Everyday we empower people so they can transform their lives. This year we've helped thousands of people. By 2020, we aim to empower 50,000 people to transform their lives.
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About us
Shaw Trust is a national charity working to create brighter futures for the people and communities we serve.
We provide employment opportunities, skills development training, and health and wellbeing services across the UK. We operate charitable social enterprises and retail shops, and work alongside Shaw Education Trust, which runs a diverse chain of academy schools.
With over 1,000 staff and a network of over 1,000 volunteers, we deliver our services on behalf of a range of commissioners including the Department for Work and Pensions, the National Offender Management Service, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills and local authorities.
We add value to every service we deliver by investing back into community projects, such as our social enterprises, Community Hubs and national volunteering scheme.
Matt is one of the thousands of people that we've helped this year.
"Shaw Trust has been helping me for around four years now. I've got learning difficulties, including dyslexia, ADHD and short-term memory loss. I wasn’t very academic at school and before Shaw Trust started helping me I had no confidence – I wouldn’t say boo to a goose. I now have a part-time role as a cleaner for North Hertfordshire Homes and I love it.
"Shaw Trust then helped me to reach my biggest goal. They sponsored me so I was able to represent Great Britain at the 2015 Special Olympics in Los Angeles. This was such an amazing time for me and I came back with a gold medal.
"All of what has happened has really changed my life. I have so much confidence now and feel full of life. Shaw Trust has definitely made me the man I am today."
EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO WORK
We believe that everyone has the right to engage in meaningful work that they enjoy and that helps them to live independent and inclusive lives. This year we've empowered 15,615 individuals by equipping them with the skills they need to get a job.
Urfan: "I've got a smile back on my face"
Danny: "If you can't be a star, shine like one"
Empowering people to learn
Our skills and apprenticeships services empower people to believe in their own abilities and bring about positive change in their lives. Through training, development and work opportunities, our clients have the opportunity to achieve their ambitions.
"I was unemployed for nearly two years before I came to Shaw Trust. They helped me on to a three-year apprenticeship course with Axis Europe PLC to become an apprentice plumber. I've never looked back."
73% of clients that were on apprenticeship programmes went into further education or employment.
Shaw Education Trust currently run five academies helping one thousand, four hundred pupils.
Empowering people to take control
We run a programme called CFO3 that supports offenders to gain lasting life and employability skills. We empowered Jim by preparing him for life outside of prison.
"When I had my induction into prison I met my case manager – she told me about the CFO3 programme. I was in a dark place after my mum's death, but this gave me a light at the end of the tunnel. Staff supported and encouraged me to get qualifications. Now my ambition is to open a food shop and catering business. I want to call it 'Uncle Jim's’.
"I got help with my longstanding housing issue and my case manager managed to save my flat. She kept me active rather than let me just sit there worrying. If it wasn't for her help, I would have lost the flat. I know I will be getting more help outside. The programme gives such good support – much better than any I’ve received in prison. Now I’m in a position to succeed."
We're currently supporting 1,948 people by providing specialist support, skills and training in prisons and the community. By 2020 we aim to help 18,000 people.
Empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing
Shaw Trust provides a range of services to help people with their mental and physical health and wellbeing. We work in partnership with local health services, charities and businesses to connect people with the services they need, when they need them. Read how Rahmat has improved her mental health to transform her life.
"Shaw Trust helped me find a job. Six months ago I was hit with depression, anxiety, paranoia and agoraphobia. I was beating myself up about everything. I felt suicidal and would self-harm. I was struggling to handle things at work and care for my family. It was a difficult time because I needed to work full time – I'm a single mum of two children.
"My adviser got in contact and started to support me again. By taking small steps I was building my confidence, week by week. I went to groups to see how I felt around other people and then I discovered a woodwork course. When I’m there I forget about everything. It’s like when you read a good book – you’re gripped and immersed in the story. It makes me feel relaxed. In my mind I felt nothing was right but in reality everything was fine."
Rahmat: "Shaw Trust helped me to be a stronger, happier and more comfortable person"
Empowering people through Volunteering
Individual and corporate volunteers help us achieve our aim of empowering people and supporting them towards employment. They help us run our charity shops too. They're at the heart of everything we do. By 2020 we aim to build a force of 5,000 volunteers. Dave volunteers his time. Read how he empowered Francis to transform his life.
"Three years ago my wife and I moved from India to settle in London. I found getting a job difficult despite previously having a good one. I was getting depressed and frustrated as nothing was going my way. After a year of applying for jobs I was referred to Shaw Trust.
"I worked with ICT Consultant and volunteer Dave. We clicked straight away. With Dave's expertise and finishing touches everything fell into place and I started getting responses. For the first time in my life I sent a speculative covering letter along with the beautiful new CV to a drainage product manufacturer. I got an email from the Managing Director saying he would like to come and meet me. We chatted for five and a half hours and he offered me the job as sales manager.
"This is the coolest job I’ve had in 24 years of working."
Francis: "Since then there has been no looking back"
1,077 volunteers gave 126,780 hours this year. 91% say Shaw Trust is a good organisation to volunteer with.
Empowering people through our Social Enterprises
Shaw Trust Enterprises supports adults with learning disabilities to improve their skills, gain qualifications and get meaningful work experience.
Katie: "The staff are great fun to be around and help build my confidence"
21,930 daily placements filled by adults with learning difficulties.
Support us us to help empower others
Our fundraising activities make a big difference to the support that we provide to our clients. We run the London Marathon every year and every pound we raise in our charity shops goes towards work in local communities. Our shops are staffed by dedicated volunteers and by Shaw Trust staff. David volunteers in one of our shops, raising money to empower others. It's also transformed his life.
"I didn't think it was for me, but I’ve been volunteering for a while now. It’s helped me get out and about, meet new people and it’s improved my health too!
"Volunteering has also been a big thing to put on my CV – I’ve really progressed and been given more responsibility, pretty much running the shop on Sundays. I also had the opportunity to take a temporary role as acting assistant manager at another shop.
"If you’re struggling to find work it’s a good step to help you gain skills and move towards employment."
David: "If you're thinking of volunteering with Shaw Trust, i would say go for it!"
