The Skill Mill, a social enterprise based in Newcastle, won Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year at the UK Social Enterprise Awards at London's South Bank Centre on Wednesday, November 26 (Image: Social Enterprise UK)

Young ex-offenders creating positive change by taking up environmental projects have been recognised in a national award for excellence and innovation. The Skill Mill, a social enterprise based in Newcastle is celebrating after winning Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year.

The business provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders aged 16-18 across the UK to work on a range of unique projects linked to environmental management - actively reducing reoffending whilst increasing engagement, participation, employability and educational levels, increas

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