Some of the many ways we help our local community.
Since re-launching live on December 16, 2024, Crest Community Radio has experienced steady growth, building its presence and expanding its reach within the community. February saw a notable 43% increase in listeners compared to January, marking a significant milestone in the station’s journey.
Crest Cooperative, in collaboration with Conwy Youth Service, proudly announces the success of its Happitat learning programme, which recently saw eight young participants complete a comprehensive skills development course. The participants received certificates in CV Writing, Manual Handling, and First Aid, equipping them with valuable qualifications to support their future career aspirations. Participants also had … Read more
In a heartwarming tale of community collaboration and creativity, an old pharmacy portable cabin, kindly donated to Crest by Asda, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Becoming a brand-new workshop for individuals with additional learning needs, supported by Crest’s Supported Ability Placement (SAP) department. Following what an individual involved in the project described as a “labour … Read more
Last year Crest received a donation from the Welsh Parliament / Senedd Cymru of pre-loved IT equipment, including laptops, PC towers and printers. With this equipment Crest undertook a large-scale upgrade of its IT equipment, using the new devices to expand its training facilities. Four bespoke training rooms were created across 2 sites using some … Read more
BRYSON Recycling has committed to an extensive sponsorship agreement to support our Foodshare Scheme, helping us to offer vital support to people in our community. The funds donated by BRYSON recycling will be used to purchase essential food items and toiletries to top up donations of food and goods regularly donated by local shops, suppliers … Read more
Podback is a not-for-profit coffee pod recycling service. Created in partnership with the biggest names in coffee pod systems, Nespresso, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto and Tassimo, to give people who enjoy the quality and taste of coffee pods simple and easy ways to recycle them. Crest is working with Conwy County Borough Council and Podback, to … Read more
David Culleton is a long-time member of the SAP Department at Crest, a Llandudno Junction based charity that support adults with learning and physical disabilities find work experience. The Supported Ability Placement scheme has been going for over 20 years and aims to provide vulnerable adults with life enhancing work opportunities. David who is a … Read more
Conwy residents can help the environment and over 1000 members of local community by donating their old electricals New electrical waste collection in Conwy aims to collect unwanted household electrical items providing over 3800 refurbished electricals for residents Householders in Conwy County will be able to easily declutter their unwanted electricals via a collection service … Read more
Dylan’s and Crest Co-operative partner to provide NHS frontline staff with 12,500 meals during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Dylan’s restaurant group are spearheading a campaign to ensure that frontline NHS staff at Ysbyty Glan Clywd and Ysbyty Gwynedd receive lunch bags and hot meals whilst on shift during the Coronavirus outbreak. As part of the … Read more
Crest Co-operative have recently been working directly with Llanfairfechan Food Bank. The local food bank helps families and individuals in crisis by providing supplies of food donated by the public, and Crest have also donated items to one particular family who were in need of a sofa. Crest have also been helping out at the … Read more