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Brohen Future Ready Duffryn
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Future Ready Duffryn is an 8-week skills program helping young people (16–25) and unemployed adults in Duffryn gain practical digital, green, and employment skills. Participants will learn computer literacy, online job search, recycling, upcycling, and energy efficiency while receiving CV and job-readiness support. The project will train 60 residents, helping them improve employability, confidence, while reducing poverty and exclusion.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Young people aged 16–25 in Duffryn who face barriers to employment will benefit through digital, green and job-readiness training, helping them gain practical skills, confidence and pathways into work, training or entrepreneurship.

  • Unemployed

    Unemployed adults in Duffryn will gain practical digital skills, sustainability knowledge and employment support, helping them improve job prospects, access training opportunities and build confidence to return to work.

  • People in poverty

    Residents experiencing poverty or financial hardship will benefit through free skills training, mentoring and employment support, helping them improve income opportunities, reduce exclusion and build long-term economic stability.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 60

    The project will directly train 60 Duffryn resident.

  • Reach of your work

    60 direct participants (plus wider community impact).

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

60

60 direct participants

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£25,000.00

TIMELINE

May 2026 - Jul 2026

Project Outcome Targets

60 Duffryn residents gain digital, green and employment skills through an 8-week programme.

40 participants improve job readiness through CV support, job search and interview skills.

Participants apply recycling, upcycling, and energy-saving skills in daily life.

Project Activities

  • Deliver weekly digital skills workshops for Duffryn residents.

  • Provide green skills training on recycling, upcycling and energy efficiency.

  • Run CV writing, interview practice and job readiness sessions.

  • Mentor participants to explore small business and employment pathways.

  • Community outreach and recruitment through local partners and groups.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY grant funding to deliver 8-week digital, green skills and employment training programme. 25000 Flexible Funds trainers, materials, venue and mentoring to train 60 Duffryn residents and improve employment pathways.
PRODUCTS Laptops, projector and basic workshop tools for digital and green skills training sessions. 10 laptops, 1 projector, workshop materials Flexible Enables participants to practice digital skills, online job search and sustainability workshops.
SERVICES Volunteer mentors, trainers and career advisors to support workshops and employment readiness. 3 mentors / trainers Flexible Provides guidance, skills training and job readiness support to improve employment outcomes.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Track attendance, feedback surveys, trainer reports and participant progress records.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

N/A

n/a
OTHER PARTNERS

culture minds

A mental health comunity group