Off the Streets and Into Work (OSW)

website:

http://www.osw.org.uk/

Company details

What does it do?

OSW provides a range of direct services to help homeless people into employment or training, based around the personalised and aspirational job coaching model. It also works with a variety of other specialist agencies who deliver co-ordinated services as part of its programme.

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Company snapshot

Company type:	Company limited by guarantee
Address:	4th Floor The Pavillon, 1 Newhams Row, London , GB, SE1 3UZ
Telephone:	+44 (0)20 7089 2729
Blog:
CEO:	Ian Perkins
Industrial sector:	Charitable services and fundraising
Social / Environmental benefit:	Employment; Homelessness;
Certifications:
Social business sector:	Education and Training;

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