Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Unemployment

Barnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.

Shaw Trust provides services to people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged, principally to help them find employment or to develop work and independence skills.

The purpose of AQA is to advance education for the benefit of the public. It does this by setting, marking and awarding public examinations such as GCSEs and A levels; providing vocational and technical qualifications, apprenticeship courses and training needed for certain jobs; and delivering assessment services and technology to help others improve teaching, learning and assessment more widely.

Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.

The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters

Waythrough was formed from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We work with people with complex, multiple needs and disadvantages and are committed to multi disciplinary working within our own teams and with external agencies. Our main areas of work focus are substance misuse, mental health challenges, residential support, families and young people, training and employment.

Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.

Group activities are to ;- provide assessment, care, education, employment and meaningful activity to individuals with autism spectrum condition.- provide information and support to individuals with ASC, their families and carers- expand education and care provisionParent company activities are to provide estate, administration and corporate support services to the charitable subsidiaries

Brandon Trust exists to improve lifestyles, opportunities and deliver greater independence for people with learning disabilities. At heart we are about places to live, life skills, jobs and educational opportunities for individuals

Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people. We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change.Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help people to transform their lives.

The King's Trust's vision is to end youth unemployment. By breaking down barriers and opening doors The King's Trust supports young people to build the confidence and skills they need to find work. The King's Trust is building a future that works for young people.

Centrepoint is the UK's leading charity for homeless young people. It supports more than 15,000 homeless 16-25 year olds into a home and a job every year. Centrepoint works directly in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East of England, and partners with other organisations across the UK. We also influence government policy with the overall aim of ending youth homelessness.

The provision on education and research into all areas of social policy particularly health, employment, housing, travel, education and crime. Most of the projects undertaken include surveys carried out throughout Great Britain

Acis Group Limited delivers social and affordable housing, education, skills, training, employment and wellbeing services. It provides personalised support for people in communities, whilst creating opportunities for those communities to thrive.

To provide information, advice, support & services of the highest standard to those experiencing severe mental illness, their families & carers, in areas such as housing, education & training, rehabilitation & employment and recreation. To spread understanding about severe mental illness. To campaign nationally & locally for high quality care, including both acute & long-term services.

The activities of the charity is the advancement of social inclusion through enabling economic independence, employment and opportunity for disadvantaged and disabled individuals through various workforce and economic development initiatives and programmes delivered across the UK.

Our Vision is an inclusive and economically vibrant Africa. Our Mission is to achieve our vision by investing in Africa's human and physical capital, with a strong focus on job creation. Our Values are passion and respect, creativity and entrepreneurship, trust and accountability.

Direct access hostels; youth services;floating support services;prison link worker scheme;mental health supported housing; advice services for young people; job seeking support young people;housing young people; street outreach;adults chronic exclusion work;education services;

Changing Lives is a national, charity which provides specialist support services to vulnerable people and their families. Our key themes of work include: housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol, women & children's and employment services. Our mission is 'changing lives, building futures'.

The Percy Hedley Foundation was established, for the public benefit, to promote the care, welfare, interest, opportunities (including opportunities to gain meaningful employment), education and advancement of disabled people.

PROVIDING AND MANAGING HOUSING AND SOCIAL HOUSING AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO HELP HOUSE PEOPLE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AND AMENITIES OR SERVICES FOR POOR PEOPLE OR FOR THE RELIEF OF AGED, DISABLED (WHETHER PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY) OR CHRONICALLY SICK PEOPLE; THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY, PROMOTING ECONOMIC / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Thames Reach works with homeless and vulnerable adults to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. We specialise in supporting people with complex needs, like poor mental health and substance misuse. Our services include street outreach, hostels, specialist supported housing, prevention work, health initiatives and a range of employment and education schemes.

The principal activity of the Company, a registered charity and social landlord, is providing services for those suffering addictions relating to drugs and alcohol in residential, community and prison services and working with service users and their families/carers in socially deprived communities to create a range of positive outcomes. To include health, crime, education, employment and housing.

Provision of supported living services for people with learning disabilities or mental health disabilities, Provision of targeted domiciliary care support services for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Provision of Respite Care for people with disabilities (mainly Learning difficulty),Employment training for service users with a learning difficulty.

To provide quality care and support to members of the ex-Service community and to help disadvantaged men and women find meaningful and sustained employment