About Us

Welcome to Create Gifts, where every purchase helps make a huge difference to the lives of young people and adults with additional needs, learning disabilities, health conditions and social disadvantage!

As a provider of high-quality personalised gifts, we offer unique items for every occasion - from birthdays and weddings to seasonal occasions. 

But what sets us apart is our mission: every product you buy directly supports the work we do through Access Employment Limited (AEL).

Who We Are

Create Gifts is more than just an online store. We are part of AEL, a Social Enterprise and registered charity, dedicated to helping those with additional needs, learning disabilities, health conditions, or social disadvantage find meaningful employment by providing support services, work experience and training opportunities.

About AEL

About AEL

AEL is Northern Ireland’s first social enterprise, founded in 1998 to provide meaningful employment and training opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities, health conditions, or social disadvantage. 

AEL operates a range of thriving businesses, including Create Gifts, with the goal of creating live work experience for our trainees, sustainable jobs with a mixed ability workforce and supporting the local community.

With 76% of our income coming from commercial activity and 100% of profits reinvested into our Trainee programmes, AEL continues to make a positive impact by helping individuals build confidence, develop new skills, and achieve their full potential.

*We are delighted to report that Matthew (left) has moved on to work in the kitchen at a well known hotel of one of Northern Ireland's largest hotel chains.

Our Strategy

Our Strategy

At AEL, the individuals we help are at the centre of our strategy.

We use enterprise as a tool to help level the employment playing field for them, and to help them reach new heights in their quality of life that might otherwise be denied to them.

To deliver this unique combination of support and guidance, we place a particular importance on investing in the training and development of our trainees and indeed of our staff.

Our Mission

Our Mission

To work in partnership with others to provide a Centre of Excellence,

offering opportunities for disadvantaged individuals.

This Autism tote bag designed by our trainee Kirstie is available to buy, you can view it here.

Our Vision

Our Vision

To provide a Centre of Excellence, which provides opportunities for disadvantaged individuals to gain work experience and training, enhancing their lifestyle, and thus allowing them to achieve their full potential.

Our Values

Our Values

Teamwork

Respect

Passion

Equality

Why Choose Us?

Why Choose Us?

Unique Personalisation: Each gift can be customised to make it truly special - whether it’s a personalised wedding present, customised photo gift, or a heartfelt keepsake.

Making a Difference: By shopping with us, you’re helping to create jobs and change lives. 76% of our income comes from commercial activity, making us a sustainable social enterprise that reinvests in the community.

Quality You Can Trust: Our products are made to last, whether it’s a personalised mug or a beautifully engraved gift. Every item is carefully checked and packed by one of our trainees or dedicated team.

A Link That Matters

A Link That Matters

The connection between Create Gifts and AEL is at the heart of everything we do. 

By purchasing from us, you're not only buying a beautiful, personalised product - you’re directly supporting our social enterprise, helping us continue to provide jobs, training, and opportunities to those who need them most. It's gifting with purpose.

Looking for the perfect personalised gift?

Shop now and support a business that’s committed to making a positive difference.

Interested in bulk orders or corporate gifting?

Get in touch to find out more about how we can help your business with custom solutions. Contact jackie@accessemployment.co.uk for more information.

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