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Employability training ED302

Employability training is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Education categoryand the Training subcategory.

4,450 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.21% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(work ?-?(support|preparation|placements?|experience)|employ(ment|ability)|unemploy(ed|ment)|entrepreneur(ial)?|activation programmes?|(labour|jobs?) market)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 1,079 1.30%
£10k - £100k 1,180 1.82%
£100k - £250k 610 3.15%
£250k - £500k 433 4.77%
£500k - £1m 308 5.35%
£1m - £10m 444 5.58%
Over £10m 71 3.83%
Total 4,125 2.15%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 3,212 1.90%
oscr 891 3.51%
ccni 347 4.88%
Total 4,450 2.21%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
THE SHAW TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 287785]
Shaw Trust provides services to people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged, principally to help them find employment or to develop work and independence skills.
£263,402,000
The Shaw Trust Limited [Charity number: SC039856]
The objects of the company are: (a) To relieve any person who is in need because of any disability or because of any other disadvantage resulting from unemployment, youth, age, financial hardship, ill-health or because they are offenders, ex-offenders or are at risk of offending. (b) The promotion of the health, equality and independence of disabled people. and (c) The prevention and relief of poverty. in particular by providing education, training, rehabilitation, support, employment opportunities and personal development opportunities. The company will be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion.
£263,402,000
ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY [Charity number: 222377]
Provide support and advice services for people with a learning disabilty including care and support, advocacy, housing, leisure and employment. We work to improve services, challenge prejudice and directly support people to live their lives as they choose. We offer support through our website, printed resources and helpline. Our regional advisers offer direct support by phone, email and in person.
£239,014,000
Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind [Charity number: SC038110]
' To take or promote measures for the prevention and cure of blindness in the countries and territories specified under article 4 of this our charter and for the education, rehabilitation, training and employment of the blind in those countries and territories and ' To foster collaboration among organisations concerned with blindness and its prevention and to promote and where appropriate, to participate in national, regional and international activities likely to prevent blindness and benefit the blind in any part of the world.
£236,775,000
THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174]
The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters
£201,362,000
Construction Industry Training Board [Charity number: SC044875]
For the purpose of making better provision for the training of persons for employment in any activities of the construction industry
£148,542,000
Culture and Sport Glasgow [Charity number: SC037844]
4.1 To advance the arts, heritage, culture and science. 4.2 To advance education. 4.3 To advance public participation in sport which involves physical skill and exertion. 4.4 To advance health. 4.5 To promote civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector and/or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities. 4.6 To provide recreational facilities, and organise recreational activities, where such facilities/activities are available to members of the public at large with the object of improving their conditions of life. 4.7 To relieve those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 4.8 To advance citizenship and community development (including urban regeneration) by harnessing the cultural and leisure assets of Glasgow, the contribution made by activities in furtherance of paragraphs 4.1 to 4.7, and a range of other measures, to increase vibrancy and promote positive perceptions of Glasgow as a place to work, live, study play, visit and invest - in a common effort with other public, private and third sector partners to address issues of social, economic and physical deprivation across the City of Glasgow, including health inequalities, social exclusion and unemployment. 4.9 To advance such similar charitable purposes as the directors may consider appropriate from time to time. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Glasgow City Council) which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Glasgow) including (i) the operation, management and development of museums, art galleries and other facilities which provide public access to collections of works of art, antiquities and objects of scientific interest. (ii) the development and delivery of arts and cultural activities and events, artistic programmes, scientific/research programmes and educational projects. (iii) the operation, management and development of libraries and the provision of library and archive services. (iv) the operation, management and development of indoor and outdoor sports facilities (including arrangements to facilitate access to such facilities by those on lower incomes or having special needs and to encourage wider participation in healthy exercise).(maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the Charity)
£123,430,000
THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY [Charity number: 269425]
Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.
£95,633,000
Royal National Institute of Blind People [Charity number: SC039316]
The objects for which the Institute is established and incorporated are to promote the better education, training, employment and welfare of Blind and partially sighted people, and generally to watch over and protect the interests of Blind and partially sighted people and to prevent blindness.
£85,709,000
The Prince's Trust [Charity number: SC041198]
(i) To promote by all charitable means the mental, spiritual, moral and physical development and improvement of young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their full capacities and enable them to become responsible members of society so that their conditions of life may be improved, to include: (a) providing facilities for young people for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare. (b) advancing the education of young people by the provision, encouragement and promotion of education, instruction or training in professions, vocations, industries, crafts, trades or the skills needed in employment. (c) relieving poverty amongst young people through the provision of assistance (including financial assistance) and encouragement whilst their education is being advanced as aforesaid or whilst they are in the process of establishing new businesses or preparing for entering upon or engaging in a profession, trade, craft or service. (d) arranging periods of voluntary work in the community. and (e) for the benefit of the public encouraging and assisting young people in their understanding of and practical action in support of the natural and built environment. (ii) To promote and conduct research into social conditions affecting young people and the mental, spiritual, moral and physical needs of young people and to publish the useful results of such research. (iii) To carry out any such approved objects (as defined by Regulation 33 of the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 or any amendment thereto) as are exclusively charitable and to encourage young people particularly to do so. (iv) To support such charity or charities or such charitable purpose or purposes as the Council shall in its absolute discretion think fit
