Princes Trust Prepared by Perick Wong Hong Kong

Prince’s Trust Prepared by Perick Wong Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tung Chung Integrated Services Study Visit on Training & Employment Programmes for Young People in UK

What is Prince’s Trust n They are a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, they help 14 -30 year olds realize their potential and transform their lives. They focus their efforts on those who've struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.

Governance of Prince Trust n n n The Prince’s Trust is the UK’s leading youth charity, with an active presence in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland the nine English regions. Its governing body is the Prince’s Trust Council. There is a Council in each country and region of the UK. Prince’s Trust employs over 700 people and are supported by an army of volunteers.

London Organisational Structure Regional Director Head of Operations -Finance Manager -Finance Assistant -Loans Manager Head of New Programme -‘Live’ Co-ordinators -xl Co-ordinators Head of Skills -Team Area Managers -Admin Head of Enterprise -Business Area Managers -Business Support managers -Community & Enterprise Awards Team -Admin Head of Commercial Development -Public Sector Team -Events Team -Commercial Manager Head of Client Support -Progression Advisors -Community Development Managers -Target Group Specialists (Disabilities, Community Inclusion, Care Leavers)

What is their belief They believe everyone’s life should work n They exist to help young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. n It’s not about handouts or prescribed solutions. n They believe in helping young people to help themselves.

What Prince’ Trust offer n n Confidence-building and motivation “Real world” skills development Financial support and volunteer mentors New life experiences to help raise sights

The cycle of disadvantage Underachievement at school - Only 1% of people leaving care go on to university - 1 in 20 young people leave school without any qualifications

The cycle of disadvantage …can lead to unemployment - Over 25% of unemployed population in UK have no qualifications …can lead to crime - 63% of young prisoners are unemployed at time of arrest

The cycle of disadvantage …can lead to lifelong poverty and exclusion - Almost 1 in 6 children lives in a household with no income from work.

Main service target groups They support 40, 000 people every years, aged from 14 up to 30, particularly: n Pupils struggling at school n Those who have been in care n The long-term unemployed n Young people who have been in trouble with the law

Secondary service target groups n - They focus on those who tend to be over represented within the above groups, including: Single parents Homeless young people Disable young people Young people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds

National Situation n n Over 1, 700 projects, 4, 000 businesses, 40, 000 young people per year Nine English Regions Scotland, Walves & North Ireland All deliver core Trust Programmes & other local projects All activities are delivered to nationally recognised Minimum Standards

Proven results n n Over 70% of the people Prince’s Trust help find work, or enter full time education or training 55% of the businesses Prince’s Trust help set up are still trading into their 3 rd year Every Team of 16 -25 year olds contributes £ 7, 250 of value back to the community 67% of pupils on our xl schools programme report their interpersonal skills had improved either a lot or fully

Prince’s Trust Programmes n n n Team Sound live Community Enterprise

Many young people in the UK face significant barriers: n n 1 in 20 complete their school years but gain no qualifications at all More have low basic skills and struggle to read or write By the age of 30, a third of young men have a criminal record And 8% of young people are unemployed

Team n n The programme re-engages young people, helping them to think their futures. Young people join a Team which has up to 15 participants and is run from over 300 locations around the UK.

Team During the 12 -week programme, participants: n Learn the importance of team work n Spend a week at a residential activity centre n Undertake a project based in the local community(for example, redecorating a community center) n Complete a work placement(plus an additional 14 weeks for New Deal participants) n Participate in a team challenge, usually involving disadvantaged groups. For example, taking a group of children with learning difficulties away on a short trip

Team Young people aged 16 -25: n Who are unemployed n The programme has been tailored for New Deal participants n Employed people get involved through their employer n Available in 37 location across London, working with 1300 young people in 2004.

Impact of “Team” n n n Gain nationality recognized qualifications. Improve the participant’s motivation and self – confidence. Uncover hidden talents. Building up the responsibility and leadership. Develop team work and communication skill. Raise their awareness of their local community and how they can contribute to it.

Sound Live n n n A 6 -day residential course that develop a young people’s musical talents, followed by a 6 -month period of support and advice. Provide the chance to work with professional musicians and tutors as well as with other young participants. Unemployed young people(aged 18 -25) who have at least a basic knowledge of an instrument(guitar, drums, keyboard)

Impact of “Sound live” n n n Develop their musical talents and skills Gain communication skills Improve their confidence 19% of participants obtain employment 20% obtain full time self employment as band members 30% move into further education and training.

Sound Live The Prince’s Trust Pride of Britain Winner and Real Life Ambassador, Sarah Bennett

Community Enterprise n n 18 month pilot programme in London supporting 16 -30 year olds set up projects and social enterprises which benefit their community Funding from London Development Agency and the European Social Fund to deliver the programme

Community Enterprise The target groups: - the long-term unemployed - People who have been in trouble with the law - Pupils struggling at school - Those who have been in care

Provision of Financial Support n n Community Group Awards up to £ 1, 500 for community projects Start-up social enterprise grants of up to £ 10, 000

Community Enterprise n n n Support with application process Risk Assessments on all projects Groups matched to a mentor Needs assessment and personal development for all young people for up to 6 months after the project Evaluation of each project with the group

Example of Community Enterprise n n n Community Radio Station run by disabled young people Health awareness seminars Bangladeshi Sewing Co-operative Circus Workshops for young children Film projects Art project run by young people who are in/leaving care

Impact of “Community Enterprise” n n n 9 social enterprise businesses supported since February 2004 14 community projects and 148 young people supported since January 2004 Approx 90% are from a Target Group, mainly young people who are unemployed

Observation n n Princes Trust emphasize the essential of mentorship in the helping process(e. g Business Programme, Sound Live, Community Enterprise) Involvement of Business Sector (e. g football club) They can apply the community development concept in the youth service(e. g Community Enterprise) Make use of cultural characteristic (e. g. music and football)

Implication to HK n n n Community Enterprise may increase the involvement of the young people in the local community. It also help the young people develop a sense of belonging towards the community. Difficulties of application of mentorship system in HK. Co-operation with business sector