Kate Welch is founder and chief executive of Acumen. Kate has been shortlisted because Acumen directly benefits people and local communities by giving them the independence and confidence that comes from having a useful and dignified place in society.
Acumen is a social enterprise working in disadvantaged areas of North East England engaging and helping people back into employment, learning or enterprise. Acumen deliver contracts for the Learning and Skills Council, Department of Work and Pensions, Primary Care Trusts, Regional Development Agency and Local Authorities.
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