Policy & Practice

• Employment & Employability - a briefing by Homeless Link.

Resources

Local resources include:

• Arts Council England - North East - regional information, including events, funding and projects.
• Business in the Community - currently runs several programmes in the North East, including Marks & Start - Ready for Work that offers work experience to disadvantaged people, including those who are homeless.
• Fairbridge - aims to give young people the motivation, confidence and skills they need to change their own lives, by offering outdoor activities for anyone under 25 who is out of employment, education or training. Contact your local offices Fairbridge Newcastle, Fairbridge South Tyneside and Fairbridge Teesside.
• Sport England - North East - for full lists of funding, projects and ways to get involved in sport in the North East.