Grants of up to £5,000 are available for registered charities for specific projects that improve communication skills for disadvantaged adults and supports NEET people into employment.
The Trust views communication skills as critical capabilities for people who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.
The funding is for registered UK registered charities with an annual turnover of between £25,000 and £500,000 that are working to develop communication skills for people (aged 18 and older) from disadvantaged groups who want to improve their employment prospects. Beneficiaries must gain at least one accredited vocational qualification during delivery.
Proposals are welcome which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment, especially women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, and refugees.
Priority will be given to match funded projects and self-sustainable projects, with a view to becoming less reliant on grants in the future.
Grants cannot be used for capital costs.
Grants for organisations and partnerships supporting newcomers to the UK to rebuild their lives, feel at home and become active members of their local communities.
Funding for VCSE organisations to support essential services for Asylum Seekers and Refugees; and work “through the door” where VCSE organisations go into prisons with projects to help prisoners.
Grants are available for charities who are working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
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