cadmin CREST has been honoured for improving the economic prosperity of Conwy. The social enterprise was awarded the Community Regeneration Award at the Pride of Conwy ceremony last week. Crest Co-operative was praised during the event at Venue Cymru for creating jobs, employing local people and bringing new businesses to the county.
SHOPPERS can join the fight to combat food poverty, thanks to a donation scheme. FareShare North Wales, a community food network run by Llandudno Junction based Crest Co-operative, is holding food drives at three shops across the Conwy area, in a bid to relieve food poverty in the county. Tinned food, cereals, coffee and … Read more
SHOPPERS descended upon Colwyn Bay for the grand opening of Crest Community Store. The grand opening of Crest’s new 21 Station Road high street shop took place on Saturday, March 17. Customers purchased new furniture, nearly new adults’ clothing, children’s clothing and nursery goods. During the day shoppers enjoyed free cakes, drinks and face painting. … Read more
A PIONEERING recycling scheme has been recognised in the Wales Green List. Llandudno Junction based Crest Co-operative is the driving force behind the first recycling partnership of its kind in the UK. The organisation, which operates as a social enterprise, has created a sustainable model in partnership with Pennaf Housing Association and hopes to encourage … Read more
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Crest Co-operative has given the community a jobs boost. Despite challenging economic times, over the past year Crest in Llandudno Junction has employed eight full-time staff and helped 33 unemployed people to secure jobs in the Conwy and Denbighshire communities. Crest’s service users have gained permanent job roles in administration, retail, local government, … Read more
A GRANDMOTHER is urging the unemployed to take part in a life-changing back to work project. Pam Roberts, 50, from Rhos on Sea, suffered from low confidence for more than three years. Her life changed when she was asked to take part in the Gateway Project, run by social enterprise Crest Co-operative and housing association … Read more
CREST community store will be coming to Colwyn Bay high street. Recycling social enterprise Crest Co-operative in Llandudno Junction, will bring life back to an empty shop unit on Station Road. Crest Community Store is set to open on February 4 and will feature low cost nearly new children’s clothing, second-hand nursery goods, adults’ clothing, brand … Read more
FUND-RAISING students held a Christmas hamper raffle to support FareShare North Wales. The pupils from Bangor University have raised £3, 000 for four non-profit projects/charities since their term started in September. From leg waxing to nights of student fundraising, the generous team at Bangor Rag will be generating funds throughout the academic year. FareShare North Wales was established … Read more
BRIGHT purple textile banks will help residents to turn their unwanted clothing into jobs for Conwy’s unemployed. Crest Co-operative’s Purple Bank Appeal has been launched in a bid to increase the amount of job opportunities available to the unemployed and adults with learning disabilities. This week non-profit recycling social enterprise Crest in Llandudno Junction, sited … Read more
ADULTS with learning disabilities enjoyed a day of fundraising for Children in Need. The Work Opportunities team at Crest Co-operative made special Pudsey Bear ears. They spent the day selling home-made cakes and held a ‘Name the Teddy’ contest for Crest Community Store customers. The group raised more than £80 for the cause.