Prince's Trust
Andrew Cawthorpe
Suite 4, Premier House
1-5 Argyle Way
Stevenage
SG1 2AD
Tel : 01438 730520
Email Address : busessx@princes-trust.org.uk
Website : www.princes-trust.org.uk
Aims/Objectives
The purpose of the Prince's Trust is to help young people to overcome their barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, it helps 14-30 year-olds to realise their potential and transform their lives. The Trust focuses its efforts on young people who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. Since the charity was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1976, it has helped over half a million young people.
Age Range: 14-30
Other relevant information:
Business Programme
- Low interest loans, grants and support to enable 18-30 year olds to start their own businesses. All are unemployed or under-employed and have been refused funding by other sources.
Team Programme
- A 12 week programme of personal development training which enables 16-25 year olds to develop their confidence, motivation and skills through teamwork in the community.
Development Awards
- Cash awards of £50-500 combined with advice and support to enable 14-25 year olds to access to education, training and work.
XL Clubs
- A team-based programme of personal development based in schools. For 14-16 year old pupils 'at risk' of truanting and under-achievement at school, the clubs aim to improve attendance, motivation and social skills.
Sound Live
- A 6-day residential course for 18-25 year olds that develops their musical talents, followed by a 6-month period of support and advice.
Leaving Care Initiative
- Personal mentors to support and advice 16-21 year olds leaving care.
European Programme
- Opportunities for 18-25 year olds to work or contribute to community projects in Europe for 2-3 weeks.
Group Awards
Cash awards for groups of 14-25 year olds working on a project that will benefit the community.
Get Into's
Short courses to enable 16-25 year olds working on a project that will benefit the community.
The Prince's Trust covers the whole of the country and can be contacted via the national website or free-phone number above to be connected to your local office.
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