ACTION FOR KIDS CHARITABLE TRUST

Unrestricted match funding payment to October 2023

We would like to support local young people with disabilities and autism to get into employment and cross the barriers to independence.

Life & Work Programme: Providing Job Coaching for Disabled Young Londoners

Unrestricted match funding payment to to April 2023

One-off, unrestricted grant

towards three years' salary and on costs of a Job Coach at a project providing employment support for young people with special education needs and disabilities in North London.

Unrestricted match funding payment to October 2021

£250,000 over five years (5 x £50,000) towards the salary of a f/t Business Development & Advocacy Manager and of a Service Delivery Facilitator, and related costs, for a project supporting disabled young Londoners to become leaders, peer ....more

£250,000 over five years (5 x £50,000) towards the salary of a f/t Business Development & Advocacy Manager and of a Service Delivery Facilitator, and related costs, for a project supporting disabled young Londoners to become leaders, peer ambassadors and agents of change to enable their increased independence.

Action For Kids provides training, support and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to improve skills, increase confidence, raise their aspirations and the expectations of their communities. This ....more

Action For Kids provides training, support and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to improve skills, increase confidence, raise their aspirations and the expectations of their communities. This project delivers accessible sporting, arts, digital and social activities The grant will be used to fund support workers, transport and book some activities, venues and instructors. Our service users are regularly excluded through poor access and low confidence. Sadly, the pandemic has exacerbated this. Closure of schools & colleges and removal of activities, care and support networks, and respite due to COVID-19 has been catastrophic. Loneliness, isolation and anxiety are prevalent. The Lancet lists those with learning disabilities in the most vulnerable groups to experience profound mental health issues during and post pandemic. In response to this we have been providing personal support and regular online activities to alleviate stress and improve wellbeing. We have very recently reintroduced face to face contact with disabled young people who would like to attend our activities programme, many of whom have been in strict isolation for months. The programme has a big emphasis on opportunities that encourage inclusion, getting active and socialising in a safe and fun way.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

£41,958 to fund the essential and urgent costs outlined in the application, so that the organisation can carry on providing support to Londoners.

One-off unrestricted, emergency grant to support the Foundation's Designated Charities during the Covid-19 crisis. COVID19 related grant.

The funding will be used to deliver a programme of employment training and awareness activities that are designed to support young people with disabilities. The project aims to create pathways to employment and improve levels of self-esteem.

Learning Disability No Barrier to Work

This project will build the employability skills of young people with learning disabilities to help them reach their full potential and increase their chances of finding work.

We need to pay various costs to improve skills and raise aspirations of disabled young people and support their to move into employment.

A project to provide young people with learning disabilities with the ability to self-advocate and to make better decisions. It will provide advocacy on key issues such as, employment, housing, benefits and health, and recruit new volunteer and peer ....more

A project to provide young people with learning disabilities with the ability to self-advocate and to make better decisions. It will provide advocacy on key issues such as, employment, housing, benefits and health, and recruit new volunteer and peer advocates. The project which will support 650 beneficiaries, aims to ensure that young people with learning disabilities become increasingly able to speak up for themselves and make decisions on situations which can make a critical difference to their lives.

A4K plans to work with schools across eight North London boroughs, encouraging them to make the voice of young people with learning disabilities central to planning for their future. The charity sought part-funding for senior staff salaries, for ....more

A4K plans to work with schools across eight North London boroughs, encouraging them to make the voice of young people with learning disabilities central to planning for their future. The charity sought part-funding for senior staff salaries, for them to spend time influencing school leaders and spread good practice.

£107,700 over three years (£36,500; £35,600; £35,600) for the salary of a Job Coach and related project costs to help young disabled Londoners into employment.

The charity supports disabled people and their families. The Volunteer and Job Coaching Co-ordinator will support young people and adults to progress to opportunities outside of the charity

Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Sitting Volleyball Fortnight'. This project lists its main activity as Volleyball.

The aim of the project is to improve the life skills and work skills of young people (YP) with moderate to severe learning disabilities (LD). This will include accredited training (AQA) alongside internal work experience and support into external ....more

The aim of the project is to improve the life skills and work skills of young people (YP) with moderate to severe learning disabilities (LD). This will include accredited training (AQA) alongside internal work experience and support into external work and long-term employment. It will provide life skills such as healthy living, personal finance, access to new social opportunities and help becoming more independent.

Funding under Sport England's Sportsmatch funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Regular sporting & fitness for disabled young people'. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports.