Nottinghamshire County Council is a dedicated organisation committed to serving the communities of Nottinghamshire.
With a wide range of services and resources available, residents can easily access support for various needs, from finding a school place to reporting road problems or seeking employment opportunities.
The Council’s focus on transparency and accessibility is evident through its user-friendly website, which provides easy navigation and access to essential information. By offering services that cater to the well-being and development of individuals, Nottinghamshire County Council remains a trusted partner in a thriving community for all its residents.
DEBP, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, is committed to supporting children, young people, and vulnerable adults in building a positive future by providing them with the opportunities and tools for success. With a multi-disciplinary team offering well-being, employability, and careers support across various educational settings, DEBP collaborates with schools and communities to deliver experiential learning opportunities.
Their vision prioritises skills development, personalised support, heightened stakeholder expectations, and partnerships with passionate advocates.
DEBP’s commitment ensures equal access for all individuals, aiming to empower them to articulate their aspirations and access educational and employment opportunities with confidence and support.
East Sussex County Council is dedicated to serving and supporting the diverse communities within the region. With a focus on promoting well-being, providing essential public services, and fostering a thriving environment for residents and businesses, they strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to transparency, they aim to address the needs of the community while upholding the values of accountability and trustworthiness. Their dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that East Sussex remains a vibrant and inclusive place to live and work.
Hastings Borough Council offers a wide range of essential services and information for residents and visitors alike. From waste and recycling to arts and culture, beaches, benefits and support, business and commerce, and much more, the website provides comprehensive coverage of various aspects of living in the Hastings area.
Users can access details on council news and updates, as well as information about services, land and property estates, event planning, environmental health, and job opportunities. With its user-friendly interface, the website serves as a one-stop platform for accessing important services and resources related to Hastings and its community.
The University of Central Lancashire, with its rich heritage, is a leading international, multi-campus institution dedicated to modern learning. Home to a diverse community of over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries, our university offers a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone is welcomed and encouraged to thrive. Our commitment to innovation and excellence in education has earned us prestigious accolades, including being named the University of the Year 2023. With an extensive range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and a global network of partners, we strive to empower our students to succeed and make a positive impact on the world.
Participation Works is a not-for-profit grassroots organisation serving the young people and communities of East Lancashire. Their passion is working with young people to further encourage emotional health and wellbeing, interpersonal skills, educational attainment and career aspiration. They also want to tackle antisocial behaviour and the negative consequences surrounding it. Participation Works want to help even more young people to make even more positive choices and changes in their own lives.
Aaina provides accessible services that cater for women and their children in Walsall, enabling them to aspire and achieve through education and training, support services and community engagement.
Aaina is the lead partner for the Walsall Connected Futures Partnership.
Football Beyond Borders works with young people from areas of socio-economic disadvantage who are passionate about football but disengaged at school, to help them finish school with the skills and grades to make a successful transition into adulthood.
It’s standard programme offers a balanced schedule of weekly two-hour sessions divided between classroom-based learning and football activities, combined with therapeutic interventions, in-school pastoral care, and regular reward excursions during half-term breaks.
Football Beyond Borders’ practitioners are trained to become relatable, consistent and trusted adults in the lives of young people.
Working with Youth Futures
Football Beyond Borders has an excellent record of developing trusted relationships with young people in schools from areas of socio-economic disadvantage and experience in using therapeutic mentoring interventions.
This is why it is a delivery partner for the Building Futures programme, providing personalised support to up to 500 young people aged 12 to 15 over a whole academic year during the initial programme phase.
ERSA is the membership body for all organisations delivering, or with an interest in, employment support services. ERSA’s membership includes large providers, members of supply chains, smaller organisations, private and third sector, youth organisations, local authorities, housing providers, general and specialist providers.
What they are involved with?
Enhancing Youth Employment Support – The Grant will be used to fund ERSA’s work on Youth Unemployment, working with employment support providers building and maintaining communities of good practice and running collaborative events. The grant will be used to contribute to three staff members wages. These three staff will research local labour markets and youth employment data. Facilitate the communities of good practice, deliver youth employment focussed forums, collaboration events and conferences.
DurhamWorks is a programme designed for individuals aged 16 to 24 living in County Durham who are not already engaged in education, employment, or training. The programme is delivered by a team of dedicated professionals who offer career information, advice, and guidance to support young people in achieving their ambitions and potential.
With tailored support that includes assistance in creating CVs, job searches, interview preparation, and ongoing guidance once employed, DurhamWorks also offers financial aid to address initial employment-related costs.
The project, funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to provide inclusive support to remove barriers hindering young people’s progress.
What they are involved with?
We are partnering with Durham County Council to boost youth employment via its programme partner DurhamWorks.
Drive Forward Foundation supports care-experienced young adults through a package of individualised support designed to help develop the skills and networks they need to find fulfilling employment.
It offers a mix of tailored one-to-one support, intensive employability skills training, in-work mentoring, and opportunities provided through working in partnership with corporate partners, prospective employers and local authorities.
Working with Youth Futures
Drive Forward is a delivery partner in our What Works programme.
Cumbria Youth Alliance provides infrastructure support for organisations working with children, young people and families. They provide direct support in a variety of settings, schools, alternative provision, youth and community settings.
What they are involved with?
The funding they have received will enable Cumbria Youth Alliance to support 150 young people to help them work towards achieving their career aspirations through a programme of employability support activities, including individual tailored plans. Further, access to specialist support around mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, increasing soft skills and vocational training will form part of the overall delivery package.
