Working with local start-up mentors and entrepreneurs, we have launched our startup competition to encourage local start-up businesses the opportunity to come and pitch to our senior team, and the best pitch will win a 1-year contract to supply our retail outlet.
In 2018, after hearing from all eight finalists we decided to support two different small businesses; Neve’s Bees, which produces 100% natural beeswax skin care products, and designer and artist Kathryn Croxson, who creates a range of clothing accessories and homeware. In 2019, we awarded nature inspired jewellery company Wild and Fine as our start up company of the year... have you got a business idea, or know someone who does?
Deadline for submissions: 7th May
Successful candidates notified by: 21st May
Draft plans submitted by: 4th June
Revised plans submitted by: 18th June
Pitch evening: 24th June
A jeweller whose work is inspired by the natural world was announced the winner of this year’s FAB Startup Business Award at Blenheim Palace this week.
We are delighted to announce the first two winners of our new start-up scheme for budding businesses and local entrepreneurs.