Programmes with Measurable Outcomes
Programme Components
Pre-Programme
Participant recruitment support
Eligibility verification
Pre-programme assessment (confidence, digital literacy)
Orientation session
Core Programme (Weeks 1-5)
Week 1: Foundation & Team Building
Welcome and cohort bonding
Introduction to charity partner
Understanding audiences and needs
Building psychological safety
Week 2: Digital Foundations
Website building (Wix/Squarespace)
Understanding online presence
Search basics (how people find things)
Applying learning to charity project
Week 3: Content & Communication
Creating social media content (Canva)
Visual communication basics
Writing for digital audiences
Practicing giving and receiving feedback
Week 4: Integration & Planning
Email marketing basics (Mailchimp)
Planning integrated campaigns
Pulling charity audit together
Presentation preparation
Week 5: Completion & Presentation
Finalizing charity recommendations
Team presentation to charity stakeholders
Reflection and progress recognition
Next steps planning (job search support)
Post-Programme Support
CV and application support (ongoing)
Interview preparation
References for employers
Alumni network access
Follow-up outcomes tracking
Programme Deliverables
For Participants:
30 hours of in-person instruction
Completed charity digital audit project
Digital skills (Wix, Squarespace, Canva, Mailchimp, social media)
Certificate of completion
CV support and references
Job search guidance
For You (The Funder):
Monthly progress reports
Attendance tracking
Pre/post confidence assessments
Participant feedback
Employment outcomes tracking (3, 6, 12 months)
Case studies for reporting
Quarterly impact reports
For Charity Partners:
Complete digital presence audit
Actionable recommendations
Implementation support materials
Volunteer engagement
WHO WE SERVE
Ideal Participants
Demographics:
Adults 19+
Currently unemployed or economically inactive
Able to attend in person in Reading/Berkshire
Committed to 5-week programme
Barriers Addressed:
Long-term unemployment (6+ months)
Lack of recent work experience
Confidence and self-esteem issues
Social isolation
Skills gaps (particularly digital)
Routine and structure loss
Non-traditional educational backgrounds
Not Suitable For:
People in full-time employment
Those unable to commit to in-person attendance
Participants enrolled in competing programmes
Anyone not meeting basic eligibility criteria
Flexible Commissioning Options
Option 1: Cohort-Based Delivery
Commission specific cohorts (12 participants per cohort)
Set schedule (e.g., quarterly cohorts)
Guaranteed delivery dates
Predictable budgeting
Option 2: Ongoing Programme
Rolling recruitment
Regular cohort starts (e.g., every 6 weeks)
Continuous participant pipeline
Sustained local presence
Option 3: Partnership Model
Co-designed programme
Shared governance
Long-term commitment
Option 4: Pilot Programme
Single cohort to test approach
Evaluation built-in
Option to scale based on outcomes
Lower initial commitmen
What's Included?
30 hours of instruction per participant
All materials and software access
Pre and post assessments
CV and job search support
Instructor references
Progress reporting
Outcomes tracking (12 months)
What's Not Included:
Participant travel costs
Ongoing employment support beyond programme
Job placement guarantees
DBS checks (if required by funder)