Our CEO Geraint Jenkins has won a prestigious national award for his leadership and support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and older people across Wales.
Geraint was named winner of the Making a Difference category, at this year’s Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.
The Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards were founded by and organised by Care Management Matters (CMM), and developed in conjunction with the National Care Forum, a not-for-profit organisation offering advice in the care sector.
The awards recognise the hard work, dedication, innovation and excellence of everyone working in the not-for-profit sector who is making a positive difference to people’s lives.
The accolade was given to Geraint for his work as “a collaborative, compassionate and visionary leader, known for his ability to bring people together across local authorities.” The award paid tribute to “Cartrefi’s role as a trusted, inclusive and innovative organisation which delivers high-quality care.”
Reflecting on the award, Geraint said: “It was fantastic to win the Making a Difference award and it is an award I proudly share with each and every member of our co-operative. Our collaborative, co-productive approach to providing support and care showcases the very best of the not-for-profit care sector and we’re delighted to see this recognised in a UK-wide context."
“This award reflects the commitment of everyone involved at Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative and the positive difference that can be made when a community of shared values comes together to support one another. Thank you to everyone who at Cartrefi Cymru who works so hard to build inclusive communities, with trust, kindness and respect at their core.”
Held at Birmingham Town Hall, the award was accepted by our activities coordinators Teresa Aue, Sally Berry and Victoria Jackson, who attended the ceremony as representatives for Cartrefi.
Our activity coordinators Teresa, Victoria and Sally accepting the award on Geraint's behalf.
Congratulations Geraint and it is fantastic to see our work get the recognition it deserves, putting Cartrefi on the map across the UK.