Fedcap Uk
Fedcap UK is a not-for-profit organisation, part of The Fedcap Group, delivering DWP Restart Scheme, health, education and economic development services from 18 UK offices to long-term unemployed people, those with mental health barriers, NEET youth and disabled people, funded almost entirely by UK government contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1930
- HeadquartersMiddlesbrough, United Kingdom
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Fedcap Uk does
Fedcap UK is a not-for-profit organisation, part of The Fedcap Group (a US-based non-profit founded in the 1930s by WWI veterans that serves 332,000+ people annually across the US, UK, Canada and Australia). The UK entity operates through Fedcap Employment Limited (incorporated 2019) and Fedcap Employment Scotland Limited, delivering employability, health, education and economic development services from 18 UK offices. Its flagship delivery is the Department for Work and Pensions' Restart Scheme, where it acts as prime provider in South Central England and as sub-provider via G4S in the North West, alongside Fair Start Scotland across 12 local authority areas, IPES, Work and Health Programme, Pioneer and Inspiring Futures (Reading Borough Council). Since 2019, Fedcap has supported 50,000 people into work and 120,000+ have benefited from its support.
The portfolio spans four integrated practice areas. Workforce Development centres on personalised employability programmes with up to 12 months of in-work support. Health is delivered through an in-house team of fitness experts, occupational therapists and mental health professionals operating under BACP, HCPC and NICE-aligned governance, plus the Clubhouse model (New Wave Brighton, Riverside Staines) adapted from the parent group, which uses a work-ordered day to improve mental health among long-term unemployed people. Education includes Big Picture Doncaster, The New School in London and The Verdancy Group/Apex Training (green-skills including solar panel installation). Economic Development is delivered through ELITE Supported Employment in Wales (Clothing Solutions, Paper Solutions, Training Services). The proprietary technology stack is non-AI: an LMS, a CRM/case management system, the Fedcap Hub career portal, and Social Value Portal's National TOMS Framework for measuring a 34.5% SROI (£62m delivered in 2025).
Commercially, Fedcap operates a managed-services revenue model funded almost entirely by UK public sector contracts — primarily central government (DWP), devolved governments (Scotland, Wales), and local authorities — won through competitive tendering on multi-year cycles. Services are free to end beneficiaries via JobCentre Plus referrals. Sub-brands also generate commercial training and consultancy revenue. Customer concentration is high, with the DWP acting as the dominant commissioning counterparty.
Fedcap Uk firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fedcap Uk
- Legal name
- Fedcap Employment Limited
- Website
- https://fedcap.org.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1930
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Fedcap UK is a not-for-profit organisation, part of The Fedcap Group, delivering DWP Restart Scheme, health, education and economic development services from 18 UK offices to long-term unemployed people, those with mental health barriers, NEET youth and disabled people, funded almost entirely by UK government contracts.
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- akta.pro rank
Fedcap Uk industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Public Employment and Employability Services
- NAICS
- Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Professional Employer Organizations (56133)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cash Assistance & Social Safety Net Delivery for Displaced Populations (BPADAHAH)
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Where Fedcap Uk is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Middlesbrough
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices19 records
Markets served
Fedcap Uk business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Government Contract Delivery: Fedcap's primary revenue stream is government contract delivery — principally contracts with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver employment programmes such as the Restart Scheme (as prime provider in South Central England and as sub-provider in North West via G4S), the Work and Health Programme, IPES (Intensive Personalised Employment Support), Pioneer, and Supported Employment. Additional contracts include Scottish Government's Fair Start Scotland (via StartScotland partnership) and various local authority contracts. Revenue is earned on a contract-performance basis tied to outcomes such as job placements and sustained employment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Government-funded employability programmes — no cost to eligible participants |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Fedcap Uk product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fedcap UK is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers government-commissioned employability, health, education and economic development programmes across the UK. Its primary offering is the Department for Work and Pensions' Restart Scheme (prime provider in South Central England and sub-provider in North West via G4S), supported by IPES, Work and Health Programme, Fair Start Scotland, Fedcap Clubhouses, and Health and Wellbeing services. The organisation serves long-term unemployed people, disabled individuals, NEET youth, and those with mental health barriers to work through 18 UK offices and a network of wholly owned subsidiaries.
