The Change Foundation - London Futures (East London)
Service details
Who are we?
London Futures is a programme run by The Change Foundation, a charity for young people with a range of needs and challenges including disability. The Change Foundation has a range of experience working with:
- Young women with a disability
- Young people who are autistic
- Young people from disadvantaged communities
- Young women who are looked after or within the care system
- Young refugees
- Young people at risk of involvement with crime or gangs
- Young male ex-offenders aged 18 – 25
What do we do?
London Futures is an award-winning employability programme that engages young Londoners aged 18 to 30 who have a disability. We helpi them transition into work, education or training through sport and personalised career development.
How does the London Futures 3 phase programme work?
1. Recruitment Phase June to September
We deliver taster sessions and recruit young Londoners to start the programme in September.
2. Training for Work Phase September to May
Young Londoners attend weekly sport and employability sessions. This helps develop soft skills for the world of work through discussion, role play and interactive employability activities. It also provides opportunities to play sport, grow confidence, improve teamwork and decision making skills. In this phase, young Londoners also have access to weekly one to one personalised mentoring sessions with their coach mentor. This supports their ongoing career development. It may be support with; looking for work, filling out application forms, updating their CV or help with travel training.
3. Transition Phase June to August
We support young adults to prepare for a 1 week work placement. Some young adults may have already moved into work. We work on a case by case basis to support their next transition into employment, further education or training.
London Futures have developed an Inclusive Employers Network. We work with a range of employers from different industries to support them in their inclusive practices. We work with them to offer our young Londoners work experience, volunteering, and job opportunities where this is suitable.
Further information about the programme...
London Futures is delivered by Coach Mentors. With more than 20 years of lived experience of a disability our coach mentors have been through their own journeys of achieving employment with dedicated support from credible role models.
Our London Futures hubs are based in Sutton and Hackney. We also welcome and accept referrals from surrounding boroughs if young Londoners are able to attend our weekly sport and employability sessions.
We are recruiting young adults aged 18 to 30 who are:
- job ready
- independent travellers or working towards it
- who need support to kickstart their future careers
Change Foundation programme information for Girls Win, can be found here.
SEND Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
- Young Adults 18 - 25
- SEN Provision Type
-
- Specialist
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- James Swischhusen
- Contact Position
- jameswischhusen@changefdn.org.uk
- Telephone
- 07824 589541 07824 589541
- jameswischhusen@changefdn.org.uk
- Website
- www.thechangefoundation.org.uk/
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Address
-
Stormont House School
Downs Park Road
Hackney
London - Postcode
-
E5 8NP
View E5 8NP on a map - Venue Notes
We are happy to support young Londoners with their journey planning to attend sessions and are always on the end of the phone if anyone is lost or needs support with directions.
Buses 56
Overground 5 to 10 minute walk from Hackney Downs and 10 to 15 minute walk from Hackney Central.
Some disabled parking available.
Time / Date Details
- Time of day
-
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Session Information
-
Fridays during term time 4pm to 6:30pm
2022 to 2023 programme starts on September 16
Other details
- Who is eligible?
Young people aged 18 to 30 with a disability who are ready to move into the world of work.
- Referral required?
-
Yes
- Referral Details
Any referrals, please get in touch with James Swischhusen.
E-mail jameswischhusen@changefdn.org.uk
Phone 07824 589541- What to do if you have a complaint
Your feedback is important to us. If you want to discuss or have any concerns about your experience on the porgamme, or wish to make a complaint contact the programme manager.
London Futures Progamme Manager James Swischhusen jameswischhusen@changefdn.org.uk
Costs
-
- Free
Feedback from parents and others who have used this service
-
Sign in to write a review
Actions
Tags
SEND Local Offer channel tags:
Age bands:
SEND Local Offer:
Provision type:
SEND Local Offer Type:
Conditions supported:
Other tags:
Last Updated
Last modified: