Central London Forward Programmes
Central London Forward (CLF) coordinates cross-borough programmes to drive inclusive growth and support local communities. Our initiatives include employment support programmes that have assisted over 10,000 residents into work in the past two years.
Connect to Work
Connect to Work
The programme will support up to 4,800 residents per year at it’s peak across central London. It will focus on supporting residents who are disabled and economically inactive to find and sustain in employment. It will also support a small number of residents who are in work but at risk of losing their job due to their health condition
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Trailblazer
Trailblazer
Full Potential is Central London Forward’s new employment and skills programme supporting care-experienced young people aged 17 to 25 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
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Central London Works
Central London Works
The programme is designed for participants with disabilities, the long-term unemployed (LTU) and specified disadvantaged groups
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Pioneer
Pioneer
The Pioneer Support programme, commissioned by Central London Forward and funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, was a one-year pilot initiative launched in September 2023.
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Employer Support
Employer Support
Central London Forward (CLF) supports employers to ensure Central London remains a great place to do business. We bring together boroughs, employers and partners to address shared workforce, skills and economic challenges.
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Latest News
The Government’s £39bn pledge for affordable housing is the biggest in a generation—but is it enough for Central London? Our latest blog looks at what the Spending Review means for housing in the capital and the challenges that remain.