Product overview
Fedcap UK is a not-for-profit organisation operating as part of The Fedcap Group, delivering an integrated portfolio of employability, health, education, and economic development services across the UK. The core offering centers on the Department for Work and Pensions' Restart Scheme, where Fedcap serves as prime provider in South Central England and the North West (via G4S partnership). Supporting this are specialised services including Health and Wellbeing Teams delivering evidence-based interventions, Fedcap Clubhouses (New Wave and Riverside) providing community-based mental health support, and supported employment programmes. Education initiatives include Big Picture Doncaster, The New School, and The Verdancy Group/Apex Training (green skills). Economic development is served through ELITE Supported Employment in Wales (ELITE Clothing Solutions, ELITE Paper Solutions, ELITE Training Services). The WeConnect partnership programme enables collaboration with other organisations. Fedcap Employment Scotland delivers Fair Start Scotland across 12 local authority areas. Services are accessible through 18 UK offices and focus on removing barriers to employment for people facing complex challenges including mental health, disability, and long-term sickness.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ELITE Supported Employment: Award-winning social enterprises creating pathways into work through supported employment, training and advocacy for disabled people in Wales
- ELITE Clothing Solutions
- ELITE Paper Solutions
- Fedcap Clubhouses
- Big Picture Doncaster
- The New School
- The Verdancy Group / Apex Training
- WeConnect
- Riverside Clubhouse
- New Wave Clubhouse
Products and services
- Restart Scheme Department for Work and Pensions' employment programme delivering enhanced and tailored support to help long-term unemployed jobseekers find meaningful work. Fedcap operates as prime provider in South Central England and in the North West on behalf of G4S, providing up to 12 months of support including job applications, interview preparation, vacancy access, and in-work support.
- Fedcap Clubhouses Community-based mental health support centres (New Wave in Brighton, Riverside in Staines) providing non-clinical interventions for unemployed people with complex mental health needs. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions Restart Scheme, Clubhouses offer a work-ordered day, peer support, and activities to improve health and progress towards employment.
- Health and Wellbeing Services Award-winning health and wellbeing service delivering evidence-based interventions including workshops and one-to-one sessions. The team includes health professionals providing tailored support using NICE guidelines and BACP Ethical Framework, achieving measurable improved health outcomes for customers.
- Supported Employment IPS-accredited supported employment service providing personalised employability programmes through a 5-stage approach: customer engagement, vocational profiling, employer engagement, job matching, and in-work support. Supports thousands of people facing barriers to employment including disabled people and those with complex needs.
- ELITE Supported Employment Welsh social enterprise network including ELITE Clothing Solutions (garment production), ELITE Paper Solutions (document shredding for NHS/local government), and ELITE Training Services (accredited training for supported employment practitioners).
- Big Picture Doncaster Alternative education school commissioned by City of Doncaster Council supporting students in Years 5-8 who are struggling in mainstream education. Has helped 400+ young people and families with over 90% making measurable academic progress.
- The New School Alternative education provider in London for young people aged 4-16 years, offering a non-mainstream approach driven by giving students agency and ability to positively influence their own lives.
- The Verdancy Group / Apex Training Green skills training, sustainability education and consultancy addressing the UK's critical green skills gap. Apex Training arm enables individuals to access sustainable careers through vocational programmes including solar panel installation courses.
- WeConnect Collaborative partnership community open to individuals and organisations looking to partner with Fedcap in delivering person-centred services across health, employability, education and economic development. Provides access to commissioning collaboration, training, networking, labour market data, employer engagement coordination and policy updates.
- IPES (Intensive Personalised Employment Support) Government-contracted intensive employment support service for individuals with complex barriers to employment, providing personalised assistance to help participants move into sustainable work.
- Work and Health Programme Employment support programme helping people with health conditions or disabilities move into or remain in work through personalised interventions and employer liaison.
- Fair Start Scotland Scottish Government's employability service delivered through StartScotland partnership since 2019, supporting 27,000 people across 12 local authority areas including Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
- Inspiring Futures Supported Employment and Training Service developed and implemented on behalf of Reading Borough Council, providing tailored employability support to local residents.
