We are pleased to announce that Work to Recovery has been awarded the new national Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Grow Quality Mark by IPS Grow and the Centre for Mental Health! Work to Recovery Birmingham and Solihull is a free, voluntary service, commissioned by Birmingham and Solihull CCG which aims to support people with […]
Be Your Own Boss
Introducing Be Your Own Boss! Shaw Trust’s dedicated self-employment and business mentoring support service. Through Shaw Trust’s Be Your Own Boss, your customers can access a team of highly experienced Business Mentors available to support them to start, grow and sustain their business. Our Be Your Own Boss service provides tailored self-employment and business mentoring […]
Lianne secures her first job in two years!
After being unemployed since 2019, single mum of two Lianne, got in touch with Find Your Future to build her confidence and ultimately find work. Find Your Future is a joint initiative with the West Midlands Combined Authority and part funded by the European Social Fund, providing personalised employment support to residents in the West […]
SEUK strengthens board with new appointments
Social Enterprise UK (SEUK), the membership body and champion of the social enterprise movement, has appointed five new Board members following a rigorous recruitment process, including Shaw Trust Chief Executive, Christopher Luck CB, MBE. SEUK represents businesses with a social or environmental purpose who reinvest or donate at least half of their profits to their […]
A simple understanding of Social Value
What is Social Value? Social Value is about the wellbeing of current and future generations and covers three different areas: Social – the wellbeing of individuals and communities. Economic – putting in place economic policies and business practices to improve the wellbeing of society. Environmental – looking after the social and physical environment and where […]
Walk into Work – A jobs fair with a difference
Walk into Work is a jobs fair where you will meet local employers and also be able to take part in a 5K walk and exercise sessions. About this event Shaw Trust Walk into Work Jobs Fair is designed to be an event with a difference. It is a hybrid event which gives residents around Ealing […]