Prince's Trust
Further information
The Trust focus their efforts on those who've struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law or are long-term unemployed.
All of the activities - programmes, partnerships, fundraising - have one main purpose: to reach young people in the UK who face more barriers than most, and help them get past those barriers so they can get their lives working and make a positive contribution to society.
How the Trust supports young people
The Prince's Trust supports young people in a number of ways:
- A 12-week personal development course called Team that helps 16-25 year olds, mostly unemployed, to develop confidence, motivation and skills through teamwork in the community. The course is delivered through partners such as colleges and the fire service. Ex-offenders/offenders and care leavers are recruited onto the course. Practical support from 50 Premier and Football League Clubs is also used to recruit and retain young people on the Teams.
- Cash awards of £50- £500 combined with advice and support are used to help young people access education, training or work.
- Low interest loans, grants and other business start-up support are available to 18-30 year olds (18-25 in Scotland). Most are unemployed and have been refused funding by other sources.
- A six-month programme called Sound Live, is available to help unemployed young people develop their musical talents, as well as self-confidence and life skills.
- Two and three week visits to Europe can be arranged for groups of around five young people, so they can take part in community projects overseas.
- Piloting new ways of reaching14-25 year olds as part of our partnership with The Royal Bank of Scotland Group.
They also support key target groups with specialist help:
xl clubs
A programme in schools for 14-16 year olds at risk of truanting, exclusion and underachievement. The clubs use a teamwork approach towards personal development, to improve students' attendance, motivation and social skills.
Pilots in prisons
The Trust is piloting personal development courses in prison for those still serving their sentences, as preparation for release:
Her Majesty's Prison and Youth Offenders Institution in Reading have led the way and the Trust is looking to expand to other prisons. Taster Days in prisons are also available to inform young people of the opportunities provided by the Prince’s Trust.
Leaving Care Initiative
The Trust works with over 40 organisations in the UK to provide personal volunteer mentors to young people who are leaving care or have left care. The mentors give support and advice to the care leavers and help them learn new skills and gain knowledge that will enable them to make the transition to adult life and independent living.
Related pages on this website
External links
The Princes Trust
The website provides further details on the work of the Trust.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Assistant Economic Development Officer |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | prosper@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533666 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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