G2G Communities CIC / about / achievements / team / testimonials / values
We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Rhyl focused on getting those individuals furthest away from the job market back into employment, starting their own business and supporting innovation within existing businesses in North Wales. We also deliver courses and services in Schools, Businesses, Libraries and Community venues across North Wales. G2G Communities CIC is the UK’s first community focused LEGO Education Innovation Studio.
Our Achievements, Impact, Testimonials & Quotes
Find out how G2G Communities CIC has been making an impact in North Wales and the surrounding community in and around Rhyl over the years. We are focused on helping people get back into employment, delivering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEAM) skills in fun and creative ways.
Our innovation is turning good communities into great communities; we provide experience, build confidence and gain qualifications
In 2019 we have supported
- Over 17,500 Adults & Children across North Wales with our Courses, Services and LEGO Education
- Over 8,000 learners supported at our Learning Centre in Rhyl
- Supported over 200 individuals in some of the highest areas of deprivation in Wales to gain industry recognised qualifications and back into employment
- Worked with the Prince’s Trust to support young aspiring entrepreneurs
- Developed a 3D printing & Recycling Education Centre supported by the Gwynt y Môr Foundation/Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm and open to the public, local groups and organisations
- Been awarded ‘the most dedicated STEM Ambassador North and Mid Wales Dr William Lockitt G2G Communities CIC’
Since 2012 we have supported
- Supported over 85,400 Adults & Children across North Wales with our Courses, Services and LEGO Education
- Over 35,000 learners supported at our Learning Centre in Rhyl, we provided STEAM activities, courses, employable skills and qualifications
- Helped over 1,200 individuals get back into Employment, Education or Training
- Help set-up and support over 80 businesses and virtual businesses with our Pop Up People Programme
- Reinvested over £260,000 back into communities through free courses, qualifications, support, workshops, events, training, volunteering and community-based projects throughout North Wales
- Discover what G2G Communities CIC have been achieving throughout 2020, about our involvement, workshops and...
- Find out what we have been doing since starting out in 2012, and all about...
- We've had an extremely busy 2017 - check out some of our highlights below of...
- It's been a busy 2016, below are some highlights of what we have been up...
- We’ve been busy during 2015, below are some of the things that we have been...
- I am very proud to support G2G Communities and would like to thank you for...
- Dr Rene Tristan Lydiksen, Managing Director, LEGO Education Europe G2G is already having a real impact...
- Ruth Marks MBE, Chief Executive, WCVA G2G has delivered several successful Engagement Gateway projects, all of...
- John Watkin, Chief Executive Officer, DVSC DVSC is proud to be associated with G2G, a thriving...
- Rosie Frankland, Cyfenter Co-ordinator The Cyfenter Fund is proud to have supported G2G through funding some...
- Hugh Evans, leader of Denbighshire County Council ‘Excellent provision which is most needed in areas of...
- Ms Hutt commented in the visitors book about the work G2G Communities CIC undertook in...
- The Minister for Education and Skills Mr Huw Lewis said ‘I am very impressed with...
- ‘It (G2G) has brought a fantastic brand and multinational organisation to Rhyl. We’ve taken the...
- Here is G2G Communities CIC Achievements during the 2013 - 2014 period Supported over 5000 learners...
- Here is G2G Communities CIC Achievements during the 2012 - 2013 period Employed five members of...
- ‘G2G Communities display the utmost dedication and are extremely active in supporting people who wish...
- Here is G2G Communities CIC Achievements during the 2011 - 2012 period Received the Winston Churchill...
- Here is G2G Communities CIC Achievements during the 2010 - 2011 period Given away £4500 worth...
Press Releases & Media Coverage
G2G Communities is turning good communities into great communities, here is some of the media that we have been featured in.
May, 2016, Urban Villages Community News
Get Online – Find Work | Read More >
April / May, 2016, Urban Villages Community News
Adam Walton hears how inspiring it can be for potential space scientists to talk to astronauts | (Episode Expired)
April 12th, 2016, BBC Radio Wales
Creawdwyr ifanc wedi pacio eu dychymyg i ail-greu Castell Harlech â LEGO | Read More >
May 27th, 2015, Rhwydwaith Cymru
September 21st, 2013, Daily Post
Back into work | Read More >
2013, Special Rhyl Journal Supplement
Parents part of a digital story | Read More >
June 26th, 2013, Rhyl Journal
Successful project a Gateway back to work | Read More >
July 4th, 2012, Rhyl Journal