About Azure Garden Centre

Previously know as Shaw Garden Centre - we have changed our name but not changed our mission, quality of service or our dedication in providing supported employment for people with disabilities. The garden centre is one of the main businesses that support Azure Charitable Enterprises. (link opens in a new window)

Azure Supported Businesses

• Garden Centre
• Nurseries Cash and Carry
• Landscapes
• Rolawn Turf
• Printing - Pegswood

The Charity Operate the commercial businesses for a number of reasons - all in pursuit of the organisation's mission.

Firstly the businesses should generate a money contribution to the Charity to assist it further its work. Secondly the businesses provide employment to people with disability - employed in a variety of capacities. Thirdly the businesses offer an excellent training environment which can assist our own disabled employees in their development and progression.

Our Mission:

"Improving the lives of people who are disabled or disadvantaged"

Azure will work with people who have a disability to maximise their quality of life, life chances and personal development.

Azure will provide an environment where staff development is nurtured and in which fulfilling careers may be pursued.

We are committed to:

• Recognising individuality and treating everyone with respect.
• Identifying and responding appropriately to unmet needs.
• Vigorously pursuing high standards and quality in all activities.
• Openness and accountability.
• Effective use of resources.
• Development of worthwhile and productive partnerships with others.

This means by which we fulfil our mission includes:

• Supported housing, supported employment, training, community integration, counselling or combinations of these and any other relevant support service which may be developed.
• Trading activities of an appropriate nature.
• Relevant processes to support and encourage the continuous development of staff.

Azure Garden Centre
A subsidiary of Azure Charitable Enterprises
(a charitable company limited by guarantee).

Registered Company No. 2746143 (England)

VAT Registration No. 556268809

Registered Office:

Kielder Avenue
Cramlington
NE23 8JT