Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Unemployment

Greenbank was set up to enhance the opportunities and status of people with disabilities through education, training, employment, and recreation.Greenbank offers its services to the local community and is particularly supportive of disabled people and disadvantaged groups. We provide work related training, a guidance service, employment related projects, sport and recreation and education.

Groundwork works in partnership with the private, public and voluntary sectors, to enable people to change their own lives for the better, by engaging them in physical environmental activities and helping them to gain green skills and jobs.

Working with communities to build stronger neighbourhoods.Working to realise the potential of young peopleThrough education, promoting learning, citizenship and sustainabilityWorking to reconnect people and placesWorking to provide training for employment and stimulating enterpriseWorking to help businesses succeed

Training, Education and Employment Support for disadvantaged adults and young people, in particular the long-term unemployed, refugee and migrant women, and young people not in employment, education or training. Services include vocational training, English language and basic skills, advice and guidance, welfare support and volunteering and work experience programmes.

THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY AND OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY DURING THE YEAR ARE TO PROVIDE THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING BY PROVIDING FOR THE CARE, ACCOMMODATION,TRAINING, EDUCATION, FUTURE LIVING, EMPLOYMENT, OCCUPATION AND SUSTENANCE OF PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS, IN ORDER TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF INDEPENDENCE.

Prosthetics and orthotics training schools in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines & Myanmar.Rehabilitation centres in Cambodia, Sri Lnaka, Myanmar, Philippines providing physical rehabilitation services. Community-based rehabilitation projects in Cambodia to enable disabled people to participate in education & employment. Advocacy for disabled peoples rights.

Domiciliary care is provided for up to 71 elderly blind and partially sighted persons. Up to 400 blind and partially sighted persons attend our Day Centre each week to participate in stimulating and therapeutic activities. We provide Community Services to blind and partially sighted persons residing in the Midlands area. We facilitate employment opportunities for visually impaired people.

Wellbeing/educational programmes in woodland and green spaces, helping disadvantaged adults and children refocus and rebuild their lives; engaging them in skills learning and self development: NEET, victims of crime, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, ex-forces, unemployed, disengaged from school, learning disabilities. Conservation of the environment. Train and deliver forest school.

To work with people who experience mental ill health and or learning and other disabilities, to enable them to live and work independently within their own local community and to support them towards achieving a quality of life. The provision of community residential rehabilitation, living support, meaningful day time activities, training and employment training services.

To provide employment and training opportunities for people with long term mental health support needs. We operate three vocational training projects set within social enterprises. We offer IPS employment support, standard employment support, in work retention support, business advice and career progression advice.

The Harington Scheme provides a unique learning experience for young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or difficulties to help them into employment, further education or a more rewarding life through appropriate learning opportunities.

The provision of vocational training, day and employment services in Hertfordshire for adults with learning disabilities. Sunnyside Rural Trust also runs a number of social enterprise initiatives.

Provides training, development, support and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, as well as those that are disadvantaged, economically inactive or unemployed.

Share provides vocational training, education, and opportunities for personal development to disabled people - especially those with learning disabilities, who may also have autism - and those facing health related barriers to independence and employment. We have 2 social enterprises offering catering and gardening services. Based in Wandsworth, we have no geographical boundaries.

Pecan is a community charity based in Southwark. Working in this and neighbouring boroughs. Supporting local people who are unemployed, isolated, ex-offenders, those affected by benefit changes or low income and empowering women facing multiple barriers. Services include employment programmes, training, one to one support, coaching, food programmes and community activities.

Foundation Learning Programme, Job Centre Plus contract.We offer accredited training for;Adult Numeracy and LiteracyUsing IT E3 & L1Key SkillsL1 National Award Working with ChildrenNVQ L1 & L2 Retail and AdministrationNVQ L2 Child CareNVQ L1 & L2 Customer ServiceNVQ L1 in Sports & LeisureEmployability Skills & Personal Development enrichment activities & work experience.

Cambridge House is a social action centre that works with vulnerable individuals, families and communities to tackle the injustice of poverty. Services include1. Education & respite 2. Youth empowerment 3. Employment & volunteering 4. Legal, advice & advocacy 5. Community enterprise facilities, offices, & meeting spaces

To promote and advance for the public benefit the education and training of persons employed orintending to be employed in the plumbing, mechanical services and other related industries both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.To promote useful research into any matters relating to the training for employment in the plumbing,mechanical services and other related industries.

The charity exists to deliver training and development opportunities aimed at unemployed and economically inactive young people and adults resident in Wales, to enhane their quality of life and employability potential.

To support people across West and South Essex who are experiencing mental ill health into employment and assist those in employment to retain their jobs

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

The principal objective of the charity is to provide disablement benefits for the members (various classes of employees of racehorse trainers as stated in the Scheme Rules) who have suffered financial hardship following accidental injury, disablement or death arising from, and in the course of, employment and to provide a capital lump sum in the event of serious injury or death.

The charity operates 3 core services: 1. Provision of accessible transport for people with limited mobility or other health conditions; 2. Supply of donated domestic and office furniture to raise income for charitable purposes; 3. Training and work experience for disadvantaged or unemployed individuals and to voluntary and community groups.

The Green Heart of East London, managing 32 acres of metropolitan green space as a country park; providing environmental education for children and youth especially the disadvantaged; equestrian centre, rare breeds of farm animals and poultry, childrens nursery; cafe and shop; training opportunities for long term unemployed; volunteering opportunities galore.

Education of disadvantaged people as Trainees by actual involvement in commercial activity/employment experience. Camden Garden Centre Charitable Trust carries out this charitable function through the vehicle of its wholly owned subsidiary Camden Garden Centre Ltd (co. reg. no. 1592398) which employs Trainees in agreement with the Trust.