The DWP has announced a £10 million fund for not-for profit organisations to deliver employability programmes for hard to reach groups. The Universal Credit Transition Fund will award grants to ‘not for profit’ partners, including voluntary organisations, charities, social enterprises and anyone who has the relationships with and the skills to help individuals navigate Universal Credit and move closer towards employment. The fund will primarily be, but not exclusively, to target support at care leavers, prison leavers, refugees, homeless people, those with substance dependencies and any other vulnerable groups where there is less employment-focussed support and evidence of poor outcomes. Further information and how to apply for the fund can be read here and a Q & A document is available here. The closing date for applications is 31 March 2020.
