Supporting Dreams: Judith’s journey through Social Care and Further Education Pathways
Judith reignited her passion for social care after overcoming personal and health barriers. Guided by her Community Link Worker, she gained confidence, skills, and is now pursuing her dream career.
In memory of Shaw Trust founder Tim Pape
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
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.
A day in the Life of a Thrive into Work Employment Specialist
With over two decades of experience in employment support, our Employment Specialist, KH found their true calling in the Thrive into Work programme.
How Thrive into Work helped a participant to rebuild her life and career.
A former teacher regained confidence and found fulfilling work through Thrive into Work’s personalised support, transforming her life and inspiring others to pursue their goals.
National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation received for a second time!
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
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
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
Uncovering hidden talent: Helping employers create inclusive workplaces
From 2 September to 13 September, Shaw Trust is running the ‘Hidden Talent’ campaign, a powerful initiative to highlight talented individuals.
Shaw Trust run Children’s home featured on BBC News Online
One of our children’s home which has helped Somerset Council save £2m in its first year of opening has been featured in a BBC News Online piece. Read the full article here. BBC Political Correspondent Alex Forsyth visited the Somerset-based home on Tuesday 6 August, as part of a piece on Local Authority finances. The piece explored how partnerships like Homes and Horizons can help councils save money whilst delivering a better standard of care for children and young people.