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three years ago. And we expect that growth rate to continue. Which in turn means that we have to be even cleverer when it comes to saving money and raise more to meet the need. There’s the rub – MEET THE NEED! Not want, need. I’ve said it
time and again – having to make a choice about whether you heat your home or eat is something that simply shouldn’t happen in 2019 Britain but it does. I have seen homes where there is ice on the INSIDE of the windows in the morning because it is so cold. This person wasn’t lazy, or drinking. They were in their eighties and were desperately trying to survive on a pathetic pension. But don’t worry, it’ll never happen to you, will it? • Contact the Rainy Day Trust on 0203 192 0486, via www.
rainydaytrust.org.uk.
Rainy Day Trust joins forc to support training & de
pp ra g rces with WoC Wo BM upport training & d velopment
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) and the Rainy Day Trust have agreed to work jointly to provide support in training, educa- tion and career development for young people in the industry.
The two organisations are promoting the benefits of careers in merchant- ing or manufacturing and are keen to support those that may need financial
ls and progress their careers, a nd provide the support they need to help them achieve their goals. We will be developing grants, bursaries and other similar initiatives that will open up opportunities for individuals to take advantage of apprenticeship programmes for example, or new training courses.” For the Rainy Day Trust, CEO Bryan Clover adds: “If we can give young people the skills they need to get a permanent job and get them on the right career path from an early stage, they stand a better chance of success and progression. Working in partnership with the WCoBM helps fill an important gap. While the Trust has the means to develop and deliver the programmes and support to young people, we lack the network, which is where the WCoBM’s help will make all the difference. The WCoBM and the Rainy Day Trust share the same core values, drive and ambition to help young people succeed in lif e. The Company’s support will help us to reach differ ent parts of the industry. ”
learn new skil working close ness of the va Master of WC support, help
or direction in learning more and building their qualifications and experience. Imediate Past oBM, Brian Blanchard is particularly keen to promote training and education and build aware- ried and exciting job opportunities in the industry. He said: “We’re excited and pleased to be ly with the Rainy Day Trust. To
Together we will be able to reach out to young people looking to
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