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The King’s Trust: Youth Referral Pathway Project ADDER, in partnership with Westminster Council and The King’s Trust, has launched a specialist referral pathway to support young people (aged 16–30) on the periphery of gang involvement. By providing a dedicated caseworker and priority access to training, the project aims to divert vulnerable individuals away from crime and toward long-term success. Who is Eligible? Age: 16–30 years old.Location: Must be a Westminster resident.Status: NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training).Background: No serious sexual or violent convictions; not "actively entrenched" in a gang.Requirements: No specific qualifications or benefit-claims status required.Comprehensive Support & Benefits Financial Assistance: All programmes are 100% free. The Trust can cover travel and food expenses.Business Funding: Grants of up to £500 are available to test a business idea, with potential funding up to £30,000 to launch a startup.Personalized Care: Each participant receives a dedicated caseworker and flexible 1-to-1 mentoring to help with CVs, cover letters, and life skills.Safeguarding: A dedicated team ensures a safe, inclusive environment for all, with staff and volunteers strictly vetted and trained in safeguarding principles.Available Programmes Team (12 weeks): A flagship personal development course including work experience and a nationally recognized qualification (Ages 16–25).Explore (10 weeks): A flexible, personalized programme to improve confidence and reach specific life goals (Ages 16–25).Get Started (1–2 weeks): Short industry "tasters" in specific sectors like tech, sports, or creative arts (Ages 16–25).Get Into (2–8 weeks): Intensive vocational training with guaranteed interviews. In 2024, 6,000 participants gained employment via this route (Ages 16–30).Health & Social Care (4 days): A fast-track route into roles like Healthcare Assistants, admin, or ambulance drivers (Ages 18–30).Locations & Structure Support is delivered via a "Taster Day → Main Programme → Post-programme Support" model. While many services are available online, main hubs are located at: South London Centre: SE1 8EG (near Elephant & Castle)Islington Centre: EC1V 8DG (near Old Street)Referral Opportunity Please fill out the MS form below or MS form link provider in the email. The referral will then be triaged and if eligible, the YP will be contacted but King’s Trust and the referee will be updated King's Trust North Paddington Referral Form Kind Regards, Metropolitan police service Harrow road ward Safer neighbourhood policing team | 
