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Funding Contacts- Helpful Organisations
Some of these organisations may be able to provide help. This information is provided for guidance only. ABLE SKILLS makes no claims or guarantees that funding will be available from all/any of the contacts in all/any case. For more detailed information, it is advised that you contact the organisations direct.
Connexions
16-18 year olds
Tel: 080800 13219
City & Guilds
Tel: 0207 294 2800
Offer small number of bursaries (educational grants) each year to people who would like the opportunity to study for a City & Guilds qualification.
The bursaries can be used for a wide range of purposes including, paying your course fees (if you have no other funding), covering the costs of a break from work whilst you re-train, covering childcare or travel expenses, cover other costs that are making it difficult for you to enrol onto a course.
Learn Direct
Tel: 0800 100 900
You can contact this organisation to talk about careers advice, funding available, changing careers etc...
Chamber of Commerce
Check your local phone directory for a local number.
Welsh Assembly
May be able to help with funding: www.elwa.ac.uk/ElwaWeb/portal.aspx
Business Link.
Your Local Business Link Can provide financial planning/assistance for small businesses.
North West Kent College
Able Skills delivers training for North West Kent College.
(open to Kent residents only)
Course Enquiries: 0800 074 1447
General Administration: +44 (0)1322 629400
- General advise on adult learning and funding can also be obtained by visiting www.direct.gov.uk
- Anyone receiving Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit etc should contact their advisor at the local Job Centre.
