Social Firms UK

The European Social Firms of the Year Awards, which took place during the Social Firms UK and Social Firms Europe CEFEC annual conference, celebrated some of the fantastic work taking place across Europe was showcased and celebrated in style.  Those winners in full:-

ITV's Wales Tonight programme showcased Ten Green Bottles' fantastic glassware recycling operation in New Radnor. Boss Lorraine Powers was delighted with the coverage and we hope that the attention brings in the customers to support their new shop. View the new item here.

Social Firms UK member, Ten Green Bottles Powys CIC, has opened a new shop in New Radnor, Powys. Stocking plenty of gifts and all sorts of glassware using recycled bottles, it's bound to be busy. If you're in the area, pop in and show your support.

Cardiff-based Social Firm, Pack-IT (www.pack-it.com), won the ‘Best Small Social Enterprise’ category in the national heats of the Social Enterprise Awards yesterday afternoon.  

CEO John Bennett and staff member Gary Samaden picked up the award from Leighton Andrews AM, Deputy Minister For Regeneration, Welsh Assembly Government. Social Firms are businesses set up to create employment for people disadvantaged in the workforce – Pack-IT’s business focus is the provision of storage, fulfillment, distribution and mailing services. It also provides meaningful work for disabled people.

The Social Enterprise Awards recognise and celebrate the vital work carried out by the most successful social enterprises in the UK in terms of their: - impact on society and/or the environment; - innovative approach to addressing social/environmental needs; - quality of business.