Business and Community Engagement

Supported Internships

Supported Internships are a structured study programme, designed to get 16-24- year old’s that have Special Educational Needs (SEND) as well as an Educational Health and Care Plan, into paid employment. Employer costs are grant funded.

Armed Forces Covenant

Ensuring those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

Careers Transition Partnership

Providing access to leavers of the Armed Forces as they transition from the military and look to bring their skills into new jobs in civilian life.

Healthy Workplace Award

The Healthy Workplace Award recognises and celebrates organisations across the East of England, who are committed to improving and maintaining a healthy and happy workplace.

Care Leaver Covenant

The aim of the Care Leaver Covenant, to which organisations commit, is to provide additional support for those leaving care; making available a different type of support and expertise from that statutorily provided by local authorities.

Community Voluntary Service (CVS) Bedfordshire

CVS Bedfordshire encourages organisations in the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to work together, and in partnership with the public and private sector, to share knowledge and expertise.

Community Catalyst

Community Catalysts help local entrepreneurs by providing a friendly point of contact to help people with good ideas to start, or expand, small businesses or community ventures to deliver personalised care and support services.

Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation

Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation are a leading local grant maker providing investment to support local charities and grassroots groups in the area.