A Birmingham charity is celebrating a year of growth and transformation thanks to a £20,000 grant from the Severn Trent Community Fund.
Smart Works Birmingham provides clothing and coaching for unemployed women and those on zero-hours contracts and going for job interviews.
Security and peace of mind
Lily Clements, fundraising and partnerships manager at Smart Works, said: “Severn Trent community fund gave Smart Works Birmingham a peace of mind that whatever happened last year, we had rental costs for our centre covered.”
Charity track record
Since 2016, the charity has helped 4,000 women, 72% of whom got a job within a month of their first appointment with Smart Works.
Nearly half of their clients have been unemployed for more than a year. The charity operates UK-wide from 12 locations.
Natalie Cunningham, Severn Trent community fund manager, said: “The work Smart Works does empowering women to succeed and helping them to thrive in the world is absolutely incredible.
“It’s inspiring to see how our funding has helped them expand their services, reach more women and create lasting change. We look forward to seeing their continued impact across the region.”
To learn more about the charity or to donate click here Birmingham Smart Works
