 Partners
We work in partnership with organisations where the synergy of the association greatly improves and adds value to the service or product for our clients.
Below is a list of partners, their contact details and the services that they supply.
Cloud Net Ltd 34 Green Lane, Walsall, WS2 8HB
Tel 01922 21 33 33
Website www.cloudnetuk.com
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Cloud Net is changing the future of business telecoms. They have a unique telecoms offering based on Internet technology which allows companies to replace their telephone systems without any capital expenditure and gain the benefits of free calls within our network and less expensive calls outside. The system represents a giant leap in functionality, is never out of date, has no maintenance charges and is at a fraction of previous pricing models. Cloud Net is a unique brand the only company to concentrate purely on our Internet based solution – the switchboard in the sky. Prime
Prime, Astral House, 268 London Road, London, W16
Tel: 0800 783 1904
Website: www.primeinitiative.org.uk
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Prime is a UK charity that helps people over 50. Prime offers free information and business advice, workshops and organise business networking events. Some parts of the course are free – mentoring and services.
The Vine
Address
The Vine Trust Walsall
33 Lower Hall Lane
Walsall
WS1 1RR
Tel: 01922 621 951
Fax: 01922 621 984
Website: www.thevinetrust.co.uk
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The Vine work by 5 key themes,
1. Work based learning
2. Lifelong learning
3. Information and advice learning
4. Citizenship and social inclusion
5. Social enterprise
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Address:
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Walsall Council
The Civic Centre
Walsall
UK
WS1 1TP
Tel: 01922 650 000
Fax: 01922 720 885
Website: www.walsall.gov.uk
Email:
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Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council gives Business advice and support. They can help relocate or expand a business and help access funding or recruiting. Give help on Licences and permits.
Coventry University
Address:
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
Tel: +44 (0)24 7688 7688
Website: www.coventry.ac.uk
Coventry University have experience and knowledge of European grants and funding. Helps business through the downturn. Coventry University works with companies from all sectors locally, nationally and internationally. Do offer some free services.
EBP (Education Business Partnership)
Address:
EBP
15 Doolittle Mill
Froghall Road
Ampthill
Beds
MK45 2ND
Tel: 01525 408 080
Fax: 01453 408 090
Website: www.blebp.co.uk
EBP gives help, support and advice. Have a work based learning course where young people can come on the programme to learn new skills and qualifications while gaining experience. Have an entry to employment course which has individual learning to suit the needs of that learner to prepare for the world of work.
Walsall College
Address:
Wisemore Campus
Littleton Street West
Walsall
WS2 8ES
Tel: 01922 657 000
Fax: 01922 657 083
Green Lane Campus
Long Acre Street
Walsall
WS2 8HX
Tel: 01922 657 000
Fax: 01922 642 748
Website: www.walsallcollege.ac.uk
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Train to gain – NVQ programme at Level 2 & 3, (some fully funded for candidates who do not already hold level 2 qualification). Supported learning for those who are disabled or have learning difficulties.
University of Wolverhampton
Address:
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1LY
Tel: 01922 321 000
Website: www.wlv.ac.uk
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Gives development support and run schemes that help with enterprises. Offer placement and recruitment. They also offer events, competitions, office space, business consultancy, training and advice. Provides services for inventors and business starting up with a new product.
Business Link
Address:
Business Link West Midlands
Advantage House
19 Ridgeway
Quinton Business Park
Quinton
Birmingham
West Midlands
B32 1 AL
Business Link Helpline: 0845 600 9006
Website: www.businesslink.gov.uk/westmidlands
Email:
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Help a business start up, business that are already up and running or a business looking to grow and develop. Help manage finance, employ people, find and keep customers, make sure you pay the right tax and find events and support near you.
Black Country Chamber
Address:
Walsall Chamber of Commerce
Ward Street
Walsall
WS1 2AG
Tel: 0845 002 1234
Fax: 01922 645721
Website: www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk
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Provides business start-up advice, information and training to individuals who are considering self employment or starting a business.
WalkWays – Walsall Youth Projects
Address:
44 Littleton Street West
Walsall
WS2 8EB
UK
Tel: 01922 615 393
Fax: 01922 721 805
Text: 07986619985
Website: www.walkways.org.uk
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Personal Development to achieve self awareness. Offers counselling, personal development, training and group work. Focus on personal issues or particular topics i.e. communication or relate to others.
