All the really good stuff that just doesn’t belong in any other category
On the anniversary of the outbreak of the war in Ukraine Crest has been commended for its work with Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) to support refugees resettled in the local area. Following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Crest has been working in partnership with CCBC to provide furniture and household packs to Ukraine … Read more
Following ongoing discussion with Dyffryn Amateur Boxing Club, Crest is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring this community club as it looks to continue to build on previous successes and to grow its membership. Dyffryn Amateur Boxing Club joins a growing list of local sporting organisations that Crest supports, including Llandudno Rugby Club … Read more
Layton initially joined Crest on the Kickstart program in November 2021 as a Workshop Assistant, after previously being unemployed for over 12 months. From his very first day at Crest, Layton made it clear to us that he had an ambition of not wanting to claim benefits and improve his current living situation. So, with … 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
D came to Crest earlier this year, and was given 100 hours of voluntary work as part of his court order; D is a clever and polite young man who by his own admittance had got mixed up in the wrong crowd. D started working on the Crest community task van, completing his Community Payback … Read more
Peter Richards has recently celebrated 5 years 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. “I love my job”, exclaimed Peter, 31 … Read more
In May of 2021, Crest employed 3 young people through the government’s Kickstart scheme. After six months of training and working with Crest, the first three young people to enrol through the Kickstart employment programme in May 2021, have all been offered permanent positions, due to their efforts and commitment shown throughout their 6 months … Read more
A sponsored walk on the 7th of August, marked a year since Ralph Higgins passed away. Ralph worked at Crest for many years and left a great legacy behind with his work ethic, and passion for helping and supporting people in his community. His colleagues at Crest thought it would be a great way of … Read more
Tasha and Crest Prove to be a Perfect Match for Over 15 Years Local charity Crest have provided supported work placements for adults with learning and physical disabilities through for over 20 years, with Tasha being a fundamental member after recently celebrating 15 years at the organisation. Tasha Lea, 34, lives in Llandudno Junction with … Read more