We provide essential services to the community such as benefits and welfare support, preparing local residents for employment and supporting Social Entrepreneurs in the area.
Coronavirus update:
We really hope you are keeping well and staying healthy.
Please click here for an update on the impact of the coronavirus on BLW services and support.
For information on Universal Credit and up to date info from the Department of Work and Pensions click here:
https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
Stay safe and strong.
Best Wishes from the BLW team
What we offer
Benefits and Welfare Advice
Big Local Works provides essential Benefits and Welfare support and information. We offer a confidential 121 service for support with:
Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, DLA, Freedom Pass. We also attend Assessment Centres and Benefit Tribunal Hearings
Employability Training
Big Local Works delivers training courses to support local people develop key employment and employability skills and prepare for self-employment. We run three week courses getting local residents ready for work.
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Social Enterprise support
Big Local Works is a hub that aims to support a future where social entrepreneurs flourish in and with their communities, implementing sustainable, locally embedded solutions.
For Training, business support and events programme click here : Events section.
How we have helped
117
Number of people that received free benefits and welfare advice in 2019
167
Number of people received training at BLW in 2018 - 2019
14
Number of social entrepreneurs Invested in and supported in 2018 - 2019
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