In 1999, government withdrew funding for all A.C.E projects, and the
company made a conscious decision to continue to provide training
and employment opportunities for the long-term unemployed by carrying
out work that would benefit the local community. After becoming placement
providers for the New Deal programme, the company changed its name
to Ards Community Employment Services Ltd. (A.C.E.S) to highlight
that services are offered on a Borough wide basis. A voluntary board
of Directors drawn from the local community governs the organisation.
Business Activity
Since December 1999, Ards Community Employment Services Ltd (A.C.E.S),
in association with Lead Provider, North Down and Ards Institute,
has been a placement provider for the New Deal programme for 18-24
year olds and 25+ categories. A.C.E.S also provides the following
value for money services to the local community across the Ards Borough: |
Environmental Work:
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Grass Cutting |
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Hedge Trimming |
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Collection of Unwanted Items |
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Painting Garden fences, sheds etc |
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Patio cleaning, pathway clearance, leaf collection |
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Painting and Decorating:
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Private Homes: kids rooms, hall, stairs and landing,
kitchens etc
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Offices/Commercial Work
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Community Centres and work for groups
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Community Care
Since October 2001, A.C.E.S have been working in association with
the Ulster Community & Hospitals Trust to promote the independence of
both the elderly and the infirm by carrying out essential household and
personal care duties as: |
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Domestic Work - household tasks such as cooking and cleaning |
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Personal Care – assistance with bathing, getting into and out of
bed |
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Sitting Service (while you shop) |
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Day respite service to relieve carers |
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