With winter on its way and the ever-growing concerns around heating costs, those most vulnerable in our local communities are at risk of having to choose between heating or eating. Shaw Trust’s Shepherd’s Bush Hub is introducing the Warm Spaces initiative to support West London residents on the Work and Health Programme. With a designated […]
Paul overcomes health challenges to secure a new job
Paul came onto the Intensive Personalised Employment Support programme (IPES) hoping to rebuild his confidence and re-establish his purpose. Having been unemployed for three years, Paul was feeling lost, devalued and was starting to feel that his age was a barrier. As a result, his mental health and wellbeing was impacted tremendously. “I had been […]
Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 2022, A Roaring Success!
On Monday 17 October 2022, we were delighted to host our Annual Disability Power 100 awards event at the Landmark Hotel in London. The event was held in-person for the first time in three years and was hotly anticipated as one of the key celebratory events of the year for the disabled community. The event […]
Danesh changes his fortunes after being made redundant
Having been made redundant from his retail job due to the pandemic, Danesh joined the JETS programme feeling worried and unsure about the future. At the time of referral, he had little knowledge of JETS and, with his permission, his Employment Adviser Magda signed him onto an information session called ‘Welcome to JETS’. This gave […]
Shaw Trust retains National Careers Service
Prospects, part of Shaw Trust is pleased to announce that we have been successful in securing the new National Careers Service delivery contracts in the West Midlands and London. Prospects has delivered the National Careers Service since spring 2012. Scott Miller, Chief Corporate Officer at Shaw Trust, commented: “We are delighted that we have successfully […]
Art Exhibition
As part of our 40th-anniversary celebrations this autumn, Shaw Trust is running an art exhibition for care-experienced young people. The Children and Families Division is organising an art exhibition for care experienced young people either accommodated in, supported by, our services or living or educated in an area in which we deliver services. Young people […]