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Shaw Trust shares insights on Channel 4: Getting back to work after long-term sickness

22/11/2024

With the upcoming government White Paper about getting Britain back to work due for release imminently, Channel 4 approached Shaw Trust for support with a news segment.For this national news piece, there were two asks: Expert view – what is driving economic activity and what can the government do to fix the problem? Participant view – what is it really like trying to get back to work after an extended period of unemployment? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nthFLkyW_CgDownload transcriptBeing named the ‘greatest employment challenge

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Shaw Trust celebrates supporting 2,000 people in South Yorkshire

21/11/2024

Inspiring stories were shared at Rotherham football club on 21st November 2024, as part of an event celebrating a milestone 2,000 people supported by the ‘Working Win programme.Working Win is a free service based in South Yorkshire which aims to support those who have a physical and/or mental health condition and would like to find or stay in meaningful employment. The event was attended by senior leaders from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, the NHS and Shaw Trust who got

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Empowering Northampton’s young creatives: A breakthrough in careers guidance

20/11/2024

With the rising number of young people not in education, employment, or training, it is more important than ever to offer new and inspiring career pathways. Many young people possess untapped creative potential, but lack the resources, self-belief, or knowledge to pursue it as a viable career.That’s where Northampton Town Council’s first-ever Creative Careers Week came into play.The Creative Careers Week was designed to engage and inspire young people not in employment or education. Over the course of a week,

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In memory of Shaw Trust founder Tim Pape

24/10/2024

Since April 2024, TF, an Employment Specialist, has partnered with a Social Prescriber, co-locating in a GP practice to offer direct employment support. This collaboration ensures holistic care, with growing potential through Primary Care Network presentations.

Strengthening partnerships to support employment

23/10/2024

Since April 2024, TF, an Employment Specialist, has partnered with a Social Prescriber, co-locating in a GP practice to offer direct employment support. This collaboration ensures holistic care, with growing potential through Primary Care Network presentations.

We have achieved the National Equality Standard for the second time!

National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation received for a second time!

04/10/2024

Shaw Trust has received the National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation for a second timeThe assessment bar has been raised since our initial assessment, so we’re thrilled to have achieved an even better outcome with 32 competencies rated green and three amber. This is an improvement on the 29 green and six amber given in 2021. Shaw Trust was scored highest amongst the peer organisations assessed and was rated five out of five in organisational diversity and inclusion maturity.  NES assessors

New Somerset school offers a different kind of learning environment for children who need extra support

05/09/2024

We are pleased to announce the opening of our innovative new Therapeutic Education provision in Somerset, offering places for children and young people with additional and SEND needs.  This initiative is part of a Strategic Partnership between Shaw Trust, Somerset Council, and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership won the Innovation in Partnerships’ category at Municipal Journal Award (MJ) Award in 2023 for its work. The MJ awards is the biggest National annual awards ceremony for local government. https://youtu.be/a-F7KulnEh8Download transcriptThe service will

Senior Leadership growth period at Shaw Trust

03/09/2024

Today we are delighted to announce exciting changes within our Senior Leadership Team. As part of an existing and robust three-year growth plan, we have created and appointed the roles of Chief Impact Officer and Chief Strategy and Risk Officer.Bringing expertise from a career in the charity, public and private sectors, we are delighted that Julie Leonard will be joining us from mid-September, in the role of CIO.Julie said: “This is a unique opportunity to multiply the public benefit already

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