Helping people overcome disadvantages can transform communities.
We work hard to tackle problems like worklessness and
financial exclusion.
Neighbourhood planning
Our approach is described by Sheffield Hallam University as a
'sector-leading initiative.' We tackle issues locally by engaging
residents and building relationships with local partners like the
police.
Employment support
We've developed lots of projects and activities to give people
the skills and experience to get a job. In 2010/11 over 2,400
people accessed our training and employment services. Andrew is one
of the young people who has benefited from our work experience
programme.
Young people
We've developed a range of activities to engage, involve and
support young people. Take a look at our youth theatre in
Hounslow. The aim is to enable young people to become
responsible, economically active citizens - and great future
customers. To date over 1,300 young people have engaged
in project activities and more than 250 have accessed
employment.
Access to employment and training
| Year |
People accessing services |
People into learning and training |
People into employment |
Business start-ups |
Businesses supported |
| 2010/11 |
4,527 |
1,184 |
623 |
32 |
348 |
| 2009/10 |
3,883 |
799 |
344 |
48 |
145 |
| 2008/09 |
2,820 |
727 |
281 |
61 |
95 |
Investing in society
We support causes that make a positive difference to communities
- like the Spark Challenge. As
part of our sponsorship, we provide business support and mentoring
to social enterprises that tackle homelessness.
We're also partners with Homeless
International - helping a slum community in Kenya with a
sustainable development plan for a savings trust.
Find out more
Download our
2011 corporate responsibility report (pdf) and community
investment strategy (pdf) for more information, targets and
action plans.
Sheffield Hallam University says our approach is a
'sector-leading initiative.'Sheffield Hallam University says our
approach is a 'sector-leading initiative.'
