Pathways to Work Community Fund

Existing community activities can be funded, as long as you build in some additional capacity to spend time supporting people before, during and after the referral process. Projects or activities that are currently supporting local people living with poor mental or physical health, people who are socially isolated, those who are struggling financially and people with caring responsibilities may be a good match for this fund. However other kinds of activities and support could be great too.  As long as you will have regular personal contact with people of working age who are not currently in employment, your project may be suitable  (including your volunteers).

You would be working with people who you believe would consider being referred to Pathways to Work for tailored one to one support from the Pathways Team.  For example, you might refer someone who currently needs some basic IT training, or to get their English GCSE,  or for some help getting their CV together and support preparing for interviews.  You do not need to provide any employment support or training for them yourselves. If you are unsure whether your activity is suitable, please email funding@barnsleycvs.org.uk before starting an application.