Nuneaton Signs is a Social Enterprise, employing 73 people: 71% have a disability and 20% have a learning disability. The company was founded in 2010 in its current form, but was originally set up in 1982. Nuneaton Signs
A sign making factory in the Midlands with a difference, Nuneaton Signs defies national figures for employment rates for people with disabilities – 52% – which reach under 5% for those with learning disabilities. Nuneaton Signs supports both adults and young people in their working journeys, focusing on a person’s abilities and supporting them in being able to live their lives to the full. Commenting on the award, the King’s Awards for Enterprise team said: “Nuneaton Signs offers the design and manufacture of signage and, in doing so, aims to provide meaningful employment and training for people with disabilities through the manufacture and sale of these products. The impact and value of the work done was clearly demonstrated. The company serves as an excellent example of how social responsibility can be consistent with running a successful business.” Managing Director Chris Wilcox added: “We at Nuneaton Signs are extremely honoured to
A Midlands-based sign making company with a difference.
have received the King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity. This is a fantastic achievement for our company, and we are delighted to be able to use this opportunity to share the important work we do within our community supporting people with disabilities through the manufacture and sale of signs. “One of the core areas of our work recognised in the award is our Supported Intern programme, within which we have been able to offer placements for 13 young people with Special Educational Needs to help them gain employable skills to help them in their journey to the working world. “We hope that this achievement helps to inspire
One of the company’s eight supported Interns, now in paid employment.
other companies to look at how they recruit and to become a more inclusive employer themselves. The award is a testament to the hard work of our whole staff and the support they offer one another. “ NUNEATON SIGNS 3 Kelsey Close, Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RS Tel: 024 7634 1922 • sales@nuneatonsigns.co.uk Nuneaton Signs @ nuneatonsigns Nuneaton Signs @nuneatonsigns
Rise Construction Framework
Rise Construction Framework is a construction works and services procurement framework that is accessed by the public sector to procure contractors and consultants to deliver capital projects across the North West. A purpose-led organisation, Rise exists not only to provide a compliant routeway to market for the public sector, but also operates for the wider benefit of communities. The concept behind the framework is simple: by investing profits directly into the VCFSE sector to fund vital community intervention and prevention services, the framework helps to tackle some of today’s deep rooted societal issues. In addition to this, in 2020 Rise also founded Thrive, a unique service for care leavers across the Liverpool city region. Thrive feels like a coffee shop, but is a safe space for care leavers to connect with the services they need to live happy, safe and fulfilling lives. Thrive has supported thousands of young people across the region, moving hundreds into meaningful employment. RISE CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORK Studio D, Digital House, 44 Simpson Street, Liverpool, L1 0AX Tel: 07463 540183 • info@rise-framework.com www.rise-framework.com Rise Construction Framework
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