Companies that use Fedcap Uk
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Fedcap Uk technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Fedcap Uk partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.
- Ministry of Justice (MOJ) — Community Support for Men in Prison/CommunitysupportingFedcap is preparing for MOJ's community support service launching August 2025 (contracts awarded October 2026, live March 2027), aimed at men in prison and community rehabilitation. Fedcap is seeking criminal justice partners, health/addiction services, local authorities, housing providers, employment services, and third-sector organisations. Services will replace existing pathway services with a whole-person, individualised approach.
- IKEA CroydoncoreIKEA partnered with Fedcap to host Employer Awareness Days for nine young unemployed people (Restart Scheme participants from Brighton and Guildford) at the IKEA Croydon store. The initiative provided real-world workplace experience, career exposure, and employer mentoring. The collaboration was in direct response to young people aged under 25 requesting work experience opportunities to address lack of confidence and workplace familiarity. Fedcap's CEO Christine McMahon and IKEA's People and Culture team co-designed the Employer Awareness Days with young people.
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) — Jobs GuaranteecoreFedcap is seeking partners to deliver the Jobs Guarantee — a national employment programme for young people aged 18–24 who have been unemployed and claiming Universal Credit for 18+ months. Fedcap is seeking delivery partners with expertise in recruitment, youth engagement, employer networks, wrap-around support services, and flexible learning provision. RFP deadline 22 June 2026.
- Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) — North Sea Job ServicesupportingFedcap is undertaking early market engagement ahead of the anticipated DESNZ North Sea Job Service ITT. Seeking partners with national/sector employer reach, workforce transition capability, technical training capacity, regional delivery infrastructure, and employer-led pathways. RFP deadline 1 June 2026.
- G4ScoreFedcap delivers the Restart Scheme in the North West on behalf of G4S, which holds the prime DWP contract in that region. Fedcap operates as a sub-contractor/provider in this geography, delivering frontline employability services under G4S's contract management.
- Palladium GroupsupportingPalladium is a delivery partner in Fedcap's supply chain, participating in Community Day (120 hours of volunteering contributed) and contributing to social value delivery. Palladium is also engaged in supply chain capacity-building and ethical standards monitoring.
- MomenticsupportingMomentic is a delivery partner in Fedcap's supply chain. Three Momentic employees participated in Fedcap's Community Day 2024, supporting charitable organisations alongside Fedcap staff.
- Get Set UKsupportingGet Set UK is listed as a Restart Scheme delivery partner on the Fedcap Employment website, providing subcontracted employability services within the broader Restart Scheme delivery network.
- Whitehead RosssupportingWhitehead Ross is listed as a Restart Scheme delivery partner on the Fedcap Employment website, providing subcontracted employability services within the broader delivery network.
- Mosaic Clubhouse, BrixtoncoreFedcap works in partnership with Mosaic Clubhouse in Brixton, an award-winning charity funded by Lambeth Council and NHS Lambeth since 1994. Mosaic has been instrumental in shaping Fedcap's Clubhouse pilots in Staines and Burnley, ensuring the model is adapted to meet the needs of those with debilitating health issues in the UK context.
- WeConnect Community MemberssupportingWeConnect is Fedcap's collaborative partnership community open to individuals and organisations seeking to co-design person-centred delivery across Health, Employability, Education and Learning, and Economic Development. Members access commissioning co-design, training, networking, labour market data, employer engagement coordination, and policy updates. Fedcap particularly welcomes specialist hyper-local SMEs and VCSEs.
- Aberdeen FoyersupportingAberdeen Foyer is a Scottish delivery partner under Fedcap's Fair Start Scotland service, hosting events promoting health and wellbeing including 'Walk and Talk' mental health discussions, mindfulness activities, financial inclusion sessions, and community gardening during the Grampian Wellbeing Festival.
- Enable ScotlandsupportingEnable Scotland is a Scottish delivery partner under Fedcap's Fair Start Scotland service, providing employability support across local authority areas.
- Triage (Scotland)supportingTriage is a Scottish delivery partner under Fedcap's Fair Start Scotland service (StartScotland partnership).
- The Lennox PartnershipsupportingThe Lennox Partnership, led by Claire Graham, collaborated with the Salvation Army and Amey Construction to create accessible pathways to a poly tunnel — promoting community integration and healthy eating through gardening activities, reducing social isolation and providing learning opportunities.
