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Dee-Tex

www.deetexproject.org

Dee-Tex facilitates local textile recycling collections and utilises any surplus of income over expenditure to contribute towards local community and charitable causes. Several thousand pounds has been generated for local organisations through working with Dee Tex. Being a not for personal profit organisation all surpluses are used to continually develop the project.

The model has been developed by locating ‘Pink’ Clothing Banks at various locations in Flintshire with a certain amount of money per tonne being given back to the host organisations to raise money for their own individual causes. Schools also undertake collection days generating much needed cash for their own projects and finally, targeted kerbside collections are undertaken again generating income for local groups etc. They have recently opened a shop in Shotton called ‘ReDressed’ where affordable clothing sold to raise money to create jobs for people disadvantaged in the labour market

Dee-Tex now has 5 employees all funded from trading

Meadow Mill CIC

We are a new Community Interest Company set in Abergavenny. We are a small, committed and skilled team, we have an opportunity to offer employment based training for adults with learning disabilties, focusing on developing skills in manufacturing and sales of their own products. These products will include jewellery, cards, giftwrap, gift boxes, leatherwork, textile items and various other areas of interest. We aim to build skills and confidence which will enable people to acheive their goals of finding regular, permanent employment. In the longterm, once the business is firmly established, we aim to provide employment directly to those who have benefitted from our training. Meadow Mill also runs an ASDAN programme enabling trainees to obtain awards and qualifications. Meadow Mill is a non profit organisation. All profit returns to the community, trainees and board members meet to discuss allocation of profit.

If you would like to visit we are open Monday to Friday, please call in any time between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

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Contact:

Fleur Meates

Unit 16, Mill St Industrial Est, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HE

Tel: 01873 852666

Not Just Nuts

www.notjustnuts.co.uk

Established by Gofal Cymru, one of the leading mental health charities in Wales, we wanted to sell products that have a positive link with mental health and well-being. That is why our main product range is based around nuts, seeds and dried fruit.

Research has shown that eating food groups such as nuts can have a positive impact on your mental health as they provide essential nutrients that help to keep the brain healthy.

Creating employment...

We are really proud that we have provided job opportunities for people who have experienced mental health problems. We aim to give all our staff a supportive and professional environment in which to work and we are also aiming to help to reduce stigma and bust some of the myths surrounding mental ill-health.

NotJustNuts actively promote the links between a healthy diet and mental well-being. All surplus profits are donated to charity. Products are local, organic and fairtrade certified where possible.

Beacons Creative

www.beaconscreative.co.uk

Beacons Creative Wales Ltdis a Social Firm set up in June 2009.
The company, limited by guarantee has been trading as a day care service for 11 years making and selling candles. Lead by a strong volunteer board of directors, the not for profit company has ambitions to develop candle sales and create new products. The aim of the company is to develop income through sales of product to pay the former service users, provide a safe and caring environment for the employees and grow the company’s capacity to develop new products.

Your Pets Warehouse

www.yourpetswarehouse.co.uk

At the same time as running a fully-fledged pet superstore based in the Rhondda Valley, our organisation has another important goal...

Your Pets Warehouse is a social business offering training and employment opportunities to disadvantaged and disabled young people in Rhondda Cynon Taff.

We currently employ a team of 8 young people with varying abilities. Our crew all have the opportunity to study entry level, and NVQ level 1, in basic skills, customer care qualifications, and animal care qualifications. Our aim is to help young people from all walks of life to build their confidence and work skills so that they can be more independent...and happy!

Your Pets Warehouse has been supported by Ysgol Hen Felin in Ystrad, Social Firms Wales, WCVA, UnLtd, and The Waterloo Foundation.

Pack-IT Group

www.pack-It.com

Established in 1988, the Pack-IT Group is an award-winning Social Enterprise and Social Firm offering almost 20 years of professional and reliable expertise in the storage, distribution, fulfilment and mailing sector.

We provide on-line fulfilment, storage, distribution and mailing services for blue chip companies, SMEs, e-commerce businesses and many others, both nationally and internationally.

Contact Us
Pack-IT House,
Cardiff Bay Business Centre,
Ocean Park,
Lewis Road,
Cardiff CF24 5EL
Telephone: 029 2048 6779
Facsimile: 029 2046 2555
E-mail: enquiries@pack-it.com

FRAME

www.pembrokeshire-frame.org.uk

FRAME is a community re-use organisation, providing in social terms a much needed service to the County of Pembrokeshire.

FRAME encourages and promotes the use of sound environmental practices:
By extending the useful life of:

furniture,
other household items,
clothing; and
bric-a-brac
Thereby avoiding waste and minimising the use of landfill refuse sites.
FRAME offers low cost, pre-used items to individuals or families in need to relieve the effects of poverty and social deprivation.

Contact Us
Pembrokeshire Frame Limited
Unit 18, Brickhurst Business Park
Johnston, Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire
SA62 3PA
Tel: 01437 891221

Opening Hours:
10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday
10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday

Haverfordwest:
Shop:

15 Dew Street
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1ST
Tel: 01437 760549

Opening Hours:
10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Saturday

Pembroke Dock:
Shop, showroom & distribution:

Unit 17, Kingswood Industrial Estate
London Road
Pembroke Dock
Pembrokeshire
SA72 4RS
Tel: 01646 622288

Opening Hours:
10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Greenshoots Catering

www.greenshootscatering.co.uk

Greenshoots Catering is a community based company that supports the training and development of young disadvantaged people.

We believe in sourcing fair-trade and local produce, with many of our vegetables supplied by our organically certified farm in the Vale of Glamorgan. The farm also provides work experience and therapeutic training for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues.

We pride ourselves on providing a flexible creative menu, catering for all tastes and requirements, using only the best quality ingredients. We aim to provide a bespoke, responsive service, so please get in touch and we will do all we can to help!

Contact Us
Innovate Training and Enterprises
Greenshoots Catering
St Lukes Church
Cowbridge Rd East
Canton,
Cardiff,
CF5 1BE

Telephone: 029 20235407
Email: enquiries@innovate-trust.org.uk

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