A new chapter for Shaw Education Trust
In 2014, Shaw Trust backed the creation of a new kind of education trust that could drive real change across schools and local communities.
Fast forward 11 years and Shaw Education Trust (SET) is now a multi-academy trust managing 31 schools, making a measurable difference to thousands of young people.
Our eighth home for children in the Homes and Horizons partnership has opened in Somerset
The 10 year partnership between Somerset Council, Homes2Inspire and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust was designed to transform care for some of Somerset’s most vulnerable children and young people. Two years since their last visit, the BBC returned to speak to us about the impact and progress of the project. Read about the impact of the partnership here: Somerset Council opens eighth children’s home to save money – BBC NewsFinancially, the partnership has already saved the Council £5.2m over two years by reducing
West Londoners with joint, bone or muscle pain can get free gym, physio and job support
West Londoners with joint, bone, or muscle pain could access free support including gym membership, physiotherapy and 1:1 job coaching, as new support service launches
Free, tailored employment support launches in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
We’re helping people with mental health conditions in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight find and keep jobs with our new support programme, ‘IPS Together’.IPS Together, which launched on 1 July 2025, is a free and voluntary service to support people with severe and enduring mental health conditions to return to or stay in work. The service provides work and health support: Helping people get and keep good quality jobs Providing careers advice and benefits information Working as part of
Shaw Trust awarded ‘outstanding’ in new Supply Chain Partnership StandardÂ
Shaw Trust has received the highest possible rating of ‘outstanding’ in the new Supply Chain Partnership Standard.We’re the first to be accredited under this updated national benchmark, which replaces the Merlin Standard. The new framework sets a high bar for excellence in supply chain management, recognising organisations that work in true partnership, operate transparently, and deliver social value.On issuing the accreditation, Richard Adkins, Systems and Finance Director, from awarding body Assessment Services Ltd, said:“Shaw Trust has set the bar high
Going above and beyond for young people
The team at Eversley House, one of our homes for children in Northamptonshire, are celebrating a well-deserved win at the first Stars of Children and Young People awards this May. The team won the ‘Above and Beyond’ award, which recognises teams who go the extra mile for children and young people, and also in supporting each other to deliver an outstanding service.
New back to work scheme launches in West London
The first of the government funded, devolved Connect to Work services officially launched in West London on 1 May 2025 in partnership with West London Alliance.
Building confidence and finding purpose: PL’s path to workÂ
Discover how Thrive into Work helped PL regain her confidence and purpose after unemployment and domestic violence.
Overcoming Barriers: AH’s Journey to Employment with Thrive into WorkÂ
Learn how AH transformed his career journey with the support of Thrive into Work, overcoming health challenges to secure a fulfilling role.
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Impact Report
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.