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Overview
CXK is a registered charity based in the South East of England, providing services to support individuals in accessing education, employment, or training. The organisation delivers a range of career guidance, mentoring, and employability programmes for young people and adults..[1]
History
Originally established as Connexions in 2002, the organisation focused on career services for young people. It was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission in 2007.[2] In 2012, the charity rebranded as CXK and merged with the Kent Children’s Fund Network (KCFN).
Over the years, CXK expanded its services, introducing the Prince’s Trust Team programme in 2011[3], Young Healthy Minds in 2012, and the Talent Match mentoring programme in 2014[4].
In 2015, CXK secured a contract to deliver the National Citizen Service[5] and launched the Elevate study programme for young people [6]. Subsequent initiatives included the NEET Support Service (2016) and the Skills Enhancement Programme (2017).
Since 2018, CXK has delivered the National Careers Service across Kent, Medway, East Sussex, West Sussex, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and the Isle of Wight, offering career guidance and employment support.[7]
Recent Programmes
- 2019 – Working Heads was launched to help job seekers create video CVs[8], and CXK was awarded the ASK contract to provide apprenticeship awareness and support for schools[9]
- 2020 – Medway Youth Trust became a subsidiary of CXK.[10]
- 2021 – Step Up, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), was introduced to support young people who are NEET (not in education, employment, or training).[11]
- 2022 – Launched Back on Track mentoring programme in Swale and Gravesham, Connected Futures Research project in Hastings[12], and Bridge the Gap employability support in Canterbury, Swale, and Thanet[13].
- 2023 – Launched Settling into Prison: Emotional Resilience and Peer Support Programme in HMP Elmley.
- 2024 – Launched Canterbury Pathways programme[14] and Making It Count numeracy programme.[15]
Services
CXK provides a variety of services aimed at supporting individuals in career development and well-being, including:
Career information, advice, and guidance for young people and adults.
Mentoring and training programmes.[16]
Emotional well-being services for young people facing mental health challenges.[17]
Impact and Reach
Headquartered in Ashford, Kent, CXK supports more than 280,000 individuals annually through its various programmes.
The organisation collaborates with local employers to provide work experience placements and training opportunities.[18]
CXK has been recognised for its contributions, receiving nominations in the Kent Charity Awards[19] and being highlighted in reports on employment and training initiatives.[20]
Leadership and Structure
CXK employs approximately 150 staff members, supported by 10 trustees[21].
The charity's CEO is Pauline Smith, who has held the role since November 2016.[22]
Locations
The charity's headquarters moved to The Old Court, Ashford, in 2014.
CXK also operates offices in Whitstable, Eastbourne, and Hastings. <ref> https://www.cxk.org/contact-us/our-locations/</ref>
Partnerships
CXK collaborates with businesses and organisations to provide employability support, working with employers such as Eurostar and M&S to facilitate work experience opportunities.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "Charity secures major deal to deliver career services across south east". Kent Online. 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "CXK - Charity 1120755". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Charity CXK Relaunches Prince's Trust Team Programme in Dartford - Dartford Living". 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Charity helps 300 young people into work". Kent Online. 2017-11-20. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ SCTP (2018-07-27). "CXK Awarded South East NCS Contract". SCTP. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Employability Day 2019: Working with those furthest from the job market". ERSA | Working for better work. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Charity secures major deal to deliver career services across south east". Kent Online. 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Supporting Charity CXK's 'Working Heads' Initiative". kayo.digital. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "National careers body to oversee flagship ASK apprenticeship programme contract for Government". The Careers and Enterprise Company. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "MEDWAY YOUTH TRUST - Charity 1124219". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "CXK Launches Service to Support NEET (not in education, employment or training) Young People in Kent & Medway, East Sussex and Essex". CXK. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Project launched to investigate high levels of Hastings young people not in education, employment or training". SussexWorld. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Bridge the Gap – Bespoke support for the unemployed in Canterbury, Swale and Thanet – Birchington Parish Council". 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ hersey, David; Davies, Robert (2024-05-24). "Helping people get back into work". Canterbury Newsroom. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Making It Count!". www.multiplykent.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "CXK Services for Young People - Vocational Training Programmes". CXK. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Health and Wellbeing". IASK. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "CXK Appeals for Partners to Provide Skills Support to Sussex's Unemployed". www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "2022 Winners & Finalists". Kent Charity Awards. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Project launched to investigate high levels of Hastings young people not in education, employment or training". SussexWorld. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "About CXK - Supporting People to Build Confidence and Find Work". CXK. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Charity won't 'grab' at funding". Kent Online. 2017-03-02. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Charity helps 300 young people into work". Kent Online. 2017-11-20. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
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