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Shaw Trust presents... the story of Freddy the Teddy. 🧸 A meaningful gift doesn't have to be new. Support your local charity shops this Christmas and discover gifts with history. 🎁 #ShawTrustChristmasAd #FreddyTheTeddy #EveryGiftTellsAStory https://lnkd.in/e7YTUQjM

Join the Shaw Trust Board and make a difference. At Shaw Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive. We empower people to overcome barriers to employment, education, and opportunity. We're seeking two passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help us create a more inclusive society. We're particularly interested in individuals with expertise in: 📒Local Government: Strong relationships with local authorities and a deep understanding of employment support services. 🤝Fundraising: Proven success in securing major gifts and building lasting donor relationships. Join us if you: - Share our passion for social justice and believe in the power of empowerment. - Bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence. - Are eager to contribute your skills and experience to a values-driven organisation. Click here for more details and to apply! https://ow.ly/mxIA50UtfVF Applications close midnight, 9th January 2025. #Charity #Trustee #SocialImpact #MakeADifference #ShawTrust #CharityTrustee #Board #BoardTrustee

Looking back on and sharing a few more photos taken at the #DisabilityPower100 2024💜 It really was an incredible night filled with so much celebration. Once again wishing everyone on the list a HUGE congratulations - we can't wait to see what next year brings! 💫 #DemandTheChange Video description: The video is a series of images set to an upbeat audio track. The first image is of a woman with blond hair, holding a gold clutch bag and is laughing with her hand close to her mouth. There is a man in a grey suit to the left who is also laughing. The second image is of Nick Palfreyman, man wearing a blue suit, giving his acceptance speech in BSL on stage. The next image is of Robbie Crow, a man wearing a dark blazer and dark jeans, smiling as he accepts his award on stage from Astou N'diaye from Indeed and Fats Timbo who is wearing a white dress. Next is an image of Lee Keogh giving his acceptance speech. He is a man sat in a power wheelchair wearing a light pink shirt, with a dark blue waistcoat. The next image is of Beth Moulam, a woman with short dark hair, wearing a bright pink suit and in a power wheelchair, accepting her award on stage from a man in a dark suit who is Steve Evenden from Nationwide. Next to her also is Fats Timbo. Next is an image of Ali Jawad PLY, a man wearing a grey jumper sat in a wheelchair, shaking hands with a man in a dark blazer and jeans who is David Clarke OBE. Alongside David is his guide dog, a yellow Labrador. The next image is of Josh Wintersgill, a man sat in a power wheelchair, wearing a grey jumper and checked scarf. He is giving his acceptance speech on stage and is holding his right hand up. Next is an image of a woman in the audience, with dark curly hair and long red nails. She is clapping, there are bottles of wine and glasses that can be seen on the table. Next is an image of Victoria Jenkins, a woman with brown bob cut hair wearing a black suit. She is accepting her award on stage from Michelle Jackson, a woman wearing a sparkly silver skirt and Fats Timbo. The next image is of Signkid performing his song in BSL, he is wearing a black leather shirt. Next is an image of a woman in the audience, she has long light-coloured hair and is speaking to others at her table. Next is an image of Sir Stephen Timms MP, giving his speech on stage. He is a man wearing a suit with a red tie and behind him is a red screen with his name on. Next is an image of Celia, giving her acceptance speech at a lectern on stage. She is a woman with blond hair which is pulled back, she is wearing glasses and a sparkly white top. She has her hand on her chest. The next image is of Paralympian Jody Cundy, he is a man wearing a grey suit with a blue tie and is wearing glasses. He is speaking to another man who has his back to the camera. The last image is of all of the category winners on stage with their awards. Above the image it says, Shaw Trust Disability Power 100. Underneath it says 2024 with stars on either side.

We're incredibly proud of our Wellbeing Suffolk Socials Team, who were recognised by the Safer, Kinder, Better Awards 2024. They received 'highly commended' in the Health Inequalities Awards for all their hard work in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in the community. Joe Buchanan (left), Lucy Green (middle), and Dee Duporte-Bartlett (right) were all in attendance to celebrate with their peers. Joe, upon receiving this recognition, said; "We are deeply honoured to be highly commended for the Health Inequalities Award. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to addressing health disparities and improving the well-being of our community. Our team’s dedication and collaborative efforts have been instrumental in making a meaningful impact, and we remain steadfast in our mission to ensure equitable health outcomes for all through employment support." We also wish to congratulate finalist Jenny Walker (Clinical Lead for Inclusion Health & Homelessness Team, North Norfolk & Norwich), and the winner, Adam Smith (Lead PCN Mental Health Practitioner, West & South Norfolk) for their dedication and innovation towards reducing unfair and avoidable differences in health across Norfolk and/or Suffolk. #SaferKinderBetterAwards #HealthAndWellbeing #JobSupport #GoodWork

