between September 2023 and August 2024, we have supported over 340,000 people from different stages of their lives, from child to career.In other words we have: Supported 9,460 people’s wellbeing, resilience and employment through our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Programmes. Helped nearly 40,000 people into work through our specialist

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Shaw Trust Work Well service praised by Liz Kendall, during Get Britain Working launch

With the Get Britain Working White Paper unveiled on 26th November, Shaw Trust were approached by Sky News, Radio 1 Newsbeat and Greatest Hits radio to provide case studies and expert voices amid growing concerns about unemployment – particularly among younger people.Following the government’s White Paper announcement, in which ‘Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall praised our ‘brilliant’ Work Well IPS service, our teams have been busy sharing their employment-support insights with national media.We are delighted that our Change Project,

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