PRESS RELEASE

DAVID MILLIBAND MP AT SHAW TRUST SOUTH SHIELDS

27 June 2003

Shaw Trust Job Brokers in South Shields will be welcoming David Milliband MP to their office in Fowler Street on Friday 27th June at 1.30pm. Now celebrating 21 years of operation, Shaw Trust is a national disability charity that provides training and work opportunities for over 14,000 disabled and disadvantaged people each year.

David Milliband MP says: "I am very pleased to hear about the excellent work being done by the Shaw Trust in South Shields".

Shaw Trust Manager in South Shields Debbie Farquharson adds, "This is an exciting time for Shaw Trust in South Shields; in the last 12 months over 300 were also hoping to hear that we have an agreement to continue working here because our government contract runs out next year".

DAVID MILLIBAND MP AT SHAW TRUST SOUTHSHIELDS

Notes to Editors:

1. Photo opportunity: David Milliband MP and Shaw Trust Manager in South Shields Debbie Farquharson will be at 1.30pm on Friday 27th June 03.

2. In the last 12 months over 300 disabled people have gained work through Shaw Trust Employment in South Shields.

3. Shaw Trust Employment, South Shields is based at 142 Fowler Street, NE33 1PZ. Telephone 0191 427 2100.

4. Shaw Trust Regional office for the north is based at 16-19 Britannia House, Brignell Road, Middlesborough TS2 1PS. Telephone 01325462339.

5. Shaw Trust is a major provider of services under the UK Governments New Deal and Welfare to Work agenda.

6. Shaw Trust is a national charity, celebrating 21 years of operation, that provides training and work opportunities for people disadvantaged in the labour market through disability, long-term ill health or other social circumstances. With a network of over 720 staff and over 200 projects throughout the UK, we provide opportunities for over 14,000 people each year. www.shaw-trust.org.uk

7. For general media enquiries, please contact; Tracey Proudlock, Political Affairs Manager on 07974 708024 or email tracey.proudlock@shaw-trust.org.uk.