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Whether you are a parent, carer, young person, school, local authority, community organisation or professional, this page will help you find the right route into Proud to Be Me CIC.

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We have different referral and application processes depending on the support or opportunity you are looking for.

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Choose from Education Pathways, Community Programmes, or Internships & Volunteering below. Each section explains who it is for, who can refer or apply, and what happens next.

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For more detailed information, including eligibility, funding, referral routes and frequently asked questions, select the relevant Referral Guide.

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Not Sure Which Route You Need?

Education

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Choose Education Pathways if you are looking for an education, SEND, Alternative Provision, supported learning or employability placement that may need to be funded by a school, college or local authority.

 

Community

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Choose Community Programmes if you are looking for community-based support, activities, workshops, events, wellbeing, confidence, enterprise or other non-education support.

 

Internships & Volunteering

 

Choose Internships & Volunteering if you want to gain experience with Proud to Be Me CIC, volunteer with us, complete an internship, or refer someone who would benefit from a supported work-based opportunity.

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Professionals & Organisations

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We welcome referrals and enquiries from schools, colleges, local authorities, social workers, SEND professionals, youth workers, community organisations, employment services, Jobcentre/DWP professionals and other agencies.

Please use the relevant guide above before making a referral. This will explain the information we need, the referral process and, where applicable, who is responsible for agreeing funding.