Key highlights
This past year at Routes To Work, we've continued to adapt in response to the needs of the North Lanarkshire community.
This year marked a significant transition, particularly with the end of the European Structural & Investment Funds (ESIF) and the launch of new programmes funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), but our focus to support our clients where they are remained the same.
1,016 clients supported into employment
1,016 clients were successfully supported into employment this year, contributing to a 22-year total of over 23,000 people.
New pilot a resounding success!
Our new Destination Success pilot helped 62 young people at risk of not sustaining their post-school plans to stay on track through college, employment, and training. Destination Success has now been extended to March 2025 as a result!
Supporting the whole family
Our Working for Families (Prospects for Parents) programme helped 87 parents tackle barriers to work, further strengthening family wellbeing and reducing child poverty.
New programmes with NHS Lanarkshire & North Lanarkshire Council
We expanded our work with NHS Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council, launching programmes that provided 50 new work placements across healthcare and support services.
‘Work of value’ support up 9%
Routes To Work provided ‘work of value’ support to 3,767 North Lanarkshire residents. We define ‘work of value’ as something each individual having a minimum of three successful interventions after initial contact and registration activities. Not only was it an increase of 9% from the previous year but it was an increase of 18% on the last pre-covid year of 2019/20.
LGBT Silver Status achieved!
In our pursuit of ensuring an inclusive and safe space for all clients, staff and partners, we were thrilled to receive the LGBT Charter Silver Status this year.
