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NEDCare: Julia Darby
Health

NEDCare: Julia Darby

Julia Darby is the director of NEDCare, a community-owned care provider in Mortonhampstead, Devon. What do you do? I’m Julia … Continue reading NEDCare: Julia Darby

The Sewing Rooms: Paula Gamester
Ownership

The Sewing Rooms: Paula Gamester

Paula Gamester is the founder of the Sewing Rooms, a social enterprise based in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. The Sewing Rooms … Continue reading The Sewing Rooms: Paula Gamester

Aquafolium: Camilla de Bernhardt Lane
Environment

Aquafolium: Camilla de Bernhardt Lane

Camilla de Bernhardt Lane runs Aquafolium, a social enterprise connecting people with nature in Devon, with her husband Mark. In … Continue reading Aquafolium: Camilla de Bernhardt Lane

Nudge Community Builders: Wendy Hart and Hannah Sloggett
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Nudge Community Builders: Wendy Hart and Hannah Sloggett

Nudge Community Builders bring back empty or derelict spaces in fun or inspiring ways on Union Street in Plymouth. The … Continue reading Nudge Community Builders: Wendy Hart and Hannah Sloggett

Urban Mushrooms: Jeff Hurst
Food

Urban Mushrooms: Jeff Hurst

Jeff Hurst is the chief executive of YMCA Newcastle, where he has started a social enterprise called Urban Mushrooms to … Continue reading Urban Mushrooms: Jeff Hurst

Leeds Community Homes: Steve Hoey
Housing

Leeds Community Homes: Steve Hoey

Steve Hoey is director of community land trusts at Leeds Community Homes, the organisation he started four years ago after … Continue reading Leeds Community Homes: Steve Hoey

Surf House St Ives: Tassy Swallow
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Surf House St Ives: Tassy Swallow

Tassy Swallow is a professional surfer and the founder of a surf school in St Ives. In 2018, she is … Continue reading Surf House St Ives: Tassy Swallow

Myatt’s Fields Park Project: Victoria Sherwin
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Myatt’s Fields Park Project: Victoria Sherwin

The Myatts Field Park project was started by women in Brixton who believed that people deserve the best facilities possible … Continue reading Myatt’s Fields Park Project: Victoria Sherwin

Hiut Denim: David Hieatt
Ownership

Hiut Denim: David Hieatt

David Hieatt is the co-founder of Hiut Denim Company in Cardigan, Wales. He was living in London and working for … Continue reading Hiut Denim: David Hieatt

Well Grounded: Eve Wagg
Food

Well Grounded: Eve Wagg

Eve set-up Well Grounded after spending ten-years in the voluntary sector across education, youth employment and social inclusion. Well Grounded … Continue reading Well Grounded: Eve Wagg

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