CHIP’s work in supporting Local Employment Groups (LEGs)

As part of CHIC’s commitment to delivering social value, we actively support local groups that help people gain employment. Since CHIP’s launch two years ago, we have partnered with a variety of organisations that assist individuals in accessing recognised qualifications, certificates of achievement, and a range of short courses and life skills support. This work helps break down barriers to employment, empowering people from diverse backgrounds.

Our goal is to assist individuals such as NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), older adults, victims of modern slavery, people living with disabilities, ex-offenders, homeless individuals, and ex-armed forces personnel. In 2023-24, CHIC’s donation to CHIP enabled support for 96 individuals—an increase of 66 from the previous year.

This year, CHIP has also expanded its efforts by establishing new partnerships, including a collaboration with The Guinness Partnership to support 18-25-year-olds into employment. Through this initiative, CHIP is working with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation to provide young people with financial advice, social inclusion programmes, training and qualifications, ultimately leading to sustainable employment. While Guinness has a long-standing relationship with the foundation, this new project in London is where CHIP expects to make a meaningful impact.

Looking ahead, CHIP is committed to strengthening and expanding our partnerships to support more individuals, helping to bring about positive changes in their lives.
If you know or work for a Local Employment Group and want to find out how CHIP can support, please get in touch with Emma Macaulay at emacaulay@chipcharity.org.uk a list of our other partners can be found on our website at https://www.chipcharity.org.uk/employment-sponsorship/