- TreeApp / Eden Reforestation ProjectssupportingFedcap partners with TreeApp (and previously Eden Reforestation Projects) for its commitment to plant one tree for every customer on its programmes that starts work. In 2025, over 8,000 trees were planted via TreeApp, bringing the total to over 28,336 trees planted worldwide. This supports Fedcap's Net Zero by 2035 commitment.
- Good Things FoundationsupportingFedcap partnered with the Good Things Foundation to launch a databank project addressing data poverty, gifting SIMs to customers. Over 300 SIMs were distributed across Fedcap offices to help customers suffering from data poverty improve their digital connectivity and access to employment support.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Fedcap Uk competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Serco UK: Large outsourcing group with significant UK employability and welfare-to-work portfolio including Restart Scheme and Work and Health Programme contracts. A broader incumbent competing for the same government tenders as Fedcap.
Direct peers
- Catch22: UK social business delivering employability, education, and justice services including Restart Scheme delivery. Comparable non-profit model serving vulnerable populations through government contracts.
- Ingeus: Major UK provider of government-funded employment and welfare-to-work programmes including Restart Scheme and Work and Health Programme. Direct competitor on DWP employability tenders with overlapping customer base and outcomes-based payment model.
- Shaw Trust: UK's largest non-profit employment services provider delivering Restart, Work and Health Programme, and disability employment services on behalf of DWP. Directly comparable to Fedcap as a not-for-profit delivering government employability contracts across the UK.
- Remploy: UK provider of disability employment services, supporting disabled people into work through government contracts. Highly comparable to Fedcap's ELITE Supported Employment social enterprises serving disabled populations.
- Seetec: UK employment services and skills provider delivering Restart, Work and Health Programme, and apprenticeship programmes for DWP and ESFA. Comparable prime-contractor profile with similar government commissioning focus.
- Maximus UK: UK arm of global employment services and health assessment provider, delivering Restart Scheme, Work and Health Programme, and health-related employment support. Direct competitor on DWP tenders with strong health integration angle.
- The Prince's Trust: UK youth-focused charity supporting NEET 16-24 year-olds into employment, education, and training. Comparable to Fedcap's youth employment focus including Employer Awareness Days and youth mentoring programmes.
Others
- G4S (Allied Universal): UK outsourcing firm currently acting as Fedcap's prime contractor in the North West Restart Scheme. Listed as a partner rather than a competitor but represents the type of prime that sub-contracts employability delivery to specialists like Fedcap.
- Palladium Group: International development firm delivering government employment, skills, and economic development programmes. Active Fedcap delivery partner with similar government-contract-driven model in adjacent international development markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance13 records
Fedcap Uk financial estimates
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Fedcap Uk leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Fedcap Uk subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Fedcap Uk funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Fedcap Uk
What does Fedcap Uk do?
Fedcap UK is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers government-commissioned employability, health, education and economic development programmes across the UK. Its primary offering is the Department for Work and Pensions' Restart Scheme (prime provider in South Central England and sub-provider in North West via G4S), supported by IPES, Work and Health Programme, Fair Start Scotland, Fedcap Clubhouses, and Health and Wellbeing services. The organisation serves long-term unemployed people, disabled individuals, NEET youth, and those with mental health barriers to work through 18 UK offices and a network of wholly owned subsidiaries.
Is Fedcap Uk a public or private company?
Fedcap Uk is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Fedcap Uk founded?
Fedcap Uk was founded in 1930.
Where is Fedcap Uk based?
Fedcap Uk is headquartered in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Fedcap Uk make money?
One revenue line is on record: government Contract Delivery.
Who are Fedcap Uk's main competitors?
Serco UK is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Catch22, Ingeus, Shaw Trust, Remploy, Seetec, Maximus UK and The Prince's Trust. Others are G4S (Allied Universal) and Palladium Group.
Does Fedcap Uk have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fedcap Uk.
What industry is Fedcap Uk in?
Fedcap Uk's product category is Public Employment and Employability Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPADAHAH, Cash Assistance & Social Safety Net Delivery for Displaced Populations. Its NAICS code is 561330.