Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer		Community Involvement - Education and Learning
Location	National
Dates	The fund considers appeals on a quarterly basis in June, September, December and March. If applications are successful the fund will make the donation shortly after the end of the quarter.
Aims	Objective of the funding opportunity: The aims of the funding opportunity include: - Supporting work experience programmes to help people understand the demands of work - Encouraging employees to volunteer in community education projects which also enhances their development and motivation - Preparing people for the world of work - Making education and learning more accessible and geared to the needs of adults, with particular emphasis on improving job opportunities - Supporting the teaching and learning of skills that are key to life and work such as being literate and numerate, comfortable with ICT - Supporting particular areas of skill shortages, such as food technology and fashion design - Helping in the professional development of teachers
	It aims to help the following client groups:
	Young People The Unemployed	Those in work Those lacking basic skills
FRESA priorities	The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities:
	Top priorities: Skills for employability Workforce development and in-work progression Young people and career choices High priorities: Future labour force Sector skills Higher level skills	Medium priorities: Access to learning and ICT ICT Enterprise
	More information on the FRESA The following labour market factsheets contain evidence to support bids for this funding: Skills for employability Workforce development and in-work progression Young people and career choices
Eligibility	Eligible Organisations: The fund supports all charitable appeals that fall with the key areas of its policy. See the Policy guidelines for details of appeals that are ineligible.
Accreditation	Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed
Amount available	Funding available: The fund will accept bids of between £1,000 and £5,000. The fund will support projects and revenue funding
Previous bids	For case studies of projects that have received funding under the education and skills programme see the Marks and Spencer website
Application	How to apply for this funding : Applicants should write an application letter and fill out an application form. You will need the following documents to apply : Application form Policy guidelines Education and learning policy
Contact	For further information contact:
	Community Involvement Room D147 Marks & Spencer plc Michael House Baker Street London W1U 8EP community.involvement@marks-and-spencer.com www.marksandspencer.com