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
Crest Cooperative has announced that they are now operating an electric vehicle, the first in the organisation’s fleet. With support from the National Lottery, Crest has purchased our first electric van and installed fast charging equipment at Crest’s Reuse Hub. This fast-charging station is hooked up to the solar panels already installed at the site … 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
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
Crest has worked in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Probation Service for over 20 years, providing a supervised and fulfilling space for people to complete their Community Payback hours (CP). Although these individuals have come to Crest to complete a court order we believe that every person should be given the … Read more
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
A team, led by Mr Rod Williams, Manging Director, have represented Crest at this year’s annual conference of the Reuse Network. At this event charities and social enterprises from across the UK come together to share knowledge and experience of tackling the growing cost of living crisis and supporting communities’ right across the nation. During … 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