Honorary Degree for Pulp Friction CEO, Jill Carter!
Pulp Friction CIO Co-Founder Awarded Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nottingham We’re proud to share that Pulp Friction CIO’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Jill Carter, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by the University of Nottingham. The process began in November 2023, when Jill was nominated by the University’s Vice Chancellor’s Office. […]
We’re Shortlisted for National Diversity Award for Disability Inclusion
Pulp Friction CIO, has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 National Diversity Awards, shortlisted for the Community Organisation Award: Disability category – sponsored by HSBC UK This honour places Pulp Friction among 125 finalists selected from over 85,000 nominations, highlighting their tireless commitment to equality, inclusion, and community empowerment. Founded to create opportunities […]
Popular Nottingham Charity, Pulp Friction, Wins Prestigious National Award at the 2025 Learning Disability and Autism Awards
Pulp Friction’s work has been recognised nationally by winning a Learning Disability and Autism Leaders Award, celebrating their work in the local community. The awards are hosted by Dimensions, one of the UK’s largest not-for-profit organisations supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, behaviours of distress, and complex health needs. Held annually, The Leaders Awards are […]
We won the 2024 RHS People’s Choice Award!
Pulp Friction and Dutch Landscape Architects win the RHS People’s Choice Award and a Silver-Gilt Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show! Alongside designers Will and Tin-Tin from Dutch Landscape Architects, we were awarded a silver-gilt medal for our Growing Skills Garden at the start of the Show, and were later announced as the winners of […]
Press Release: Going for Gold at this Year’s Chelsea Flower Show by Using Recycled Materials and Growing Edible Plants.
Pulp Friction CIC is a Nottinghamshire-based social enterprise that supports Learning Disabled and Autistic adults to gain valuable employability and life skills. Through multiple catering and gardening projects spanning the city and county, Pulp Friction’s Members are able to develop their work-readiness and social independence skills in a safe and friendly environment. This year’s RHS […]
Dimensions Recognition 2019 Leaders Award
Dimensions is an organisation that supports people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives. In 2019, Jessie Carter-Kay was recognised by Dimensions, as an inspirational ‘Learning Disability and Autism Leader’ in the category of Local Communities, for being the driving force behind Pulp Friction. To read more […]