Call: 0300 123 2000 Worried about your finances? So much you can’t sleep? Or fear the worst? Call the NHS Credit Crunch Stressline. Job insecurity, redundancy, debt and money problems can all cause feelings of distress. When times are tough, it’s quite natural to feel worried or down. It’s when t...

Helpline: 0800 9177 650 If you need help with a drinking problem either phone our national helpline for free, contact us by email help@aamail.org, or talk to us using the live chat on our website. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope wi...

Helpline: 0300 123 1044 Monday to Friday: 9am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 4pm It's never too late to quit smoking. Read about the free support, advice, and tools available to help you quit successfully. Giving up smoking is one of the best things you'll ever do for your health. There are l...

Tel: 111 111 is a new telephone service brought to you by the NHS. It is the number you should call when you need advice or medical treatment quickly, and you cannot wait for an appointment to see your doctor. If you need emergency medical treatment, you must call 999. An emergency is when someone ...

Tel: 0808 800 2222 Email: askus@familylives.org.uk Bullying affects lots of people and can happen to anyone at any place including school, work, within families or in the community. Helping our children build resilience and confidence is one of the most important gifts we can give them. We all u...

NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood. Whether you want support and advice for adapting to family life in lockdown, or you’re worried about a child, we’re here to help. The NSPCC helpline is staff...

Tel: 0345 1300 286 Please Note: We are not a helpline, we are a private organisation not a charity and we charge for all our services. If you want to be assessed to see if BAAM can be of any use to you, Mike Fisher our training director is available for assessments at a fee. We are the UK’s leading...

Tel: 07452 743443 Word 4 Weapons is a leading UK weapons-surrender charity that places knife bins in a number of UK towns and cities. We also offer a range of education services including training for youth workers, awareness sessions and a range of useful resources for schools and young people. Wo...

Tel: 0207 735 2881 EMAIL: INFO@CHANCETOSHINE.ORG Chance to Shine is a national charity that aims to give all children the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We believe that cricket can help to develop the personal, social and physical skills of the 500,000 children that we wor...

For the last 15 years, Premier League Kicks has been working in local communities to inspire thousands of young people. PL Kicks started in 2006 and has a long history of using the power of football and the value of sports participation to help youngsters in some of the most high-need areas. By eng...

Action for Kids is a charity that supports young people in North London (aged 18-25) with a learning difficulty (or disability) to find paid work. They also work with young people who have a diagnosis of asperges or autism (whether or not they also have a learning difficulty or disability). As an i...

A rolling programme aimed at anyone between the ages of 18-24 who is preparing for the workplace and who wants to improve their confidence and performance at interview and achieve success in getting the job they want.     The Programme is designed to help you improve your chances of getting the job y...

No1 Fitness academy (based in Barnet) are offering a free Gym Instructors’ course for UC customers. You will gain a Level 2 certificate in Gym instructing, and strong support to find employment or appropriate further training opportunities.   Customers will attend classes on Saturdays, and will com...

10 weeks 121 virtual support with a consultant specialising in your line of work. With an additional 13 weeks’ light touch.  Eligibility:  Must have lost their job in the last 12 months (no longer)  Must have previously worked in a professional capacity in the UK To inform your work-coach of y...

Support for people with debt or money worries. Support is online (2 hours per day for one week). To inform your work-coach of your interest in this opportunity by clicking 'I want to go', you must meet this criteria: Be in receipt of Universal Credit  Be resident in Barnet  Next steps:   Once...

CAP are a charity who provide free debt advice. Universal Credit claimants can be referred to the local Debt Coach in Barnet for free 1:1 advice and support. CAP have an excellent reputation for being both conscientiously compassionate and very effective. A good choice if you are struggling with d...

National Careers Service We provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. Assess your skills Explore Careers Find courses and training opportunities local to you To inform your work-coach of your interest in this opportunity by clicking "I...

Keen to quickly secure a job in bartending or hospitality? Hospitality Sprint Programme:  Fast tract support to gain employment in hospitality.  Fully funded and join digitally from home.  Guaranteed interviews with employers. Get 1-2-1 Support and your personal Licence qualification to launc...

From using the Arsenal name to encourage young people to improve numeracy and literacy and later on, to further education and employment, Arsenal can be a constant presence in young people's lives. Arsenal in the Community delivers a BTEC Traineeship, a Foundation degree, an employability programme ...

2 Weeks training: Construction. Free CSCS Card test 5-year card Guaranteed job interview with construction Employers:Wates and O'Neill & Brennan. Must be 19 + They will consider people with criminal record. This programme has weekly starts. To inform your work-coach of your interest in ...

St Giles Trust works with vulnerable and disadvantaged families who have fallen through society’s safety net. Many of them have one family member involved in the criminal justice system in some way – such as a parent in prison – with those left on the outside struggling to cope. We work with the wh...

Open to all Graduates in receipt of Universal Credit. Eligibility criteria below. Support: Step 1  2 x 3-hour Group Webinar – An overview providing up to date advice on current graduate recruitment processes including:  Digital CV’s (How to produce software friendly, searchable CV’s, stand out C...

K and M offer a 4 week painting and decorating course for all ages 16 to 65. This will cover preparation, painting and wall papering. All tools and materials are provided. Successful candidates could have the opportunity to gain an apprenticeship or employment with either K and M or one of their supp...

The National Apprenticeship Service, part of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, is a government agency that coordinates apprenticeships in England, enabling young people to enter the skilled trades To inform your work-coach of your interest in this opportunity by clicking 'I want to go', you m...

Capital City College Training are London’s leading provider of apprenticeships. An apprentice can be a new recruit or current employee aged 16 or over who has not already completed a qualification in a similar role. All apprentices receive the legal apprenticeship minimum wage, but many employers c...

Tap into the world all things digital with one of the largest global technology companies, Google. Learn about websites and tracking to online marketing and beyond. The majority of courses are free, and are approved by industry experts, top entrepreneurs and some of the world’s leading employers. S...

The City of Wesminster College is located in Central London and consider themselves the top college for apprenticeships. In addition, they also offer over 200 courses across a wide range of both vocational and academic subjects. City of Westminster College has specialist facilities including, scien...

The Spear Programme is a free six-week training programme to get you into work. Spear will equip you with confidence, motivation and the vital skills you need to succeed in long-term employment. Check out the Spear Programme if you are: Currently out of work or education Available weekdays 1:30p...

Here at the Prince's Trust we believe that every young person should have the chance to access and embrace exciting opportunities. Our mission is to help 11 to 30 year-olds find the tools and confidence required to try free courses and start careers. We are open to young people aged 11 to 30 from...

Get into work or training.  Catch22 is a social business, a not for profit business with a social mission. We design and deliver services that build resilience and aspiration in people of all ages and within communities across the UK. Catch22 delivers high quality and responsive apprenticeships an...