PRIME Cymru

Today is UK Charity Week's #VolunteersDay. PRIME Cymru Mentors play an integral role within our charity. Their support and encouragement help so many people across Wales into work or to set up in business. Clients are so grateful to have a listening ear and all of our Mentors find the experience extremely rewarding. Here's how you can become a Volunteer Mentor for PRIME Cymru. 👇

Our clients never fail to impress us with their unique business ideas! 👏 With support from Volunteer Mentor, Nick Carruthers, Paul Davies has set up Primus Bespoke Vehicles - a bikers' funeral business. Based in South Wales, Paul has designed a hearse to attach to any vehicle. He also has a striking orange Volkswagen camper van, which can be hired for events such as weddings, proms and even funerals.

Congratulations Jenny Bennett - our Mentor of the Month! Jenny said: "I'm proud to be able to support PRIME Cymru clients in finding new roles and getting back into employment. In doing this I also really enjoy meeting and getting to know such a wide range of interesting people." Thank you, Jenny. We're so grateful for the time and support you give to our clients. 

Thank you Richard for sharing your reasons for becoming a Volunteer Mentor with PRIME Cymru.

Read our Annual Review, highlighting the key events and achievements made during an action-packed 2023 👉 https://bit.ly/4f7sYr7 Included in the report: 🟢Messages from our Chief Executive, David Pugh, and Chair of the Board, Sarah Finnegan-Dehn. 🟢Stories from our clients who continually inspire us with their resilience and excellent business ideas! 🟢Figures to demonstrate the positive impact we have across Wales. 🟢An Action Timeline, giving a monthly overview the charity's achievements. 🟢Income and Expenditure for April '23 - April - '24.

Have you ever considered #mentoring? 🟢PRIME Cymru's Volunteer Mentors receive free training, accredited by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE). 🟢Their role is to offer guidance and encouragement to support our clients into work or to set up a new business . 🟢The process is very rewarding - perfect for anyone looking for stimulating means to give back. 👉Find out more at https://lnkd.in/envQXCty.

When Volunteer Mentor Nick Carruthers first met Pascal Vandeputte, he was at a very low point. Pascal was recovering from a heart attack, which had left him out of work and lacking a sense of purpose. With support from PRIME Cymru and a flexible employer, Pascal now "feels useful again."

Learn more about PRIME Cymru this #WelshCharitiesWeek! 👋 We are proud to be Wales's only charity dedicated wholly to supporting the over 50s back into work. For more information, please contact us on 01550 721813/enquiries@primecymru.co.uk.

If you've been affected by the severe flooding in South Wales and need a safe, dry place to work from, please reach out. We've got plenty of space and hot drinks to keep you warm and productive while you get back on your feet. Stay safe 💖 Team ICE

Tracy Israel (Assoc) CIPD MIH, Director of Talent & Development at The Celtic Collection (including Celtic Manor Resort, Parkgate Hotel, St Brides Spa Hotel and many more), tells us why they want to attract more over 50s to their job roles. #NOWW2024 #NationalOlderWorkersWeek