Enterprise in Society Awards 2019

Lancashire social enterprises converge on the The Villa Wrea Green to celebrate at Selnet’s 9th annual Enterprise in Society Awards

And the winners are…

Start Up Social Enterprise of the Year

Presented by Paula Gamester and Maureen Fazal

The Therapeutic Forest CIC

The Therapeutic Forest provides free therapeutic woodland sessions for children with additional challenges co-led by Forest School Leaders and a Multidisciplinary Therapy Team. We run programmes for children with complex needs and disabilities as well as projects for young carers in Rossendale.

Also Shortlisted were Diggy Sticks Community Woodland Centre CIC, and Tinkerbrook Services.

Small Social Enterprise of the Year

Presented by Clive Hirst

Preston Vocational Centre

Preston Vocational Centre’s aim is to deliver the highest quality vocational construction training and support to enable young people and adults to gain skills, qualifications and confidence that enhances their potential and builds a positive future.

Highly commended award presented to Let’s Grow Preston.

Shortlisted were Lancashire BME Network Ltd, Veterans in Communities, The Growing Club CIC, and The Sewing Rooms.

Large Social Enterprise of the Year

Lancashire Women

Lancashire Women is a leading charity for Women, established since 1982 and has grown over the years to now support over 8,616 women in the past year (with 4,850 being new women to our service). Lancashire Women value its active volunteers who support delivery of their services. Their vision is where all women in Lancashire are valued and treated as equals. Lancashire Women empower women to be able to transform their lives by bringing them together to: find their voice, share experiences and understanding, develop their knowledge and skills and challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about them, so that they can have choices in becoming the individuals they want to be.

Also Shortlisted were Active Lancashire, Communicate SLT, Integrate Preston & Chorley Ltd and URPotential

Community Impact

URPotential

Despite challenging circumstances in the sector today URPotential continues to provide and deliver services that demonstrate how we are making a difference to the lives of local people and their families. We continue to support young people and adults, improving their future prospects and life choices. We work with the community to enhance community cohesion and make a difference.Β 

 

Highly commended award presented to Inspire Motivate Overcome (IMO)

Also Shortlisted were AFC Fylde Community Foundation, Artz for All C.I.C, Lancashire Women, Groundwork CLM, HIS Provison, Social Enterprise Solutions and Spring Into Action

Enabling Ability Award

Presented by Donna Sadler

HIS Provision

Over 18 months, we have developed a number of services at The Grange in Blackpool for people from all backgrounds and with deep social issues. These include free family meals and subsidised breakfasts, a volunteer programme to gain time credits which can be spent on food and clothing, a commercial laundry service so that people can wash their clothes at the Grange, school uniforms, so no child has to go without, a variety of inter-generational projects to bring young and older together, older people have reported that their worries have reduced, incidences of vandalism have reduced, and a fragile sense of community is returning to the neighbourhood….

 

Also Shortlisted were Active Lancashire, Child Action North West, Dance Syndrome, Preston Vocational Centre, Spring Into Action and The Growing Club CIC

 

Environmental Champion of the Year

The Larder

The Larder is a small social enterprise with a big heart and even bigger ambition to achieve β€˜food fairness for all’. We do this by providing education and access to good food and believe that everyone is entitled to a healthy, sustainable diet, regardless of income. We promote food that is good for people and for the environment.

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Also Shortlisted were Groundwork CLM,Β  INTACT (Discovering Dob Croft), Integrate Preston and Chorley Ltd and Let’s Grow Preston

Volunteer of the Year Award

John Raper​ Active Lancashire

John joined our project as a participant after having befriended one of our support workers. He attended and facilitated activities in the Hyndburn and Blackburn area until he was ready to go it alone as an independent volunteer. He is now changing people’s lives and giving them hope and a vision to go forward.

Also Shortlisted were Joseph Howard – Artz for All C.I.C, Lara McNally – Lancashire Women, Sue Wright – URPotential and Bradley Wilson – Spring Into Action.

 

Social Enterprise Employee of the Year

Rachael Gallagher Child Action North West

Rachael is passionate, compassionate and builds a fantastic relationship with the young people she supports. In the last year she has supported a high number of young people to return to education and employment, helping them realise their goals and potential. She over achieves against all targets and goes above and beyond. She is an asset to all and makes an outstandingly positive impact on the communities in which she works.

Also Shortlisted were Sally Hardaker – URPotential, Charlotte Murray – URPotential and Emma Duncan – Communicate SLT

 

Social Enterprise Champion 2019

Presented by 2018 Champion Diane Marie Price MBE

Paula Gamester​ The Sewing Rooms

A significant part of Paula’s career was forged in the private, public and third sector and possesses over 30 years’ experience of assisting business develop and grow. She has been a director of numerous successful SME’s businesses with some of her work international in nature. Paula is currently an Ambassador on the Government’s Well North Pathway Programme; West Lancs Borough Council’s Placeboard Initiative; Lancashire County Council’s Over 50 Platform and is a current board member of Selnet. She was awarded the High Sheriff of Lancashire Award 2019 in March in recognition for outstanding commitment to the people of the county and was invited to attend Buckingham Palace Garden Party in May.

Also Shortlisted were Mark Ashton – Artz for All C.I.C and Mandy Taylor – Lancashire Women

 

Social Enterprise of the Year 2019

Child Action Northwest

CANW was established in 2009 to provide services and opportunities for vulnerable young people and adults. We passionately believe that everyone has the right to achieve their potential, whatever challenges or barriers they face. We work across the Northwest, predominantly in Lancashire.

The final category winner was chosen from all shortlisted social enterprises at the 2019 awards.

 

2019 Enterprise in Society Awards Gallery

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