Create Foundation
Prime Minister's Big Society Award, December 2010
In December 2010, the Create Foundation, based in Leeds, became the second winner, in the whole of the UK, of the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award.
"Their dedication and innovative approach makes a real difference to the people of Leeds and they are a proud example of the Big Society I want to see across the UK." (David Cameron)
Create have also won a number of other awards, including:
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Social Enterprise of the Year (Start Up awards, December 2010)
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Excellence in Charity Trading (Third Sector Awards, September 2010)
Create is a social enterprise committed to developing innovative training and employment opportunities for people who have been homeless, marginalised or vulnerable.
Running businesses as diverse as outside catering, cafés and retail Create offers people a real workplace to develop their skills, getting a foot back on the ladder of making a meaningful contribution to society.
"Their dedication and innovative approach makes a real difference to the people of Leeds and they are a proud example of the Big Society I want to see across the UK."
David Cameron
