8th Feb 2024
Last March we wrote about why we continue to support Renewable World, a charity which tackles povery and climate change through off-grid, renewable energy solutions for low-income individuals, families and communities in remote places.
Since their inception in 2008, alongside the people they work with, they have made some remarkable achievements. The impact they have is tangible, lasting and sustainable and we go into more detail about our decision to donate to them in our Impact section.
We know that it is important to our clients that we spend the money we make via our business in a responsible and ethical manner. It's why we have an ethical policy. And so here's a quick update on Renewable World's activities in the past year:
You can read Renewable World's full annual report here.
By 2026 their aim is to empower over 200,000 people to transform their lives through clean, affordable, and reliable energy. And they will be on track to transform the lives of over 500,000 people by 2030. We can't wait to see this happen!
31st Jan 2024
This Client Origin story is about a company that goes back a long way with us to the early 2000's. GreenFinder's founder Kate and I (Vic) were co-editors on a popular environmental blog and found support in each other and fellow entrepreneurs who were running ethical businesses, in a relatively new movement of putting people and planet before profit. Now GreenFinder has new owners. Libby and Lucy, over to you...
Hi, we are Libby & Lucy, the owners of GreenFinder, an online green directory. We took ownership three years ago from the founder Kate Haines. Here's our experience of running our own sustainable business...
As former primary school teachers we met several years ago whilst working on joint projects at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum. It all started with a dog walk… Lucy met up with Kate and learnt that GreenFinder was for sale! Kate was keen to pursue and develop her passion for teaching outdoors and Lucy was keen to gain new skills. We officially took over in March 2021.
GreenFinder is an online directory, listing ethical companies and green products, which we also promote through our social media, newsletter feature, advertisements and competitions. We publish regular articles about sustainable business and lifestyle too.
Becoming the new owners of GreenFinder was a baptism of fire but we have acquired a whole new skill set and an incredible amount of knowledge. The company allows us to work flexibly; walk our dogs, scour charity shops and encourage recycling and reusing.
We are proud to support and promote some wonderful businesses; including Make Hay & Green Hosting who host our website.
Please take a look at our site greenfinder.co.uk and if you are a green & ethical company then contact us at [email protected] we would love to add you to our directory!
Find GreenFinder online:
Website: greenfinder.co.uk
X: @greenfinder
Facebook: greenfinder.gang
Instagram: @greenfinder_uk
31st Jan 2024
We have been running our Green Hosting client appreciation feature on our socials for some time now. This year we're bringing things home a little more and will be giving monthly shout-outs to the amazing people and organisations who choose to power their websites with 100% renewable energy year after year.
So, without further ado, here’s the first of 2024's appreciation of more of our wonderful Green Hosting clients...
Dre’s Caribbean Kitchen
Homemade, tasty, afro-caribbean cuisine inspired by traditional recipes.
Support for Carers
Supporting carers throughout the county of Leicestershire
Transition Berkhamstead
Working towards a strong sustainable community
Alan Brown
Visual artist working with audio, moving image and technology
The Pattern Etica
Pattern cutters specialising in womenswear/menswear tailoring, activewear, outerwear and custom designs
Kiakari
Writer, photographer, and artist / designer based in France, working with clients around the world
Our Streets Chorlton
A community-led project for a greener, safer, more accessible Chorlton
Transition Town Lewes
Local solutions for global problems in Lewes
Banging on about Bikes
A blog for banging on about bikes and cycling
Leonard School of Dance
A specialist classical ballet school in Nottinghamshire
Garden Fibres
Information and inspiration on gardening and crafting
Trenow Fields
An organic regenerative project and coastal sanctuary in Cornwall
Photo copyright – Dre's Caribbean Kitchen, Trenow Fields, Support for Carers and Alan Brown
12th Jan 2024
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18th Dec 2023
Our office is closed from 5pm on Wednesday 20th December 2023 and until 9am Wednesday 3rd January 2024
If you have any urgent support queries during that time, please use our support helpdesk. For any other non-urgent support or general queries we will be in touch once we return in the New Year.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful festive time and a prosperous 2024!
A huge thank you to all of our clients and colleagues for your support this year and always. We look forward to working with you next year and beyond!
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