by faithyoung | Nov 6, 2023 | 2023, Blog
If you have a couple of hours to spare on Thursday 23rd November, then why not join us for a special event.
The Indulgence Reception: Treat Yourself Christmas Event will take place at Woodend in The Crescent, Scarborough from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 23rd November 2023.
This exciting event is open to everyone and is free to attend, tickets available via Eventbrite, with a welcome drink and refreshments available.
This special event will showcase of Scarborough’s finest businesses, all members of Scarborough WIN Networking group. The event will also raise funds us here at Futureworks NY, to help with our work in the local community,
Michelle Padron-Kitching, co-founder of Futureworks NY, says:: “The WIN Networking group has chosen us as their charity of the year so we’re really thrilled with this. This fundraising event will showcase what we do at Futureworks, along with featuring some of Scarborough’s finest businesses.
“Those who come along can expect a warm welcome to an exquisite event. Those attending this free event will have a chance to meet some unique independent businesses. The event is perfectly timed for some Christmas shopping ideas too!”
The event will include a raffle with some great prizes generously donated by local organisations.
Local businesses attending the event include a fashion designer, a travel expert, a coffee specialist along with members of the Futureworks NY team, so it’s a really great mix!
Andre Matos is the local ‘coffee man’ for Nespresso Professional bringing sustainable, convenient and cost-effective coffee solutions to local businesses across Scarborough. Andre specialises in amazing-tasting coffee and new coffee machines for businesses in the area.
Isabelle Randall is a couture fashion designer specialising in luxury bespoke bridalwear, evening wear and tailoring. Isabelle can design and make a unique outfit for that special occasion, and her studio is based at Woodend Gallery in The Crescent, Scarborough.
Andrew Grayson is part of the multi award winning Not Just Travel and helps with the well-known tour operator holidays. He also specialises in bespoke, tailor-made dream holidays to global destinations which cannot be found in the brochures.
Anyone interested in attending will need to reserve a free ticket for this special collaborative Christmas event.
by faithyoung | Nov 2, 2023 | 2023, Awards, Blog
We are delighted to announce that both Futureworks NY and Furniture Works are finalists in the 2023 Scarborough Excellence in Business Awards.
We are finalists in two categories: Best Independent Business for Futureworks NY, and Best Retail or Leisure Business of the Year for Furniture Works.
We are over the moon!
The awards are now in their 9th year, and last year’s event had over 300 attendees.
The awards ceremony take place on 30th November 2023 at Scarborough Spa.
We wish all the finalists the best of luck.
You can find out more here: https://www.nationalworldevents.com/snba-2023/finalists/
by faithyoung | Sep 21, 2023 | 2023, Blog
Matrix Quality Standards for Futureworks NY
Here at Futureworks NY we have been awarded the coveted Matrix quality standard once again for information advice and guidance services the team provides, and we’re so pleased.
The accreditation, delivered by the Growth Company on behalf of the Department of Education, has been awarded to our team in recognition of the quality of work we do.
We are delighted as the conditions of the accreditation are rigorous, and we had to submit evidence, sample records, attend meetings and send documentation as part of the assessment process.
We worked very hard to set up Futureworks NY, which we founded in 2012 and this accreditation is testament to all the hard work that is carried out by the whole team.
We were re-assessed this year, as the quality standard has a duration of three years. We achieved the accreditation in August 2023 for the second time running.
The revised Matrix standard was launched in May of this year after two years of hard work. It remains a world-class standard for organisations.
Of the work Futureworks NY does in the community, the Matrix report states the following:
“Their person-centred approach ensures each person is treated individually where their needs and requirements are fully considered. All the time clients/learners are with Futureworks, their progress and development is facilitated by a focused team in a highly supportive and encouraging manner.
“Over a sustained period of years, Futureworks have worked successfully towards the achievement of a range of measurable targets and outcomes across contracts and programmes of support. Even through the Covid-19 pandemic, they continued to deliver their service as well or even better than many other providers.
“Despite the challenging individuals and groups Futureworks have had to support, they have been effective and successful in the last 3 years. They have achieved this through their close relationships with partners providing comprehensive training and development programmes for those people in the community who require more individualised and often wider support.”
We are really pleased with the Matrix report, and as we are now a charity too, we aim to be even more successful in the future.
by faithyoung | Sep 13, 2023 | 2023, Blog
Futureworks NY and the Sign of the Times!
Scarborough-based Futureworks NY is showing its community spirit with its latest venture.
Futureworks NY which recently became a charity, picked up paintbrushes and tins of paint to help spruce up the new Chamber of Commerce information sign, just outside the Brunswick Shopping Centre.
Featuring a variety of businesses, the board includes an informative map and business details which are helpful to both visitors and residents of the town.
Sarah Thornton, co-founder of Futureworks NY, said: “We noticed the sign could do with a lick of paint and as members of the Chamber of Trade, we offered to help with the revamp.
“As a local organisation, we are very committed to supporting local businesses and other concerns. Our team of learners were only too happy to lend a hand.”
The Chamber of Trade is dedicated to supporting businesses in Scarborough and host regular monthly meetings.
Futureworks NY is now in its 12th year and has helped scores of young people and adults get their life into gear with gaining qualifications, life skills, workshops and more.
by faithyoung | Jul 14, 2023 | 2023, Blog, Charity
We are so delighted! After lots and lots of hard work, we’ve now become a charity.
We are based in Victoria Road, Scarborough, which is where our charity is registered to.
Our team, led by Michelle Padron-Kitching and Sarah Thornton, want to thank everyone involved
Michelle says: “This is excellent news and is the next chapter in the Futureworks NY journey.
“Becoming a charitable company helps consolidate our ability to help young people and adults in Scarborough. This milestone means we can apply for additional funding for projects that will continue to help people in the area.”
Sarah says: “Our objectives remain in line with the help we offer to our cohort, which includes finding employment through the provision of employability skills.
“Our hardworking team will be able to increase the support they already offer, which includes helping people achieve City & Guilds qualifications, vocational training, and assistance with acquiring life skills.”
Their first fundraising activity was the successful completion of the Cleveland Way National Trail, a long-distance walk stretching 109 miles. Part of the trail includes Scarborough and Filey.
Sarah completed the gruelling trek along with fundraisers Rachel Philliskirk and Emma Wilson.
Sarah says: “Our aim was to raise £500 for Futureworks NY and we smashed this target thanks to everyone who donated. We managed to raise £830 in total, so we’re delighted.”
We are in the process of planning their fundraising activities and we also have our retail premises Furniture Works, in St Thomas Street, Scarborough.
Futureworks NY, 40 Victoria Road, Scarborough YO11 2SD
Registered Charity Number 1203922, registered office is 40 Victoria Road, Scarborough, YO11 2SD
by faithyoung | Jun 1, 2023 | 2023, Blog
We are proud to announce we’ve received funding from BBC Children in Need!
This funding is for £90k for three years for core funding towards our work with young people aged 15 to 18 years.
We will provide more information very soon about this exciting announcement!
