Education Charities That specialise in Vocational training
Discover 53 Education charities that specialise in vocational training. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Kisharonlangdon
Beneficiary group, Education, ReligionThe principal object of the charity is to provide excellence in education, vocational training, care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities, within a traditional Jewish environment. The aim is to make provision for life so as to promote the potential of the individual using support and therapies in order that they live as independently as possible within the community.
Vocational Training Charitable Trust
EducationVocational Training Charitable Trust, T/A VTCT Skills, is a market-leading specialist vocational and technical Awarding Organisation offering a comprehensive range of qualifications, assessments and services in 17 sectors, including Hairdressing, Beauty, Logistics and Early Years. Working closely with employers and training providers, our ranges are backed by industry and trusted around the world.
St Catherine's - Speech And Language
Beneficiary group, EducationSt Catherine's is a national charity working with children and young people with severe, lifelong speech, language and communication disabilities. We provide a specialist school and sixth form centre, intensive speech, language and occupational therapy, excellent residential facilities, a comprehensive vocational training programme and outreach support to mainstream schools, parents and families.
Netherhall Educational Association
Beneficiary group, EducationOur objects are the advancement of education and learning and the training of character in accordance with Christian principles and ideals. To do this NEA owns and operates a variety of centres in Great Britain, including halls of residence for students in higher education, clubs with study facilities for young people, vocational training centres, and venues for residential courses and seminars.
East London Advanced Technology Training
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTraining, 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.
Midstream (west Lancs) LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe activity of the Charity is to provide employment opportunities and to promote the advancement of education in particular, amongst young people and adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special need. By the provision of such training facilities the company will enable such persons to acquire and develop vocational skills which will enhance their employment prospects
Working Well Trust
Economic and community development, Education, HealthTo 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.
Sunnyside Rural Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationThe 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.
Vision 21 (cyfle Cymru)
Economic and community development, EducationThe charity's objective and principle activity is the education and training of adults with learning needs,by providing an environment in which they may be trained in vocational skills with a view to finding employment, so that they may play a full part in the community. We do this by providing vocational training in real work settings, that develop ability, confidence and social skills.
Share Community Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureShare 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.
West Berkshire Training Consortium
Beneficiary group, EducationTo advance the education of young persons through the provision of work experience and of such vocational training as would enable such persons to acquire vocational skills.
East Lindsey Information Technology Centre
Economic and community development, EducationOperating in Lincolnshire, First College seeks to deliver high quality learning that raises participation and attainment, that meets the individual needs of Learners through collaborative partnership working and employer engagement. Specifically we deliver Apprenticeships, Traineeships and vocational training to a wide range of local people. Other activities include supporting unemployed people.
European College Of Business And Management
EducationEducation and training courses
Finchale Training College
Economic and community development, Education, HealthThe rehabilitation of persons who are disabled permanently or temporarily and persons with special physical or mental health needs, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of educational and vocational training; and the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment.
Agoriad Cyfyngedig
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareProvision of services to disabled and disadvantaged clients that is geared towards helping them into supported employment, open employment or vocational training.
Kashmir Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, LeisureThe principal activity of the company during the year was to provide vocational training and social recreational and cultural facilities to the community.
The Chapter Of The Order Of The Holy Paraclete Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, ReligionMembers of the Order are involved in hospitality, parish work, hospital chaplaincy, spiritual direction, pastoral care, work with the elderly, young people and children in the UK and overseas. In Ghana medical work, vocational training.
Children In Crisis
Beneficiary group, EducationWe provide educational support and protection from abuse for some of the worlds most vulnerable children facing multiple discriminations, with a focus on conflict and post conflict countries. We do this by training teachers; raising awareness oF the right to education; training social workers; delivering vocational training; conducting health education; and building and rehabilitating schools.
Warrington Training Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo relieve and prevent poverty occasioned by unemployment or other causes amoung young persons resident within ten miles of Market Gate Warrington and to provide education and vocational training for young unemployed persons. The relief of unemployment in particular, but not exclusively, by provision of affordable, easy access accomodation to encourage business start-up and development.
Lincoln Pelican Trust Limited
EducationThe principle activity of the Charity is vocational training in the fields of manufacture of timber products,printing, sign-making, packaging,joinery, assembly and developing office/business administration skills.
Ten North East Limited
Education, HealthTo raise aspirations and create better prospects by supporting individuals to become resilient, confident, ambitious and independant under our vision of "Your Future - Our Business". To achieve the objectives of the charity through the provision of education and vocational training, provide counselling and advisory services and assist with advice and information to both individuals and charities.
Seven Dials Playhouse Limited
Arts, EducationThe main objective of the company is to promote and assist education and the Arts for public benefit by research, discussions and seminars, vocational training, the provision of development facilities related to the Arts in general and especially the theatre and with the production of educational plays; and the provision of professional development and training for Actors via a trading subsidiary.
Yardley Educational Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareThe giving of grants to students at secondary educational establishments for clothing, sport kit and books. Other grants for the furthering of vocational training and assisting apprentices. Grants to educational establishments for students 11 years and over
Christian African Relief Trust
Economic and community development, EducationThe Christian Africa Relief Trust is a charity which provides goods to the people of Africa, free of charge, in order to make a positive difference to their lives. The goods are distributed regardless of caste or creed. We also sponsor and encourage self-help and developmental projects in education, medicine, agriculture and vocational training.
Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyZET supports grass roots organisations in Zimbabwe to deliver projects for vulnerable and marginalised young people. Projects are education focused and vary to include; life skills, vocational skills and work experience, health, birth registration and access to basic human rights, as well as teaching about conservation agriculture.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many vocational-training education charities are there in the UK?
There are 53 registered vocational-training education charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the vocational-training education charities by income?
United Learning LTD is the largest by latest reported annual income (£790.0m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of vocational-training education charities?
Vocational-training education charities reported a combined annual income of £19.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for vocational-training education charities?
Across all vocational-training education charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 91.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of vocational-training education charities?
Vocational-training education charities have an average annual income of £996k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.