On 12th August local environmental charity Share and Repair hosted their second Tech Amnesty in partnership with Somerset charity Donate IT. Throughout the morning local people were able to bring along any tech items lurking in their “drawer of doom”. Donate IT will then securely wipe their data, refurbish them where necessary and redistribute as many as possible to support people who require access to tech, but due to the cost of living crisis are unable to buy the items they need. Donate IT work closely with partner organisations such as Share and Repair to both collect in old tech and redistribute it.

Ongoing work to support Ukrainian families and young people living in Bath and North East Somerset has been boosted with the appointment of a Ukrainian Youth Ambassador.

The Supported Internship Programme at Bath College starting in September 2024, is a fantastic initiative designed to equip young adults aged 18-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the workplace.

At Somerset Skills & Learning (SS&L), they're committed to providing exceptional training experiences for both businesses and apprentices. Recognising the unique challenges apprentices can face, they're proud to offer their innovative SS&L ACHIEVE - Apprenticeship Coaching programme.

A new drive to increase the number of early years education and childcare practitioners available to families in Bath and North East Somerset is under way.

FWD is a partnership between B&NES Council, Bath College, Bath Spa University and the University of Bath and is funded by the West of England Combined Authority.