2004
As we’ve grown, so has our reputation. Our ability to infl uence government is developing:
Our contribution to the publication of the government report 'Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People' makes recommendations for improving support and incentives for enabling disabled people into and retaining employment.
In a report entitled 'Infl uencing Government Agenda', we write: "We need to ensure we emphasise the benefi ts of moving people from welfare to work; to the state, the employer, the insurer and the individual. Long-term we need to persuade government that targeting employment as an outcome for disabled people leaving education or in receipt of care or health services has to be the way forward.
We highlight three key areas:
- Promoting the need for and value of government investment in programmes which enable disabled people to move from welfare to work
- The success of the not-for-profi t sector in delivering public services and its ability to innovate more easily than government agency structures
- A focus on our strengths as a service provider by providing solutions to issues it raises
Our Impact Report speaks out: 'Keeping people away from work doesn’t make sense'.
Disability Discrimination Codes of Practice are integrated into UK Law.
Shaw Trust’s fi rst STAR Awards is launched by Lord Carter at a reception held in the House of Lords. Our STAR Awards provide us with a way of celebrating individual achievement and recognising the support provided to Shaw Trust in achieving our mission by employers, partner organisations and various stakeholder groups.
2005
Disability Discrimination Amendment Act is passed by Parliament.
2006
Shaw Trust named as one of Britain’s Top 100 Employers by the Guardian, in association with the Corporate Research Foundation.
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