Fix it Pay it Find it Report it Search Menu MyKarbon Karbon Homes has partnered with other North of Tyne housing providers to deliver an innovative employability project to help unlock potential in the region. The partnership, which includes Your Homes Newcastle, Northumberland County Council, Bernicia, North Tyneside Council and Changing Lives, has received £716,612 from the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund, an initiative which aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK. The eight-month project, which will incorporate new ways of thinking and build on the success of existing employment schemes, is set to kick off from December and consists of three workstreams: A Foundational Economy study in North Shields, Blyth and Byker, aimed at identifying the barriers to employability in those communities A new employability programme called ‘New Start’, providing paid work placements for over 25s building on the successful government Kickstart scheme aimed at 16-24 year olds. A feasibility study, to explore the idea of a shared placement model of employment for North East SMEs Charlotte Carpenter, Executive Director of Growth and Business Development at Karbon Homes, said: “We’re delighted to have been successful in our funding bid for the UK Community Renewal Fund. “By combining the knowledge and experiences of multiple housing providers in the region we have created a unique concept which will take great strides in building our understanding of the labour market barriers in the North East, which in term will help us monitor the impact of our interventions.” The UK Community Renewal Fund is designed to support local areas to pilot new approaches and programmes which help tackle local challenges. It plays a significant role in the Government’s levelling up agenda, which hopes to see investment in areas across the UK to help every place reach its full potential. The project has been backed by the North of Tyne Combined Authority, which put the project forward for consideration and is supporting with aspects of its delivery. It is one of two which has received UK Community Renewal Funding in the North of Tyne area and one of eight in the wider North East. Mayor Jamie Driscoll said: “The New Start Scheme means more people and more employers will be part of the region’s recovery from Covid-19. It’s a collaborative approach that brings together the right people and the right organisations. “This scheme will give people a helping hand into jobs. Increasing job prospects changes people’s lives and that’s what I want. I want everyone to be able to see their own potential. “When we work together, we can be winners. This is what the North of Tyne devolution deal was all about – improving life for our people.” Back to news Friday, 12th November 2021 Funding , Foundations for Life Share: Project leads from Karbon Homes and Your Home Newcastle More news Community, Information At home with Karbon edition 11 Monday, 22nd November 2021 Investment, Information Northumberland couple reap the benefits of greener heating Thursday, 11th November 2021 Previous Post Next Post About Us Contact Us Careers Coronavirus Media Enquiries Surveying customers Cookies Accessibility Privacy Statement Modern Slavery Statement Sitemap Karbon Homes, Number Five Gosforth Park Avenue Gosforth Business Park Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8EG info@karbonhomes.co.uk 0808 164 0111 Karbon Homes is a charitable registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, registration number 7529 and our registered office is Number Five, Gosforth Park Avenue, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8EG. We are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing. © Karbon Homes 2021. All Rights Reserved.