As part of Business for Good West Yorkshire, our partner Stir to Action and their sister company Centre for Democratic Business, recently produced a report on Employee Ownership in West Yorkshire. Employee ownership (EO) represents a proven and increasingly important...
The Fox & Goose in Hebden Bridge is a well-loved community-owned pub. In 2013 when the pub was at risk of closure, local residents formed a Community Benefit Society and collectively purchased it through a Community Share Offer which raised £130k and helped...
Fruit Works is a worker co-operative based in Leeds. Their vision is for a world where everyone can grow, pick and eat their own fruit. So they grow and sell fruit trees, design and plan orchards, prune established trees and run training, mainly working with local...
We’ve just received the Evaluation and Learning Report for our Pilot Project! It clearly shows that Business for Good has been a success that demonstrates that the value of the relational business support model in nurturing alternative businesses in West...
How are we doing? The Growth & Resilience Programme—a cornerstone of Business for Good West Yorkshire—has helped co-operatives, social enterprises, and community businesses build confidence, strengthen resilience, and connect with others. Running from May to...
Thread Republic CIC was set up by 4 local textile practitioners during the pandemic and became a Community Interest Company in 2022. Its aim is to encourage circularity, community and creativity through textiles. From their Huddersfield hub they offer: A shop fully...
