Smart Works is a trailblazing UK charity established in 2013, dedicated to empowering unemployed women through a unique combination of professional clothing, confidence-building interview coaching, and ongoing support—accelerating social mobility at scale. To date, Smart Works has supported over 37,000 women, with 67% securing employment within a month of their first appointment, and a total of 40,000 jobs secured across its nationwide centres. Grounded in its 2023 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion strategy, Smart Works is committed to ensuring accessibility and removing systemic barriers—including launching a dedicated Care Leavers’ Programme in 2021 to extend targeted support to young women transitioning from care. Their rigorous approach is reinforced by research initiatives such as the Unemployment Index (2024), which amplifies client voices and influences employer best practices. Backed by prominent partners, royal patronage, and robust impact metrics, Smart Works stands out as a model of social mobility in action—transforming lives, reshaping career narratives, and creating equitable pathways to meaningful work for women across the UK.
Smart Works | London, UK
