HOVE BASED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, IT’S OUR PLANET TOO IS NAMED AS ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST INSPIRING FIRMS
HOVE, 27 SEPTEMBER 2022: Children’s eco brand and social enterprise, It’s Our Planet Too in Hove, East Sussex has been selected as one of the nation’s 100 most inspiring small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, as it marks its ten-year anniversary.
It’s Our Planet Too was founded by Kate Cohen, a mum of two in recognition that our children today are growing up in a world facing very real environmental challenges. Their newly launched eco subscription boxes are full of activities and are designed to connect children with our precious planet. They are 100% sustainable, plastic free and as a social enterprise they commit to giving 50% of profits back to good causes. They have been chosen to be part of this year’s SmallBiz100 line- up, which showcases impressive, independent businesses from across the nation.
Now in its tenth year in the UK Small Business Saturday will return on 3 December 2022, with a mission to support and celebrate the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses, particularly as they face mounting economic challenges over the winter.
“I am over the moon that It’s Our Planet Too has been selected to be part of the SmallBiz100 campaign”, said founder, Kate. “I hope that being part of such an established and well-respected campaign will help to highlight the work we are doing with our new subscription box, the environmental issues that we are facing and the importance of including children on our road to greener living.”
It’s Our Planet Too will be profiled by the campaign on Monday 10 October 2022 as part of the 100-day countdown to Small Business Saturday UK.
“It’s fantastic to celebrate small firms just like It’s Our Planet Too as part of our 10-year anniversary of the campaign,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, Director of Small Business Saturday UK.
“Over the past decade we have been able to spotlight dynamic businesses from across the nation, who remind us of the incredible tenacity and determination of small firms in this country. It’s brilliant to have It’s Our Planet Too in this year’s SmallBiz100 line-up.”
A grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, Small Business Saturday first came to the UK in 2013 has grown into an iconic campaign celebrating small business success and encouraging consumers to 'shop local' and support businesses in their communities.
The campaign was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010, and the brand remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK.
On Small Business Saturday customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, from independent shops and restaurants to small service and b2b based businesses like accountants and digital marketeers. Many small businesses take an active role in promoting the day by hosting events and offering promotions.
Over the time the campaign has run in the UK it has engaged millions each year, with combined spend on the day topping over £1 billion.
Small Business Saturday attracts huge attention on the day itself, with an impact that lasts all year. Last year the campaign trended at number one in the UK on Twitter, with the Prime Minister, leader of the opposition and the Mayor of London among those publicly supporting the campaign. Minister, leader of the opposition and the Mayor of London among those publicly supporting the campaign. Over 90% of local councils also supported the campaign.
To get involved in Small Business Saturday UK visit - https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com