Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Unemployment

MAKING THE LEAP IS A SOCIAL MOBILITY AND YOUTH CHARITY WHICH RUNS CAREERS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS ACROSS LONDON, AND DELIVERS SERVICES THAT PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS FOR LIFE-CHANGING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AF&V LAUNCHPAD'S PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEPRIVATION AMONG VETERANS BY PROVIDING RENTED ACCOMMODATION IN A SINGLE SITE, SPEKE HOUSE IN LIVERPOOL AND AVONDALE HOUSE IN NEWCASTLE. ONCE HOUSED, LAUNCHPAD ENCOURAGES VETERANS TO ENGAGE THE NUMEROUS ORGANISATIONS THAT OFFER HELP WITH TRAINING, SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AND FINDING PERMANENT ACCOMMODATION.

We provide facilities & services to disadvantaged people across 5 community facilities. Core activities include: Apprenticeship and job training opportunities, remedial education services, English classes (ESOL), cook & eat, healthy living programme, youth club, nursery, older people services, keep fit class, gym, under 5's drop in, universal youth provision, sports, IT training & DBS services.

The Chairty's objectives are for the public benefit, anywhere in the world to advance education, prevent and relieve poverty and to relieve unemployment, (including those with little or no education, survivors of human trafficking, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants). Advance Human rights, promote the protection & preservation of the natural environment and sustainable development.

Projects to engage the local community, widen participation and increase community cohesion Training courses to improve skills and employability, targeting young people not in education, employment or trainingFacilities provision for grassroots community groups to increase service provision in the local areaLive music, theatre and dance activities as a Key Arts Provider for Bristol

Centre for Mental Health undertakes research and development activities in the field of mental health. These activities are particularly focussed on mental health care in prisons and the criminal justice system and on issues relating to the employment of people with mental health problems. Findings and recommendations are aimed at creating improvements on a national scale.

Sport 4 Life UK (S4L) believes in a level playing field where every young person has the opportunity to create a better future for themselves. S4L is proud to provide the opportunity for young people aged 11-29 to prepare for, and move into, sustained education, employment or training, by improving their employability and key life skills - through its sports-themed mentoring and training services.

Provision of accommodation and care for the elderly residents of Knowle or Solihull postcode area.

To promote social inclusion of disabled people in South East (1) by facilitating their involvement and participation in the planning and decision making structure of their communities, so that they can have equal rights and a voice and control over issues affecting their lives, and (2) by providing services including advice and guidance on welfare rights, health, housing and employment.

We provide a supportive environment for people experiencing mental ill health, offering work training and support which promotes personal development and for progression towards employment

Charity Activities:Employment Training and SupportCommunity Enterprises - Day Care Nursery, Caia Crafts, ATC, Catering services, Wrex Recycling VolunteeringYouth Services Mental Health and Learning Disability SupportTenancy and housing related support Adult Day Care Centre.

The main activities of the Charity at present are :Care and SupportWe support people with learning disabilities in their own homes, day opportunities and provide personal care if needed. We also provide a respite service.Supported employmentWe provide supported employment to people with learning disabilities through our subsidiary Newpath Ventures Limited which runs a number of businesse

Re:vision provides grant funding to North West employment groups who prepare individuals for work. Re:vision quality checks & provides training for these organisations to help improve their service. Re:vision supports these organisations in engaging with employers who can provide meaningful, paid, sustainable employment opportunities & also offers an employer engagement service.

Life chances for young people and families.Motiv8 delivers high quality community, education and employment services that lead to transformed lives and positive outcomes.

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind provides a Community & Wellbeing programme consisting of; One to one advice, Counselling & Wellbeing Coordination. Activity & social inclusion in the community including Sport, Walking, Connect & Meet, Creative classes& Football. Mental Health Training, Schools programme, Employment Services Support & Swindon Mindful Employers Network & evening Calming cafe model.

Switchback is an intensive mentoring programme. Switchback Mentors help 18-30 year old male offenders - Trainees - make real, long-lasting change after their release from prison. By combining a personalised, intensive mentoring relationship with a practical programme, we are able to make employment a realistic prospect for this vulnerable group.Formerly registered as charity number 1121672.

999 Club supports people facing homelessness in South-East London. From our Deptford base, we run the Gateway day centre; a Women's Sanctuary; housing, employment and benefits advice; the MovePlus mentoring scheme; and The Bridge mental-wellbeing programme.

Grant making foundation supporting and working in partnership with charitable organisations with a focus on education, employment, skills and disaster relief.

Support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations through Funding and Governance advice and support , Training , Community development . Strong representation, Group support and development . Campaigning and promotion, Volunteer recruitment and good practice in Volunteer management, Direct delivery projects include Social Prescribing, Youth Employment and two Big Local areas

Nurture the potential and ability of young people to contribute to the scientific communityIncrease uptake of post 16 STEM coursesIncrease applications for STEM subjects at university, especially with girlsEnhance teachers? expertise and job satisfaction and so retain teachers and recruit more to the profession. Engage Universities and Industry in sustained interaction with schools

Kanlungan works for the rights and welfare of Filipinos and other Southeast and East Asian migrants in the UK. We provide information and advice on mental health, welfare, and employment and signpost for immigration support. Together with other organisations with similar objectives, Kanlungan advocates for greater equality, justice, and human rights for all migrants.

We support asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in the North East of England to lead lives that are safe, independent and fulfilled, by providing supported accommodation and free English language and employment classes. Our ?Skills for Life? English language classes are delivered from our classrooms in Newcastle and Sunderland, as well as in other centres through our community partnerships.

The relief of poverty through provision of housing, accommodation and assistance to help house people in needy circumstances and associated facilities and amenities. The advancement of education including developing skills for coping with life and employment and providing advice to people in ineedy circumstances and providing training and advice to other porviders of housing and accommodation.

REFLECTING THE AIMS OF THE ORGANISATION, THE ACTIVITIES OF MWH INCLUDE- ADULT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES - INCLUDING ESOL, IT, CAREERS ADVICE- BUSINESS SUPPORT, TRAINING AND JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE- RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL SERVICES - ARABIC CLASSES AND COMMUNITY SOCIAL FORUMS- EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN - MOTHER TONGUE AND SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Compaid provides a range of practical services, using information technology and other resources, to enable disabled adults and children in and around Kent to maximise their social, creative, learning and employment opportunities.