Who we are funded by:
This-Ability is financed by The National Lottery Community Fund.
HLC is the lead partner for the Springboard Hull and East Riding partnership project. This activity is part-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund and supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
What was This-Ability?
This-Ability was a £3.7 million, 5-year National Lottery Community Fund programme, ending December 2023, aimed at finding 500 young people with a disability, learning disability/difficulty or a long-term health/mental health condition sustainable employment.
The aim of the project was to provide specialist support and training for young people to access work and learning. This gave young people the opportunities to explore and experience specific occupational sectors, with job opportunities, within the Hull and East Riding area. Participants also completed an ‘Employability Passport’.
Who was This-Ability for?
The project was suitable for the following young people:
- 18 – 29 years old
- Unemployed or economically inactive
- Living in Hull or East Riding
- With a disability, learning disability/difficulty or a long-term health/mental health condition
Delivery partners
This-Ability worked with 4 delivery partners which covered key sector areas in:
• Sport and leisure
• Logistics and retail
• Public sector
• Digital and creative industries
