Shaw Trust

Shaw Trust is a national charity that supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 6 July 2026

• Type of support: Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Not yet trading, Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
• Industry: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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  Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, and Wholesale and retail
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees, 250 to 500 employees and More than 500 employees
• Region: East Midlands, Eastern, London, North East and North West
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  South East, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber

Who’s it for

Shaw Trust can offer support to:

• Small and medium-sized businesses
• Large national employers
• Public sector organisations
• Charities and social enterprises

What can you get

The Shaw Trust provides a range of services directly to businesses. Its focus is on helping employers recruit, retain, and develop a more inclusive workforce.

Please note: The Shaw Trust does not take self-referrals. You need to contact your job centre in the first instance, and, if appropriate, the jobcentre will refer you to the Trust.

Organiser

Shaw Trust

on the Shaw Trust website

Published 6 July 2026