Petty Pool Trust Wins East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise Business Award 2026

Petty Pool Trust are excited to share that on Friday 20th March, we won the Contribution to the Community Award at the 2026 East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise Business Awards.

The East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise Business Awards celebrate the achievements of businesses, organisations, and individuals across East Cheshire. They recognise business growth and success, innovation and entrepreneurship, community impact, and employer excellence.

We were nominated for the Contribution to the Community Award, which recognises organisations that make a real, positive difference in their local community beyond their core work. It’s an award that focuses on impact, not just intention, and we are proud that the judges acknowledged the difference we make every day.

Winning this award is a powerful recognition of the work at the heart of our mission: creating opportunities and lasting change for young people who are neurodivergent and/or have learning disabilities. It reflects our ongoing commitment to helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and take steps towards independent, fulfilling lives.

From supported internships and inclusive training programmes to partnerships with employers, the award highlights the real impact we make in our community.

Our CEO, Sally Garrat, said:
“This award is a celebration of the people who make Petty Pool what it is – our learners, our team, and our partners. Every day we see the difference opportunities can make, and this recognition reminds us why we do what we do.”

This award is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved with Petty Pool Trust and reinforces our role as a leading force for positive social impact across East Cheshire.