Advantage West Midlands
Advantage West Midlands
3 Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Aston Science Park
Birmingham
B7 4BN
Tel: +44 (0) 121 380 3500
Fax: +44 (0) 121 380 3501
Website: www.advantagewm.co.uk
Supports new and existing business. Brings together employers, funders and training providers to align the supply of skills with the needs of the economy.
Financially can support a wide range of projects.
Links to Work
Address:
Links to Work
Stephenson Avenue
Beechdale Estate
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 7HF
Tel: 01922 720 714
Fax: 01922 638 980
Website: www.linkstowork.com
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They have a work preparation and support employment programme. Advice on civil rights, choices (unbiased and empowered) and independence. Work based opportunities for people with disabilities.
Steps to Work
Address:
Steps to work limited (head office)
Challenge Building
Hatherton Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1XS
Tel: +44 (0)1922 627 555
Fax: + (0)1922 622 133
Website: www.stepstowork.org
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Walsall Branch
Steps to work
Floor 3
Townend House
Park Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1NS
Tel: 01922 651 870
Fax: 01922 651 879
Provide employment and training services for long term unemployment. Help people over come barriers and finding long term employment.
NACRO
NACRO (head office)
Park Place
10-12 Lawn Lane
London
SW8 1UD
Tel: 020 7840 7200
Fax: 020 7840 7240
Website: www.nacro.org.uk
Birmingham Administrative Centre
Challenge Building
148 – 150 High Street
Aston
Birmingham
B6 4US
Tel: 0121 250 5250
Fax: 0121 359 6528
Resettling ex offenders and prisoners reducing risk of reoffending. Gives educations and help with employment. Help people with housing and mental health issues. Gives advice on race and the criminal justice system, and working with young offenders.
JobCentre Plus
Bridle Court Jobcentre
1 Hatherton Street
Walsall
WS1 1 XR
Tel: 01922 853 700
Bayard House jobcentre
Lichfield Street
Walsall
WS1 1SP
Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Helps with job search. Help with claiming benefits and extra help and support need. Job advisors on hand for advice and support.
Aaina Asian Women's Group
Address:
Aaina women’s group
Bath Road
Coldmore
Walsall
WS1 3BS
Tel: 01922 644 006
Fax: 01922 610 661
Website: www.aainawomenscentre.co.uk
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Run by women for women. Have vocational and recreational courses with support. Gives information and guidance. Assistance with childcare and costs. Course they give include English as a second language, numeracy and literacy, childcare courses, tutor training, basic skill plus more.
Work on the Horizon, Bloxwich
Address:
Work on the Horizon
1 Queens Parade
High Street
Blowxich
Walsall
WS3 2EX
Tel: 01922 496 555
Fax: 01922 408 589
Website: www.workonthehorizon.org
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Helps local people and companies. Help, support and training are given including recruitment. Help people get back into work with the help and support needed.
OCR
Address:
OCR
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
Customer Contact Centre: 01223 553 998
Fax: 01223 555 627
Email:
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Website: www.ocr.org.uk
Give a wide range of qualifications including GCSE’s, AS and A Levels, NVQ;s and key skills, basic skills, diplomas, entry level qualifications and FSMQ (Free standing maths qualification).
Open College Network (OCN)
Address:
National Open College Network
The Quadrant
Parkway Business Park
99 Parkway avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WG
Tel: 0114 227 0500
Fax: 0114 227 0501
Website: www.nocn.org.uk
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Provide over 100 qualifications, including national qualifications framework and QCF. Advice and support. Complete units or qualification to gain credit.
The Princes Trust
The Princes Trust West Midlands Regional Office
Lye Business Centre
Enterprise Drive
Hayes Lane
Lye, Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY4 8QH
Tel: 01384 892 100
Fax: 01384 989 745
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk
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Get experience, new skills and motivation. Offers grants to help get a job or start a community project. Can help explore and test your business idea, with a list of course available.
Rathbone
Address:
Rathbone Head office
4th floor
Churchgate house
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
Tel: 0161 236 5358
Fax: 0161 238 6356
Minicom: 0161 238 6345
Free phone: 0800 731 5321
Website: www.rathboneuk.org
Have a number of programmes including:
Youth choices – programme for 14-16 year olds who may have been wholly or partially excluded from school.
Life and work – entry to employment, for 16-19 year olds who are not ready for work.
Apprenticeships – for 16-24 year olds who are ready for work
Youth engagement – for 14-19 who have no education, training or worked.
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