B Corp Fest 2025

🌍 B CORP FEST 2025: Business as a Power for Good

Thursday 5th June 2025 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM + Cocktail Hour | The Wellbeing Farm, Lancashire

Join over 130 business leaders and changemakers for a powerful day of bold ideas, honest conversations, and practical inspiration, all centred around using business as a force for good.

Now in its fourth year, B Corp Fest is the North West’s most dynamic gathering of purpose-led professionals, and in 2025 we’re going bigger than ever.

🌟 Headline Speaker: Patrick Grant

Fashion disruptor, sustainability pioneer, and founder of Community Clothing, Patrick will share his radical vision for the future of conscious business. From boardrooms to the BBC’s Sewing Bee, his call to rethink what and how we consume is as urgent as it is inspiring. Book signing and photo ops included!

💬 What to Expect:

• Keynotes & Fireside Chats – Hear from leaders at B Lab UK, Silentnight, Atkinsons Coffee, Charlotte Findlater Design and more.
• The B Corp Journey – Real-life stories of businesses becoming certified, including challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned.
• Interactive Workshops – Take part in 3 powerful small-group sessions:
  • Sustainability: Good for Business with Dr. Zoe Detko & Richard Dickson
  • The People vs Planet Climate Game with Molly Gould
  • The Power of Story with Sophie Lee (Electric Peach)
• B Lab UK Drop-In Zone – Get hands-on advice on your B Corp journey.
• The Big Lunch – A joyful networking lunch hosted in partnership with Eden Project Communities. Netwalk with llamas optional!
• Goodybags - as always we will treat you to a lovely, ethical goodybag!

Who's taking the stage🎤

Patrick Grant – Fashion Disruptor & Founder of Community Clothing

Patrick isn’t just a sharp suit or a familiar face from The Great British Sewing Bee. He’s a passionate advocate for doing fashion differently. From rescuing a Blackburn clothing factory to launching Community Clothing, Patrick’s mission is about valuing clothes, supporting UK makers and challenging how we consume. Expect fresh thinking, honest insights and plenty of inspiration.

Andy MacNae MP – Member of Parliament for Rossendale & Darwen

Andy brings a unique mix of experience to the table. He’s a mountaineer, entrepreneur and now a Member of Parliament with a real passion for the North West. He’s all about supporting businesses that do good and using his platform to help conscious companies thrive. He’ll be sharing his thoughts on how government and business can work better together.

Isabel McLennan – Engagement Manager, B Lab UK

If you’re curious about B Corp or wondering what it really takes to get certified, Isabel is someone you need to hear from. She works with businesses across the UK and brings practical advice, clarity and encouragement to the B Corp journey. Whether you’re just starting out or already on the path, Isabel’s session will be full of value.

Angela Moran – ESG Director, Silentnight Group

Angela calls herself an accidental bedologist but she’s a serious trailblazer in the world of sustainability. With years of experience at Silentnight, she’s helped shape the company’s ESG strategy and push boundaries across the industry. She believes in embracing discomfort to drive real change and that people, planet and profit all belong in the same sentence.

Ian Steel – Keeper of the Flame, Atkinsons Coffee

Ian left a career in TV production to breathe new life into one of Lancashire’s oldest coffee houses. He’s kept the heritage but added a bold new vision around sustainability and social responsibility. As a proud B Corp and TEDx speaker, Ian’s talk will be full of real stories and practical wisdom for anyone wanting to build a values-led business.

Caitlin Gill-Graham – Sustainable Designer, Charlotte Findlater Design

Caitlin is all about designing spaces that are beautiful, natural and good for the planet. She’s part of a studio that puts human health, biodiversity and timeless design at the heart of everything they do. Her journey toward building a regenerative business will leave you thinking differently about the role of design in our world.

Interactive and practical workshops!

Dr. Zoe Detko – Ardea Eco-Innovation

Zoe helps businesses make real progress toward Net Zero and she’s especially great at tackling those tricky supply chain emissions. Her session, The Ripple Effect, will show how even small changes can create meaningful impact. Expect clear steps, smart ideas and a fresh perspective on sustainability in business.

Molly Gould | Founder of Effable

Molly is here to shake things up in the best possible way. In her interactive card game People versus Planet, she’ll guide you through the uncomfortable questions that help you find clarity, courage and connection. It’s all about leaving your ego at the door and digging into the real heart of climate and brand purpose work.

Richard Dickson | Co-founder of Play it Green

Richard believes that sustainability should be accessible and rewarding. He’ll be diving into how businesses can use nature-based solutions to drive progress that’s good for the planet and good for business too. If you want to go beyond reduction and into regeneration, this session is for you.

Sophie Lee | Founder of Electric Peach

Sophie knows the power of a good story and how to use it to bring people together. In her storytelling workshop, she’ll help you shape your purpose into something clear, compelling and ready to move people to action. Whether you’re a founder or a marketer, this is your chance to craft messages that truly connect.

🌱 Why Attend?

Whether you're B Corp curious, midway through certification, or already proudly certified, this is your chance to connect, learn, and collaborate.

B Corp Fest is all about harnessing business as a force for good, growing the B Corp movement in Lancashire and beyond, and celebrating companies that are redefining success. With Patrick’s bold insights and inspiring vision, this year’s event promises to be game-changing.

💛 Giving Back

A portion of proceeds will be donated to our chosen charity One Woman At A Time (OWAAT). This amazing charity aims to put a stop to Female Genital Mutilation, forced marriage and domestic violence in Kenya and educates young women and girls. Jean Anderson, Founder of OWAAT, will be at the event if you would like to ask her any questions.

🎟️ Tickets are limited – secure your spot today!

Let’s grow the B Corp movement, redefine success, and spark lasting impact in our businesses and communities.