Mission

Forth Sector exists to benefit people who are unemployed, who face significant barriers to employment, and who are unlikely to receive the level of support they need to access employment elsewhere.In order to achieve its aims, the organisation will establish and operate sustainable businesses where beneficiaries can gain work experience, training and other forms of support with the aim of bringing them into or further towards meaningful employment.

Category

Poverty Alleviation

Additional Information

Forth Sector's businesses currently include a soap making business called The Scottish Soapworks, an industrial embroidery business called Edinburgh Embroidery Services and a commercial laundry business called St Jude's Laundry. Our businesses provide supported employment places for 35 supported workers with a range of disabilities, and work placement opportunities for clients who are able to access employability support and gain work experience ion a supportive working environment.