£80,643,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
ROMILEY AND DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1119203]
We provide educational and recreational activities for older people no longer in full time employment. We do this through monthly meetings with a variety of speakers and also have small group activities embracing a number of topics. These may include visits.
£4,483
The Cedar Centre [Charity number: SC047742]
The Organisations purposes are: To identify and support disadvantaged adults from the local community, from various backgrounds, help to enhance, develop and identify latent talents, introduce new skills, create and increase potential future work, or employment prospects. Offer clients opportunities to experience work in a workshop environment constructing wooden and similar items. Encourage and build self-confidence, self-esteem and life skills Offer other one to one support and services as deemed necessary tailored to suit individual needs
£27,568
EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDS [Charity number: 1186083]
We motivate and empower young people through building positive relationships by co-creating solutions, with them taking the lead and using guided intervention to fulfil their individual aspirations. We also run mentoring and emotional and wellbeing programmes and work with them to develop employability skills and a combination of personality traits, behaviours and social attitudes.
£2,783
SUNDERLAND NORTH FAMILY ZONE [Charity number: 1082558]
Family, adult and community learning courses includeo Child developmento Creative Craftso Cooking on a budgeto Basic skills and national tests in numeracy & literacyo Food Hygieneo Online Basics and Basic Computing Course To AdvanceWelfare Services:Support with forms:Personal independent Payments, Employment and Support Allowance,Universal Credit,SSC1
£171,646
North Down & Ards U3a [Charity number: NI100089]
North and Ards U3A is a self-help organisation with the aim to encourage older people no longer in full time employment to help each other to share knowledge, skills, interests, and experience and it provides educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. In North Down & Ards U3A, there are over 1,300 members, who participate in over 100 different activities in six broad categories : Arts and Craft, Cultural appreciation, Languages and Literature, Social Activities, Special interests such as mindfulness, health and well-being. North Down and Ards U3A draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of its own members to organize and provide these interest groups in line with the wishes of the members. The organization has in the region of 1,450 volunteers serving on the Management Committee, various sub committee and delivering the wide range of activities. The ethos is very much self help and the U3A approach to learning is that we teach and learn from each other.
£37,181
THE VINCE HINES FOUNDATION [Charity number: 269681]
The Charity is emerging from an extensive period of re-structuring, supported heavily by volunteers.In place, a new five year business plan with a focus on those not in education, employment and training. Themes: BUILDING CAPACITY; SUPPORTING LOCAL SELF-HELP PARTNERSHIPS; PROMOTING COMMUNITY TALENTS AND THE ARTS
£1,800
BIG TENT FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1195014]
Bringing together political thinkers and entrepreneurial and cultural thought leaders and the public to discuss and debate public policy ideas in environments that are conducive to open minded, collaborative and civil dialogue, such as public festivals, summits and citizens assemblies;
DIGITAL ANTHROPOLOGY [Charity number: 1194805]
(1) THE OBJECTS CLAUSE IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:1. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE USE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE WORKPLACE AND ITS IMPACT AND EFFECT ON THE WORKFORCE2. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PERSONS DISPLACED OR IN DANGER OF BEING DISPLACED BY THE INTRODUCTION OF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING BY THE PROVISION OF SCHEMES FOR RETRAINING3. THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT OF THOSE DISPLACED BY AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES4. THE PROMOTION OF ETHICAL STANDARDS IN BUSINESS WITH A VIEW TO ENSURING THE PROMOTION OF ETHICAL PRINCIPLES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE AND ENSURING THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF PEOPLE WHOSE CURRENT AND FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IS AT RISK OF REPLACEMENT BY AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ALSO THE SOCIAL OBLIGATION OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE TOWARDS THE WELFARE OF THOSE PEOPLE AT RISK, IN PARTICULAR BY:A) RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES SURROUNDING AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND WHICH ROLES WILL BE AFFECTED;B) SIGNPOSTING TO INFORMATION, BY DEVELOPING AN ONGOING AND EVER DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGE PORTAL THAT PROVIDES THE LATEST TRENDS, SYNTHESISES RESEARCH AND PROFILES CASE STUDIES;C) BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF PARTNERS, DEVELOPING WHOLE-OF SOCIETY/ CROSS-SECTOR DISCUSSIONS ON WAYS TO PREVENT NEGATIVE OUTCOMES OF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH ROUNDTABLES AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
Community Advice Causeway [Charity number: NI103018]
We assist in the provision of a free, independent, confidential and impartial service of advice, information and counsel for the public and to assist with the implementation of such advice on different areas of the law including consumer, employment legislation, social security benefits, money advice, health, housing rights, education, travel, legal, tax, utility, immigration, discrimination and representation at tribunals. We reduce stress, worry and empower our clients. We seek to make representations to and influence Government and other bodies regarding the development and implementation of appropriate policies. We benefit clients through benefit awareness sessions and money advice sessions by educating them on their rights. Our services are available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion, who live in the Causeway Coast and Glens Council area.
£406,175
THE CHARD, ILMINSTER & DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE. [Charity number: 1096163]
Provision of a range of educational, practical and social activities for people no longer in full-time employment living in the Chard/Ilminster area of Somerset
£10,503

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024