A DROITWICH woman who provides art sessions for people living with dementia has graduated from a prestigious entrepreneurial programme.
Caroline Tredwell, a community artist from Sale Green, completed the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs programme with her social enterprise The Crea-Tea Party.
Providing art sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, Caroline has run two successful projects at the Museum of Royal Worcester working with more than 30 people with dementia.
She said: “I began to develop this idea whilst working as an activities co-ordinator in a nursing home.
“I was shocked by the lack of life story information that many of the residents had, and I could see the potential of the arts to evoke memories and provide an enjoyable experience.”
The year-long entrepreneurial programme supports people developing their own social businesses through financial support and learning support.
The entrepreneurs each receive either start-up grants of £4,000 or scale-up grants of £15,000 from the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme, enabling them to take their social enterprises to the next level and plan for the future.
Paula Rogers, head of the Social Entrepreneurs Programme, said this year’s students had made significant progress since joining the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme.
“Supporting social enterprise is a key part of our commitment to helping Britain prosper and I look forward to witnessing the impact these entrepreneurs will continue to make in their communities.”
