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The DP100 finds a new home For over a decade, the Disability Power 100 (DP100) campaign recognised thousands of disabled leaders, trailblazers and changemakers. Shaw Trust was proud to lead the campaign and is now delighted to announce that the Disabled Entrepreneurs Network (DEN), led by Jacqueline Winstanley, has offered to take it forward. Shaw Trust is therefore donating the ownership of the campaign to DEN. A decade of impact and influence Under DEN, the DP100 will sharpen its focus on talent recognition, inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship.  “I look forward to seeing the next phase of the

This month, we collaborated with software provider, Jadu, to raise awareness of digital exclusion through a small film. Together, we’re calling for more organisations to use thoughtful, inclusive design when building online spaces.

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.

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

Chris Luck, our CEO, has been outlining the importance of partnerships not profiteering in a recent MJ article on strategic partnerships and holistic thinking. Chris talks about how these partnerships allow for ‘Child to Career’ thinking and create real value, where reasonable profit is enough, and scarce resource is reinvested rather than offshored.Chris also delivered a Keynote speech on June 21st 2024 at the Children’s Commissioners’ Conference. You can read the full ‘Time for Change: A New Role for Commissioning’