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JLG Partnership Grants

The Stars Foundation
The Stars Foundation

JLCT is an independent charity. Whilst the John Laing Group (JLG) and JLCT are no longer directly connected, they continue to work in the spirit of Sir John’s charitable legacy to support people and communities close to projects being undertaken by the company. This happens all over the world.

  • Australia

    Joint charity

    In Australia groups which have benefitted from joint charity and funding initiatives in this way include:

    • The Stars Foundation: Making a real difference to the lives and expectations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women and helping them to achieve their potential.
    • The Clontarf Foundation: Helping to improve the education, self-esteem, life skills and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men
    • Rosie’s: Reaching out to those most in need, people who are homeless or at risk, lonely, and socially isolated within our communities and supporting them to get themselves back on their feet.

  • In North America

    Elevate Orlando

    Elevate Orlando: Providing accredited life skills and a full mentor experience for young people in urban areas equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.

    Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver: Providing affordable homes for key workers and low income families in Colorado. The families volunteer in the community and help to build their own homes.

    Kipps Bay Boys and Girls (Bronx): Supporting local young people aged 13-18 years old with regular afterschool clubs, holiday & employment activities and evening youth club.

    Achev: Supporting young people who are newly arrived and identify as black and people of colour to gain accredited construction skills and kickstart their next steps to employment.

  • In Europe

    Alder Hey Children’s Charity

    Alder Hey Children’s Charity: The Youth Voices project provides educational, training and work experience opportunities and are chosen by the young people themselves, whilst managing health conditions.

    IMC Weekend School: Broadening educational and career aspirations by providing a vibrant participatory programme of experience for young people facing disadvantage.

  • Colombia

    Santander Red Cross: Cultivating entrepreneurship and life skills in 30 rural schools. Students at 4 high schools will create innovative water filter walls made from recycled bottles to store and filter rainwater, providing sustainable access to safe water in the community.

    Children Change Colombia: Providing English language lessons, ecotourism and employability skills for young people in three isolated rural high schools near Topocoro Reservoir.