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129 services found

B&D Works

Free council employment support service helping residents find work, improve skills and widen job options

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Employment & Skills
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Barking Learning Centre – Basic IT / Computer Sessions

Free drop-in basic IT and computer sessions at Barking Learning Centre, run on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.

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Employment & Skills
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
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Thames Community Hub – Make Do & Mend / Upcycling and Crafts (Shed Life)

Free weekly Make Do & Mend upcycling and crafts sessions every Tuesday at Thames Community Hub in Barking, run by Shed Life.

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Employment & Skills
Barking and Dagenham
Borough-wide service
Free
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Volunteering in Barnet (Volunteering Barnet)

Find volunteering opportunities across Barnet — Volunteering Barnet connects residents with local organisations that need volunteers.

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Employment & Skills
Barnet
Borough-wide service
Free
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Camden Employment Support (Working Camden)

Free employment support, skills training and job search help for Camden residents.

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Employment & Skills
Camden
Borough-wide service
Free
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Ealing and Hounslow CVS (EHCVS)

Infrastructure and development support for voluntary and community organisations across Ealing and Hounslow.

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Employment & Skills
Ealing
Borough-wide service
Free
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GOSAD – Golden Opportunity Skills and Development

Free ESOL, digital skills and employment support for adults in West Ealing.

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Employment & Skills
Ealing
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Croydon Voluntary Action

Supports stronger communities through volunteering, training and local community action in Croydon.

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Employment & Skills
Croydon
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

H&F Works

Employment and skills support for residents looking for work or training.

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Employment & Skills
Hammersmith and Fulham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Voluntary Action Harrow

Local community organisation offering support, training, guidance and volunteering links.

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Employment & Skills
Harrow
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

GROW - Getting Ready for Work

A Hillingdon service helping residents prepare for part-time work, training and greater independence.

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Employment & Skills
Hillingdon
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Kingston adult learning and community support

Adult learning opportunities including community learning and courses for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.

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Employment & Skills
Kingston upon Thames
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

High Trees Community Development Trust

Resident-founded community trust offering projects and support in Tulse Hill and Lambeth.

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Employment & Skills
Lambeth
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Redbridge Institute

Adult learning, qualifications and skills courses for people in Redbridge.

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Employment & Skills
Redbridge
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Richmond CVS

Support, advice and training for charities, community groups and voluntary organisations in Richmond upon Thames.

Verified listing
Employment & Skills
Richmond upon Thames
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Idea Store Learning

Adult and community learning service offering a wide range of courses in Tower Hamlets.

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Employment & Skills
Tower Hamlets
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Let's Get Digital

Digital inclusion campaign helping residents learn digital skills and get support with technology.

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Employment & Skills
Waltham Forest
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Wandsworth adult social care

Information, advice, referrals and support for adults with care and support needs in Wandsworth.

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Employment & Skills
Wandsworth
Borough-wide service
Cost varies
Self-refer

Jobcentre Plus

Government employment support service helping people find work and apply for benefits in Crawley.

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Employment & Skills
Crawley
Free
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Crawley College

A further education college offering courses, apprenticeships and training in Crawley.

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Employment & Skills
Crawley
Cost varies
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National Careers Service

Free government careers advice and guidance service for anyone aged 13+ in England.

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Employment & Skills
West Sussex
UK-wide service
Free
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The ClementJames Centre Education & Employment Support

Free support for local people to find work, improve skills, and access education.

Employment & Skills
Kensington and Chelsea
Borough-wide service
Free
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Somers Town Job Hub and Community Services

Employment support, youth services, and community activities in Somers Town.

Employment & Skills
Camden
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

National Careers Service

Free information, advice, and guidance to help with careers, courses, and work.

Employment & Skills
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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