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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.

4,618 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 2.27% 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 1,091 1.53%
£10k - £100k 1,168 1.66%
£100k - £250k 618 2.76%
£250k - £500k 459 4.15%
£500k - £1m 355 5.09%
£1m - £10m 535 5.83%
Over £10m 78 3.47%
Total 4,304 2.22%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 3,379 1.97%
oscr 913 3.66%
ccni 326 4.66%
Total 4,618 2.27%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
BARNARDO'S [Charity number: 216250]
Barnardo's helps children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful. We provide specialist support for children and young people, including those in and leaving care, facing mental health challenges, seeking sanctuary, at risk of exploitation and needing support accessing education, training and employment. We campaign for improved policy and attitudes towards childhood.
£340,251,582
Change, Grow, Live [Charity number: SC039861]
The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit: 3.1 the advancement of health or the saving of lives, and the prevention or relief of poverty among: 3.1.1 people who have been, or are, or are at risk of becoming: 3.1.1.1 affected by use of or dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances. 3.1.1.2 homeless. 3.1.1.3 imprisoned. 3.1.2 young people. 3.1.3 such other people identified by the Trustees from time to time. 3.1.4 the families, carers and dependents of such persons. (“Beneficiaries”), in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support, services, interventions and treatment. 3.2 the advancement of education among: 3.2.1 Beneficiaries, and the relief of their unemployment, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support and services. and 3.2.2 the general public in relation to the experiences of Beneficiaries, in particular (but not exclusively) by conducting and promoting research, gathering and sharing data, and raising awareness. 3.3 the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the Trustees see fit from time to time. Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom.
£339,714,761
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.
£291,074,000
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.
£291,074,000
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.
£285,809,000
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
£280,172,000
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.
£244,357,000
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
£239,727,000
Waythrough [Charity number: 515755]
Waythrough was formed from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We work with people with complex, multiple needs and disadvantages and are committed to multi disciplinary working within our own teams and with external agencies. Our main areas of work focus are substance misuse, mental health challenges, residential support, families and young people, training and employment.
£165,226,000
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)
£151,659,000

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
EQUINE MARKET WATCH (SANCTUARIES UK) [Charity number: 1114700]
provides a place of safety for equines in need of health and welfare care and rehabilitation. Provides a place of education with regard to work experience, college students, and volunteers and the public in general.
£48,783
ALPHA TUTORIALS [Charity number: 1130855]
As an Educational Charity in the Inner City, We provide free Basic Numeracy ansd Literacy help to adults who cannot read or write. Over 90% of the Adults who come to our venue are unemployed and cannot engage in meaningful employment due to poor Literacy Skills. These adults do not have access to an Internet connection or a home Computer. They come to our centre for advice and guidance.
£161,925
VICTORIOUS PEOPLE [Charity number: 1169042]
Victorious People is a charity committed to providing advice and assistance to young people aged 13-25. We organise and/or fund programmes of educational, physical, and health & wellbeing. Our goal is to advance young people to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities. We aim to further educate, relieve unemployment, as well as promote and protect good mental & physical health.
SOUTHWEST LONDON TAMIL KALVIKOODAM [Charity number: 1154077]
Teach Tamil language and Western and Eastern fine arts studies and conducting seminars.Assist students in key subjects and technology, and coach them in SATs exams.Assist students in National curriculum highlevel studies and finding universities.Teach English language and technology to refugees in particular parents.Improve employability in the community through conducting job seminars.
£81,566
Rosemount Lifelong Learning [Charity number: SC028909]
a. To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Royston Corridor and it's environs ('the Operating Area') without distinction of race, class, nationality, disability, sexuality, political, religious or other opinions and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreational and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. b. To advance education among the residents of the Operating Area, particularly among lone parents and the long term unemployed c. To promote andlor provide training in skills of all kinds, particularly such skills as will assist residents of the Operating Area in obtaining paid employment d. To promote, establish and operate other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within the Operating Area
£912,512
Manor After School and Kids Klubs [Charity number: 1131388]
MASKK provide affordable After School & Holiday Childcare, Short Breaks for children with disabilities, a variety of Kids Clubs, Open access Activities, Family Stay and Plays, and other activities the community require or request through regular consultation. MASKK deliver a volunteer programme that supports local adults to gain experience, training and employment. Using the playwork model.
£372,287
CHILUBULA SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1117729]
A grass-roots charity designed to bring hope to AIDS orphans, vulnerable children and their community in the Chilubula area of Northern Zambia. Grants have been provided to build infrastructure (classroom block, kitchen, toilet blocks, borehole) and continue to be given for education and food for the children and employment opportunities for adults.
£5,045
StudioFV [Charity number: SC053174]
The organisation's objects are to deliver charitable activities to benefit the community and in particular:- To alleviate poverty through the promotion of multimedia skills and learning for long-term unemployed people/people with long-term conditions - supporting employability through the delivery of work placements, volunteering opportunities and internship programmes/projects and initiatives in collaboration with employability providers (CEIS, JobCentre Plus, Invest in Renfrewshire, and others).- To advance lifelong education and learning and to promote citizenship through appropriate employability skills training in multimedia, communication and self-esteem for long-term unemployed/people with long- term conditions. - To assist in the regeneration of Scottish communities/communities of interest through the provision of film, digital and multimedia services to arts, culture and education sector organisations as well as third sector arts, culture, heritage and tourism orgs, local authorities, social work centres, health boards and other social enterprises. - To help to develop the image and reality of Scotland's third sector as an attractive sector in which to work and volunteer through partnering with organisations and their networks in the promotion of their work and the telling of their stories.
£36,033
Inclusive Farm Scotland at MacRobert Ltd [Charity number: SC053902]
The main objects (the “Principal Objectives”) for which the company is established are as follows: 1. the advancement of learning (including the provision of training, information and advice). 2. to increase opportunities and choice for gainful employment for people with disabilities, additional needs and difference. 3. to co-create opportunities for social interaction for people with disabilities, additional needs and difference. and 4. to empower and champion individuals with disabilities, additional needs and difference to take ownership of their own future. by driving a more inclusive society in Scotland through establishing and operating a fully accessible evolving working farm.
£133,130
Ballinascreen Early Years [Charity number: NI106346]
ESTABLISHED IN 1985 Ballinascreen Early Years is a Pre-school Education Centre, situated in Draperstown Co L/ Derry area of high unemployment in the village of Draperstown, Magherafelt Council Area,) Northern Ireland. ( Population: 2002, Census Data 2,466 with new housing in the last three years, has risen to approximately 3000-00) With members of the Management Committee from all sections of the community working together in a cross-community basis, We encourage and support the educare of children of all abilities age 3-5 years and parents workshops/courses. The staff are all highly trained up to, and degree standard meeting the needs of all children who attend the setting. Appropriate procedures help the children to settle readily into the routines associated with the DENI Curriculum. In addition to the informal meetings at the beginning of each day, the parents are individually invited to discuss the progress of their child, we then share with the parents, the active learning programme which children will experience in the next term. As parents are the first educators of their children, their involvement is vital, as part of the team who provide pre-school education for their children. The programme of activities are planned carefully each week which encourage the child's spirit of enquiry and openness to learning through active learning situations. We evaluate plans and the end of each day and note key experiences taking place throughout the sessions. These key experiences are used to document the active learning taking place and further planning to meet the children's needs. There is a close match between the provision of play experiences and the child's stage of development. The sustained support provided by the staff results in quality interaction between the staff and children, there are constantly encouraged to think, explore and to make choices. The active learning programme promotes effectively the children's personal, social and emotional development.
£116,161