Work to recovery

Work to Recovery Birmingham & Solihull Enquire now Delivered in partnership with What is Work to Recovery Birmingham & Solihull?Work to Recovery Birmingham and Solihull is a free, voluntary service, which aims to support people with mental health conditions to find and sustain paid employment.   How we help youOnce referred onto the programme, you will meet with one of our highly trained Employment Specialists who will: Get to know you  Create an employment action plan based on what you want to

Read More »

Supporting Tesco’s Movement to Work disability placement programme

Supporting Tesco’s Movement to Work disability placement programme Share this page Shaw Trust supports Tesco with their Movement to Work disability placement programme. This programme supports people aged between 18-30, who live with a disability or health condition. 2023 saw a 22% year on year increase in the number of people undertaking a work placement with Tesco.Before starting the 2023 placements, Ann Thompson (National Account Manager) reflected on recommendations from the 2022 lessons learnt.  In doing so, she suggested that

Read More »

We help businesses become better workplaces

We help businesses become better workplacesWhere work works for everyoneShaw Trust believes that work is one of the best ways for people to live a full and independent life.  That includes supporting organisations to recruit people from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds.Our services offer everything from recruitment to retention programmes, supported internships, accredited skills courses, Diversity and Inclusion training, Occupational Health and Wellbeing training and consultancy as well as Accessibility audits and solutions.In a world where businesses want to stay ahead

Read More »

We improve community health and wellbeing

Championing Community Health and Wellbeing for EveryoneSupport and connection to our community are vital during the tough timesThat’s why we provide high quality community health and wellbeing support to people and communities across the UK.Good health is so much more than just the absence of illness. We understand a combination of physical, mental, social, and emotional factors all have an influence on our overall wellbeing.We take a holistic approach to community health and wellbeing which addresses all aspects of life.

Read More »

We support people to get good work

Good work improves livesWe help people overcome the barriers preventing them from finding meaningful workWe understand how important it is for everyone to have good work. Helping people into the workplace is a vital service for individuals and their families. It also strengthens communities, helps businesses to thrive and supports the economy.We help people improve their life chances and tackle in-work poverty by offering career support, and learning and skills services. We know there are a number of reasons why

Read More »

We provide nurturing and caring homes for children

Every child deserves the best possible start in lifeBy putting their needs first, children in our care feel loved, happy and safeAs the largest charitably owned residential children’s home provider in the UK, we’re passionate about changing the way children’s care is provided.Our homes and services are nurturing, warm and welcoming. Our caring teams provide safe, well-planned care to children and young people who have often faced real challenges in their early years.We believe in working in partnership with local

Read More »

Working Win

Working Win Delivered in partnership with We have been delivering Working Win since July 2023 as the IPSPC provision across South Yorkshire for those with a health condition or disability.From the 1st October 2025 the new national Connect to Work programme (part of the Pathways to Work programme locally) will deliver the IPS support for those with mild to moderate health conditions or disabilities. This means that September 2025 is the final month for referrals to the existing Working Win

Read More »

Thrive into Work London

Thrive into work Haringey and Enfield Delivered in partnership with We have been delivering Thrive into Work – Haringey and Enfield since October 2023 as the IPSPC provision across Haringey and Enfield for those with a health condition or disability.From the 1st October 2025 Workwell North Central London (part of Shaw Trust) will deliver support for those with mild to moderate health conditions or disabilities. This means that September 2025 is the final month for referrals to the existing Thrive

Read More »
An illustration of the world mental health day graphic. A ribbon with the text world mental health day 2023, wraps around a drawing of the eath with a smiley face

Celebrating World Mental Health Day – 10 October

Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day is celebrated across the globe by raising awareness and encouraging us all to talk about mental health and how important it is to get help if you are struggling. This year’s theme is “Mental Health is a universal human right” and the focus is on supporting families, young people, people with long term health conditions, refugees and asylum seekers. At Shaw Trust, our work supports and has a positive impact on

Read More »
An image of a man holding a phone

Voluntary work helps Sean gain permanent employment

Before being referred to Shaw Trust, Sean had been on other employment programmes but unfortunately was not able to secure permanent employment. Due to his neurodiversity, Sean struggled to speak to others and often found social interactions extremely daunting. Upon joining the Work and Health Programme, Sean’s support manager Venetia found it difficult to speak with him regularly as he did not have access to a mobile phone or knowledge of how to use one. Venetia was able to get

Read More »