Funders

The Osborne Partnership’s in-house training operations provide accredited, certificated, work training programmes which help support individuals whose aspirations include going to work.  The charity is an ’Emta Awards Limited’ (EAL) registered training provider and works in partnership with Barking College delivering accredited qualifications ranging from ‘National Proficiency Test Council’ (NPTC) Entry Level (2) through to full NVQ Level (2) qualifications.

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Supporting the drive towards a greener and healthier local environment,  the charity has developed a ground breaking example of the voluntary sector working hand in hand with the public sector and private industry.

TOP Textiles, supported by the local authority, Shanks (east) London and LMB operates a borough wide kerb-side textile collection and recycling service enabling residents to extend their contribution to the much valued recycling agenda.  TOP Textiles provides opportunities for ‘Supported Volunteers’ (people with learning difficulties) to undertake work experience programmes which can be combined with accredited training to provide a progression route towards employment.

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The charity also has an excellent track record in developing a range of specialized projects an example of which is the recently piloted  ‘Healthy Lifestyles’ programme for people with learning difficulties – promoting independence, integration and general well-being.

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1997–2008 ‘Employment Services Contract for People with Learning Disabilities’.  Provided small enterprise units such as; The Green Team – a mobile Gardening Services which provided ‘real life’ community based work experience opportunities to people with learning difficulties interested in horticultural work, Craft Creations – a handicraft enterprise unit which produced and retailed – hand made cards, floral arrangements and rugs and provided work experience and training opportunities to people with learning difficulties interested in hand craft work, Partners Café – an in-house café which provided training and work experience to people with leaning difficulties interested in catering work and the Employment Network an employment placement service which supported and placed people with learning difficulties into work.  Contract funded by LBB&D local authority.

2000-2002 ‘The Market Garden’ -  retired gardening enthusiasts (volunteers) worked in partnership with people with learning difficulties growing vegetables and fruit for consumption in the ‘Partnership Café’. Funded by LBB&D ‘Across the Generations’ and the Ethnic Minority Foundation

2000-2006 Unlocking Potential Project – Supported and built confidence in teenagers with learning difficulties enabling them to engage with the local community. Ffunded by the Neighbourhood Support Fund (NSF) and ICT funded by Jack Petchey

2002-2005 ‘Open Doors Project’ An after school club for children with learning difficulties.  Funded by The Childrens Fund.

2004 ‘Fired Up’ – pottery classes for people with learning difficulies. Funded by a ‘National Lottery ‘Awards For All’ grant.

2004- 2007 ‘Harpers Café’ – Internet Café serving light refreshments and ICT classes jointly funded by Osborne Partnership and Harmony Housing Association

2004-2005 Tibbles Nibbles – A retail outlet jointly funded by Osborne Partnership and Harmony Housing Association.

2005-2008 ‘Valence Work Unit’ An industrial warehouse unit which provided work experience, training and paid work opportunities to people with learning difficulties.  Jointly funded by LBB&D Regeneration, LDA, LSC and LBB&D Jobnet.

2007-2009 ‘TOP Textiles’ (see separate web page) funded by LBB&D local authority and supported by Lloyds TSB and the 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust.