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Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative

Organisation Summary

Business Sector:Education and care

Business Activities:Supported Living Services, Domiciliary Care, Respite Care, Community Engagement and Inclusion

Business Location:Throughout Wales

Chief Executive:Geraint Jenkins

Turnover:£43 million

Employees:1,280

Legal structure:Limited Company, Registered Charity, Multi-stakeholder Co-operative

Website:cartrefi.coop

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative is a not-for-profit care and support organisation that has been supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and older people across Wales since 1989.

It was founded by families that wanted to support people to live fulfilling lives as active participants in their local communities. In 2016, Cartrefi Cymru became a multi-stakeholder co-operative. This means that the over 680 people it supports, its 1,280 colleagues and its wider network of families, friends and community partners are all members, and all have a say in how the co-operative is run. This collaborative approach helps it to deliver ethical, high-quality care that truly reflects the aspirations and needs of those served.

Today, Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative stands as of the largest providers of learning disability support in Wales. Cartrefi Cymru offers person-centered services, including supported living, sessional support, home care and activity groups tailored to help people live independent, fulfilling lives. The organisation and its people are guided by five core values: honesty, trust, respect, wellbeing and kindness.

Everyone at Cartrefi Cymru shares a vision of a Wales where everyone is supported to live a good life. Cartrefi Cymru’s values-driven and unwavering commitment to putting people and communities first sees it work towards this vision.

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Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative

Name:Geraint Jenkins

Title :CEO

Geraint Jenkins is the CEO of Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative, having joined the organisation in 2011 as an Area Manager. With a career that began in a local nursing home as a Care Assistant, Geraint's passion for social care developed early. Though he initially pursued nursing, his commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities led him to transition into the third sector. This leap of faith became the foundation of his leadership journey, where he has worked across various settings throughout Wales and England.

In addition to his professional career, Geraint is deeply engaged in the voluntary sector. He dedicates much of his spare time to supporting local charities, including the St John Ambulance Brigade and the Welsh Ambulance Service.