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Dr Jude Threlfall-Sykes, PhD has been appointed as Shaw Trust’s first Chief Data and Technology Officer.Jude joined Shaw Trust in November 2024 as Director of Technology, where she has led improvements to digital infrastructure and systems across the organisation. She brings a breadth of experience from across the sector, having previously worked at organisations including the charity Change Grow Live and the NHS.Her appointment to this newly created Chief Officer role reflects the critical importance of data and technology in

Care leavers in Ealing and Harrow have joined forces with Shaw Trust Foundation, the West London Alliance, and Ealing and Harrow councils, to co-design a new programme of support for young people in care.

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.

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

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.