All the really good stuff that just doesn’t belong in any other category
It has been another challenging and exciting year for Crest. As we continue on the rollercoaster of economic headwinds, global wars and the challenges of the last year we should reflect on all that we have achieved. We delivered an incredible employability programme. The ACE programme showed the very best of what Crest can do. … Read more
On Tuesday 27th of May, the Vinici Facilities team and some of their family members came down to Crest to volunteer their time for the day. As a part of the organisations annual Stand Out Make A Difference events the team emerged themselves in all things Crest. From helping out in our poly tunnels growing … Read more
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
As many of you may be aware we are raising money for Alder Hey Hospital who are currently providing Cancer care for Remi, the 3 year old daughter of our Social Inclusion Manager! Our latest’s fund-raising activity is an amazing raffle which will be held at the end of September. The prizes include 👇 40″ … Read more
Crest’s Supported Ability Placement Team, made up of staff, volunteers and individuals with additional learning needs have been working tirelessly over recent years to maintain and upgrades Ralph’s community Garden at Crest’s Ralph Higgins Reuse Hub on Pabo lane. The team have been installing poly tunnels, flower bed and vegetable gardens along with planting wildflowers … Read more
After delivering the Bulky Waste service on behalf of Conwy County Borough Council for the previous 11 years, Crest will be ending its delivery of this service and handing it over to Conwy’s new service provider. Crest was informed that Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) had decided to undertake a series of changes to the … Read more
Over recent weeks Crest’s Supported Ability Placement Department (SAP) has welcomed a team of dedicated and passionate Social Care level 2 and 3 students to complete work experience. Crest’s SAP team provides support, training and care for individuals with additional learning needs, allowing them the opportunity to undertake meaningful work placement across the organisation. Benefiting … Read more
After a string of successful volunteering placements and after receiving the Investors in Volunteers Award Crest has now shared the recent experience of another volunteer, highlighting the powerful positive impact volunteering can have on the individual. Lyn, a self-employed lady whose business had been going through a rough patch, ended up using Crest’s foodbank to … 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
Recently a Local Charity Champions’ Reception was held in 10 Downing Street for people from throughout the UK who have made exceptional contributions to their local communities through charitable work. Rod Williams, Managing Director of Crest Cooperative, was delighted to attend this reception after being nominated by Aberconwy MP Robin Millar. Crest has four shops … Read more