Azure Charitable Enterprises

Azure is a North East Charity based in Cramlington providing support to people who are disabled or disadvantaged. The services provided by Azure enable people to live more independently, access the community, find and stay in employment and gain skills through training. Azure’s Support, Education and Employment Services enable people with different levels of need to live a full and active life. All services are tailored to reflect choice and are delivered in a flexible, person focused way to promote personal development. Azure’s aim is to support clients to achieve autonomy and choice in the opportunities they pursue. Key to our work are the businesses that we operate including a Garden Centre, Horticultural Nurseries and Grounds Maintenance division operating from Cramlington, a Business Centre in Newburn and a Printing & Design business serving clients across the North East. All businesses were established or acquired to support the Charity’s mission and now make an increasingly important financial contribution to the work of the Charity. The Charity: Cares for more than 180 people across the region. Runs specialist education programmes that support up to 40 students per year. Supports people with disabilities to find and stay in employment. Provides employment for 270 people, 70 of whom have a disability.