14/10/2003
Derry firm up for £10,000 UK Enterprise Award
A local firm in Derry has been shortlisted for the final of the forthcoming Enterprising Solutions Award, which celebrates the best social and community enterprises in the UK.
Creggan Enterprises Limited is the only firm from Northern Ireland to be nominated for the £10,000 award which takes place in London later this month.
Established in 1991, the company is a community-led organisation determined to be a catalyst for change within Creggan, Bogside and surrounding areas. Its aim is to build a viable, sustainable and successful community by creating opportunities and conditions for local economic and social development.
Now in its fifth year, the awards mark the achievements of a growing sector that includes local community enterprises, social firms, mutual and non-profit distributing organisations.
Nigel Griffiths, UK Minister for Small Business and Enterprise, will announce the overall winner of the Award at an evening reception on 28th October held at Royal Bank of Scotland & NatWest’s London headquarters.
The four other nominee finalists are Impact Community Developments, Bradford; Green Works, London; Pack-IT Product Promotions, Cardiff; and Shared Interest Society Limited, Newcastle.
(MB)
Creggan Enterprises Limited is the only firm from Northern Ireland to be nominated for the £10,000 award which takes place in London later this month.
Established in 1991, the company is a community-led organisation determined to be a catalyst for change within Creggan, Bogside and surrounding areas. Its aim is to build a viable, sustainable and successful community by creating opportunities and conditions for local economic and social development.
Now in its fifth year, the awards mark the achievements of a growing sector that includes local community enterprises, social firms, mutual and non-profit distributing organisations.
Nigel Griffiths, UK Minister for Small Business and Enterprise, will announce the overall winner of the Award at an evening reception on 28th October held at Royal Bank of Scotland & NatWest’s London headquarters.
The four other nominee finalists are Impact Community Developments, Bradford; Green Works, London; Pack-IT Product Promotions, Cardiff; and Shared Interest Society Limited, Newcastle.
(MB)
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