Our Spotlight report is a testament to all of the hard work, positive change, and impact that our colleagues, commissioners, and communities we serve. Over 340,000 people have been supported across employment services, health and wellbeing, justice, children's homes and fostering, education and training, and diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. ✅ 73% of people we've supported through IPS sustained work beyond 13 weeks. ✅ Over 22,000 people received help and support through the Work and Health Programme. ✅ Whereas more traditional programmes take up to seven months, IPS participants on average get their first job within three months. ✅ Our 23 charity shops (now 31) providing 405 volunteering opportunities. ✅ We improved learning and skills for over 3500 people, over 400 employers, 12,000 students, and almost 400 staff. ✅ We were there for 136,845 young people facing serious challenges to get back into education or find work. ✅ 13 more employers have now reached Disability Confident Leader status. ✅ 67% of supported interns went on to receive a permanent job. ✅ 78% of people were offered a job on the spot during our job matching event. ✅ 23 learners from Feltham Young Offenders Institution took a combined 46 GCSEs. ✅ On average, a Shaw Trust IPS participant earns £32,000 per year, well above the National Living Wage. See the change we're making: https://lnkd.in/eZJ868wg #ShawTrustSpotlight #ImpactReport #IPS #HealthAndWellbeing #YouthServices

New year, new CPD! Shaw Trust training is holding a free information webinar where you can learn all about our training offer and how you can better support your staff, colleagues and teams in 2025. Everyone who attends will be entered into a draw to win either 30% off a training session for an entire team delivered remotely OR one free place on one of our remote sessions. Courses to choose from are: Trauma Informed Care Mental Health First Aid to Support adults or Young People Neurodiversity. We will draw the winner at the end of the session. The session will take place on 6 January 2025, 13:30-14:15 via Microsoft Teams. Places are already filling up fast so contact us on [email protected] to secure your place! #Training #CPD #TraumaInformedCare #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthFirstAid Image description: An image carousel made up of four slides. The words are in dark blue and the background is a pale blue. The first slide has the words, Looking to set your staff up to succeed in the New Year? There is a logo a the bottom which says, Shaw Trust Training. The next slide has a quote from a Mental Health First Aid to Support Adults participant, which says, "It’s equipped me with new ways of thinking about what participants are dealing with and how to support them. It has also given me the knowledge of how to support colleagues.” The next slide has a quote from a Trauma Informed Care participant, which says, “Having participants with severe mental health conditions, it gave me an understanding on how to softly approach and engage in the conversation without triggering.” The last slide has a quote from a Neurodiversity Training participant, which says, “I have gained much more knowledge in neurodiversity and it will help to interact with neurodiverse colleagues going forward. Great course. Delivery was excellent.”

"15% of the UK adult population is neurodiverse, yet only 30-40% of neurodivergent individuals are employed, with unemployment rates for this group being significantly higher than for neurotypical individuals." In our latest article, we discuss the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the work place. 👇 Plus, if you're an employer in Birmingham, read to find out just how we can support you in early 2025! #Diversity #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Disability #GoodWork #Accessibility

Looking to return to work or change career in 2025? 📅 Here are the top skills employers are looking for 👇 ✅ Tech skills. Familiarising yourself with data, online cloud systems, and maybe even a little bit of AI will help you stand out. ✅ Adaptability. Being able to adjust quickly, problem solve and apply critical thinking help you stand out. ✅ People skills. Having good emotional intelligence and being able to effectively work in a team will always be useful to employers. ✅ Learning. Building a habit of continued learning, including workshops and online courses, will keep your skills fresh. ✅ Creativity. No matter your role, being able to innovate new and better ways of doing things is always a bonus. When the time comes that you start applying for jobs, make sure you can effectively showcase these skills, and more, throughout the hiring process. #JobApplications #CV #CoverLetter #Skills #Employers #Recruitment #2025

"Make a Christmas ad", they said. "It'll be fun", they said. Just over a week after the release of our Christmas film, the feedback has been incredible - some of you even said it brought you to tears. ❤️ 🎬 But now, it's time to share the real behind-the-scenes magic. Creating the story about Freddy the Teddy and the value of second-hand gifting was no small feat for our team, especially for our very own marketing team member, Sarah. She took on the dual role of director and camera operator, guiding her son, Casper, through a 'pretend Christmas.' Let's just say, "Never work with children or animals" suddenly makes a lot more sense! Enjoy the laughs with these outtakes - it’s a reminder that even the most touching moments come with their fair share of hilarity. You can watch the full Christmas film here: https://lnkd.in/e7YTUQjM #FreddyTheTeddy #EveryGiftTellsAStory #ChristmasAd #Bloopers #BTS

"The impact this programme's had on my life is to take me from a place of utter despair... to giving me a sense of a future again." Working Win is an IPS programme that has been running for seven years, and in that time, has supported over 11,000 people. We recently celebrated the successes of the programme, inviting people who have been supported, colleagues, commissioners, and partners to hear the stories and the impact behind the numbers. Working Win is a free and voluntary service, which aims to support people who have a physical and/or mental health condition, and would like to find meaningful work or stay in your current role. To find out more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eC3VBGEm South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority #WorkingWin #GoodWork #SouthYorkshire