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Ten charities and community-led projects across the two countries will share more than
Staff are encouraged to nominate good causes as part of the annual funding cycle and then work with a charity or community group to complete an application for up to
'It's fantastic to be able to award another round of funding for charities and community-led projects across the
Environment, Health and Safety Director at Alstom
'It's fantastic to be able to award another round of funding for charities and community-led projects across the
He added: 'It's essential that we reflect the communities we serve, and the
One of the beneficiaries of Alstom CPF is Young Enterprise, an employability and financial education charity that empowers young people across the
'Thanks to funding committed from the
She added: 'Inspiring Futures is a targeted intervention for young people - aged 14 to 19 years old - who face the greatest barriers to social mobility. The programme enables young people to develop critical workplace skills and provides the space to reflect on these, to understand their relevance to the world of work and how to demonstrate them through creating a CV and in interview situations. This project is operating in schools that are local to
Young Enterprise - Young Enterprise across the West and
The ten 2023
Project: Baton of Hope,
Partner:
Baton of Hope
We lose 17 people a day to suicide in the
Project: Peer Youth Programme,
Partner:
Mental health is as important to a young person's safety and wellbeing as their physical health. Young people will volunteer to be trained as Youth Peer Supporters across 40 secondary schools and colleges in
Project:
Partner:
Jigsaw -
Further education and training staff have thousands of interactions with their students every day. This project will 'train the trainers' so that staff can use these interactions to recognise the signs of mental health difficulties and support students to improve their wellbeing. This will effectively empower and resource around 300 staff members in the further education sector to improve the mental health of thousands of students across
Project: Inspiring Futures, East and
Partner:
Young Enterprise
This project is a targeted intervention for up to 300 young people (14-19 years old) who are facing the greatest barriers to social mobility. Students work in teams to create and run a real trading company of their choice over the course of a year, supported by a volunteer business mentor. This develops critical workplace skills and an understanding of their relevance in the world of work. It then supports students with how to demonstrate their new-found skills on their CV and in interviews.
Project: Children's RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences) Therapy,
Partner:
SV2 - kSupporting Victims of Sexual Violence
Child sexual abuse has significant and far-reaching impacts on both the survivors and our communities. This project will fund the multi-faceted approach required to address the impact of child sexual abuse for one year, to include providing support services and therapy for survivors, raising awareness about the issue and implementing effective child protection measures. Additionally, this project will also facilitate the promotion of an open dialogue and education about healthy relationships and consent in the community to help contribute towards preventing child sexual abuse.
Project:
Partner:
Reach
Large quantities of food goes to waste every day that could otherwise serve the community. The funds will help Reach to set up a community store in
Project: Christmas Meals,
Partner:
Derby Food 4 Thought
Project: Camping Equipment, Burton
Partner:
Replacing their existing well-worn tents and camping equipment will allow the Scout group to take more young people on overnight residentials, camps and adventurous activities. Spending time away from home with other children will help prepare up to 100 young people with skills for life each year.
Project: Parent Support at Let Us Play,
Partner:
Let Us Play
A disabled child can be difficult to parent and often needs many medical and educational appointments. This project will fund a parent's group for six months to give respite for around 200 caregivers to chat about problems whilst building comradery to support their mental health. In addition, funds will cover electricity for one year and buy new toys and equipment for the centre.
Project: Step Up to Employment,
Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support
The
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