Today we reveal the eleven micro, small and social enterprises shortlisted for Awards reflecting their positive impacts in creating jobs, unlocking opportunities, and addressing social and environmental challenges. Continue reading
Archives for 2020
Year: 2020
Changing the world, one macaroon at a time
The founder of a business making 7,000 macaroons every day has been named one of the most exceptional social entrepreneurs in the UK. Continue reading
Limitless Travel – making the world accessible to all disabled travellers
A Birmingham-based global travel firm, launched to make the world accessible to all disabled travellers, has been named one of the most exceptional businesses in the UK. Limitless Travel was launched after founder Angus Drummond was… Continue reading
Silence-breaking Raj saves and changes lives
The founder of a social enterprise created to ensure no woman ever feels hopeless or helpless due to being a victim of domestic violence has been named one of the most exceptional social entrepreneurs in the UK. Raj Holness was a victim of… Continue reading
School-friends launch Glasgow’s first rum distillery in 300 years
Zander Macgregor and Allan Nairn both enjoyed rum and wondered why it wasn’t being made in Scotland, when there was so much choice of Scottish gins and whiskies. In November 2018 Nairn and Macgregor launched their own distillery. Continue reading
Global growth makes Bedford business one of Britain’s best
Skills4Stem focuses on providing relevant and up-to-date skills within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors (STEM) as well as specialist expertise in the construction industry and the built environment. Launched in 2014 by Sarah Davis, the business now has offices in the UK and Republic of Ireland and employs 20 people. Continue reading
Business isn’t an act for theatre company founder
The 27-year-old founder of a Nottingham-based theatre company and cultural studio has been named one of the most exceptional young entrepreneurs in the UK. Edward Boott, 27, fell in love with acting at school, joined a… Continue reading
From £100 startup to six-figures for Ulster meal-prep firm
A Magherafelt, Ulster meal-preparation firm has reached a six figure turnover just a few years after launching in a kitchen. Launched with just £100 by Caoimhe O’Kane in 2015, Eat NAKED NI now has a healthy six-figure turnover… Continue reading
Zero points for plastic, maximum for impact – The Refillery in prestigious final just year after opening
Edinburgh’s plastic-free and zero waste store The Refillery has been named one of the most exceptional businesses in the UK for its contribution to economic, environmental and social vibrancy. Just a year after throwing open its doors, The Refillery has… Continue reading
From zero-hours frustration to one of UK’s “most exceptional” entrepreneurs for record-breaking Paralympian
A record-breaking Paralympian wheelchair racer from Doncaster whose specialist sports coaching company gives inclusive opportunities to people with complex needs has been named one of the most exceptional young entrepreneurs in the UK. Louis Speight, 29, was born with cerebral palsy and… Continue reading