Shaw Trust awarded ‘outstanding’ in new Supply Chain Partnership Standard
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.
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 work
With over two decades of experience in employment support, our Employment Specialist, KH found their true calling in the Thrive into Work programme.
Overcoming Barriers: AH’s Journey to Employment with Thrive into Work
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 published
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.
West London Works IPS participant shares his story with Channel 4 news
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.
Jim Carley appointed as new Business Development Director
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Carley as our new Business Development Director. With over 20 years experience in bid writing and bid management, Jim has a proven track record of winning public sector contracts.As a recognised expert in Employability, Justice and Vocational Skills, Jim has secured contracts with national government including with DWP, the Ministry of Justice, the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), as well as local government.Starting in February, Jim will lead on Shaw
We’re recruiting for new trustees
At Shaw Trust, we believe that everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life. Every day, we work to empower people and communities by removing barriers to employment, education, and opportunity. Now, we’re looking for two new trustees to join our Board and help us drive our mission forward.Why join us? As a trustee, you’ll play a key role in shaping our strategic direction and ensuring that we deliver real impact for the people we serve. You’ll
Tackling the NEET crisis: A collective responsibility for education, employment, and training
A recent article in FE Week, titled ‘Crisis in schools creates a NEET problem for FE to solve’, spotlighted the escalating challenges faced by young people and local authorities in ensuring young people are engaged in Education, Employment, or Training (EET). This rise in young people classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) is a societal issue with far-reaching implications, and at Shaw Trust, we firmly believe it is everyone’s responsibility—not just further education (FE)—to support young people’s transition