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AFK - Working With Disability Working With Disability
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

There are 1.4 million people in the UK who have a learning disability, yet, just 5% are in paid employment. - Disabled young people aged 16-18 were at least twice as likely as their non-disabled peers to be not in education, employment or training - By the age of 26, disabled people are four times more likely to be out of work compared to non-disabled people We work with disabled and neurodiverse children and young people aged 11-25 to enable them to overcome the barriers to employment

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Experienced employment coaches provide personalised programmes, looking at everything that excludes young people from getting a job to make the journey into work not only possible but a genuine option.

  • Reach of your work

    Face to face in London with wider reach for virtual support

Geographic reach

  • England: Greater London
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

300

N/A

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£280,000.00

TIMELINE

Apr 2025 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Pupils receive a World of Work visit while still at primary school

Pupils aged 16-19 prepare for work by taking on a task-based placement with an employer

Young adults post full-time education receive the support and guidance of a job coach

Project Activities

  • Pupils visit employers and take on work-based tasks or shadowing

  • We deliver regular employability masterclasses with employers

  • Job coach & employment broker supports young people with skills and confidence to gain employment

  • We provide independent travel training to assist with independence and access to employment.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Employment / self-employment coaching / travel training are supplied free of charge to schools/colleges and individuals £300,00 pa Flexible Access to employability support focuses on sustainable paid work
VOLUNTEERING Attending and employer visit and networking with employees offers new skills and improves aspirations and confidence. Flexible
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We use a database and individual vocational profiles to monitor activities and pathways

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

The CityBridge Trust

We are a ‘Bridge To Work’ partner, tackling the high number of young unemployed disabled Londoners
OTHER PARTNERS

The Youth Employment Group

Develop and agree clear policy recommendations on matters relating to disadvantaged young people