Groundwork North Wales is committed to improving the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of North Wales.
Our commitment to our projects and the difference we have made and are making in communities across North Wales is shown not only by the impact our projects are having in these local communities but by the recognition we have received from our peers.
| Investors in People |
Third Sector Employer of the Year 2024 Groundwork North Wales has been shortlisted in the the award for Third Sector Employer of the Year. |
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| Investors in People |
Community Employee of the Year 2024 Aaron Jones, a valued member of our Youth Team, was shortlisted for the award for the community employee of the year. |
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| Reuse Network Awards |
Organisation of the Year 2024 Refurbs was a finalist in the Reuse Network Awards in the 'Organisation of the Year' category. A category that recognises a reuse charity or social enterprise that has made a great achievement in the past year. |
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| SE100 Awards |
SE100 Top Social Enterprises in the UK Groundwork North Wales has been listed in the 2024 SE100 top 100 social enterprises in the UK for the 5th consecutive year. |
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| Inspire! Tutor Awards |
Inspire! Tutor Awards 2024 Members of the training team, Teleri Jones and Jo Pearce, were selected as finalists for the Inspire! Tutor Awards 2024. |
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| WISE100 Awards |
WISE100 Environmental Champion Awarded to Karen Balmer (CEO). This award recognises a woman doing pioneering work in the social enterprise space with a focus on climate change and environmental issues. |
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| Adult Learning Awards 2023 |
Ageing Well Category Tony Watkin, one of our volunteers, was a finalist in the Inspire Adult Learning Awards in September 2023 in the Ageing Well category. |
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| Chamber Recognition Awards 2023 |
Make a Difference Award Caffi Cyfle has been recognised for the positive impacts they make in the local community by West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce. |
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| NatWest SE100 Index 2023 |
Top 100 Social Enterprises Groundwork North Wales has been recognised in the top 100 social enterprises in the UK for the 4th year running in the NatWest SE100 Index 2023. |
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NatWest SE100 Index Awards Finalist
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SE100 Awards Finalists in the #SE100 Awards in the following categories Impact Management, Climate, and Leader of the Year for Karen Balmer our CEO! Receiving a Highly Commended in the Impact Management category. |
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| Great British Awards Community & Business 2023 |
Employer of the Year Judges comments: This organisation has close knit staff teams working in an environment which empowers and encourages them to thrive. Their financial results demonstrate resilience, growth and sustainability. The "feel good" factor of this employer is truly evident. |
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Top 100 Social Enterprises Groundwork North Wales has been recognised in the top 100 social enterprises in the UK for the 3rd year running in the NatWest SE100 Index 2022. |
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Climate Champion The SE100 Climate Champion is a pioneering organisation leading by example and inspiring others to work against climate change and towards a greener, more resilient future. |
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Wales for Future Generations award Shining a light on green skills-based projects, ventures, and schemes across Wales by recognising individuals, projects or communities who are taking action and developing learning pathways. |
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Social Business Wales awards 2022
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Environmental Social Enterprise Demonstrating excellence in the vision and strategic direction, clear leadership and management of the organisation. A clear evidenced environmental impact, showing sustainability in terms of profit and growth with good brand awareness and communication outputs. Commitment to holistic impact beyond core social/environmental mission, including promoting diversity & inclusion. |
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Women in Social Enterprise Awarded to Karen Balmer (CEO). This award recognises a woman working in the senior leadership team of a social enterprise who represents excellence in her field of work and inspires and empowers other women to achieve.
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