Grants we awarded

The projects that have been awarded grants

E.L.I.T.E Supported Employment Agency Ltd

E.L.I.T.E Supported Employment Agency Ltd, in partnership with Innovate Trust, has received £3,000,000 to support young people with disabilities to develop their awareness, skills and employability in careers in the green industry. The project will be based in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT), Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Through a person-centred approach, the project will provide job coaching for young people to enter supported paid placements and help them to build independent travel skills for work. Additionally, volunteering opportunities will be offered to enhance their employability.

The project plans to engage with employers in the green sector to develop their awareness of inclusive employment and disability support, aiming for at least half of these employers to achieve Disability Confident status. Regular sharing of learning through data and reports will help influence policy and practice.

Foothold Cymru

Foothold Cymru, in partnership with Antur Cymru, Menter Gorllewin Sir Gar and Planed, has received £3,153,491 to support young people with disabilities and young people from ethnically minoritised communities to enter green careers by developing their skills, providing work experience, and supporting long-term employment. This will be based in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys.

The project will raise awareness of green careers among young people, ensure employers are equipped to support diverse talent, and share insights to influence policy and practice. This will be achieved through training, job placements, internships, volunteering and working closely with employers to make sure everyone feels included and supported.

Pobl Homes and Communities Ltd

Pobl Homes and Communities Ltd, in partnership with Ethnic Youth Support Team, Greening Maindee New Yemeni Community Association, Pobl Care and Support Limited, Swansea Community Farm, The Gap Wales and ELITE Supported Employment Agency Ltd, has received £3,000,000 to encourage diversity in green careers by supporting young people with disabilities and young people from ethnically minoritised communities across Newport and Swansea.

The project will educate young people about green careers, helping them to gain skills and providing opportunities for volunteering and long-term employment. It will promote youth leadership through a Green Youth Champions Board, a Youth-led Green Youth Summit and engage young people through social media. The project will work to educate employers on how to make their organisations more inclusive, and advocate for changes in policy and practice.

Rhyl City Strategy CIC

Rhyl City Strategy CIC, in partnership with Adferiad, Co-options Community Cooperative and Bangor University, has received £3,180,371 to support young people with disabilities and young people from ethnically minoritised communities in entering careers in the green industry in north Wales.

Through skills training, work experience and paid work placements, young people will increase their understanding of green careers and have the opportunity to secure long-term employment. The organisation plans to provide information sessions and activities to enhance the local community’s understanding of green careers and encourage employers to make positive changes to their workplace to improve diversity and inclusion.