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Sanctuary research and analysis tagged Community Employability & Entrepreneurship.
The £175 million Community Wealth Fund rightly reaches neighbourhoods that conventional bidding can exclude. Its decisive test is whether a funded inception phase builds legitimate decision-making, delivery capability and sustainable stewardship before substantial commitments are made.
A six-month paid role can break a damaging spell out of work. But the programme’s value will depend on whether delivery is designed around progression, not simply placement starts.
England’s supported-employment programme should be assessed not only by referrals and job starts, but by whether local systems help employers create and sustain workable roles.
Apprenticeship starts are rising overall while under-19 starts are falling and foundation apprenticeships remain tiny. The gap suggests that the system needs more employer-ready entry routes, not simply stronger promotion.
