Omnis Circumvado is a specialist sports coaching company which gives inclusive opportunities to people with complex needs. The business works with children and young people in SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools and with elderly people in day centres. When launching a social enterprise “the house will set on fire,” says Louis: it’s not always plain sailing. But that determination along with careful planning paid off and Omnis is now thriving as Louis describes in this episode.
The power of responsible journalism with Michelle Rawlins
February 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Today’s guest, award winning Michelle Rawlins, shows the power of sensitive, responsible journalism.
Ethical and sustainable fashion and textiles with Nina and Adam of Kalopsia
February 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In one of the worst-offending industries for landfill and modern slavery, Kalopsia proves you can make products more ethically and minimise environmental impact. A batch manufacturer of textiles, apparel and accessories, Kalopsia is a social enterprise which started as an artistic collective and morphed into a textile producing community interest company. It makes exciting products […]
Mike Garner – deep research and powerful copy to help your ideal client say yes
February 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Mike Garner escaped a career as a translator when he got sick of translating clients’ bad French. He and his business, Branding with Words, help people put together messages which resonate with their ideal customers. You can supercharge your own messages by listening to this interview, broadcast on my Business Live radio show on Sheffield […]
Ken Dunn: saving and changing lives with Wonderbags, Trees and Africa’s Gift
January 27, 2020 by
A simple invention which is already saving and changing lives, and a discussion about how businesses, social enterprises and people are making bigger contributions to reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals than Governments.
From Strength to Strength for Claire’s Gym
January 17, 2020 by
How Claire Moore’s fitness and wellbeing business has developed and the impact of being accepted onto the Cambridge Social Innovation Programme
Sneaky learning opportunities with stratospheric social entrepreneur, Kisha Bradley
January 10, 2020 by
Bright Box creates playful spaces for people to explore technology, engineering and arts with the help of role models. Founder Kisha Bradley explains how this fantastic social enterprise has scaled up over the past two years.
Merry Christmas and a Fulfilling 2020 – this year’s charities and causes
December 19, 2019 by
Firstly an apology: somethings, once seen, can never be unseen. Watch the video below to see what I mean….if you dare. Next a thank-you. I’ve worked with some truly inspiring people again in 2019, running businesses and social enterprises which make the world better in numerous ways. Thank-you to all who chose to work with […]
Great habits, great results: Carl Konadu, 2-3 Degrees (interview)
December 8, 2019 by
Carl Konadu is the Co-founder and CEO of 2-3 Degrees, a personal development training company (and social enterprise) whose aim is to equip young people with practical skills for life beyond the classroom.
