K I N D R E D
@kindredlcr.bsky.social
Kindred connects, supports & harnesses local entrepreneurialism for social good, in Liverpool City Region. Want to get in touch? Email info(at)kindred-lcr.co.uk
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There are so many things happening across the Liverpool City Region that you can join in with, whether it’s opportunities for STOs, something creative to join in with, open days, and more! 🙌🎊
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
There are so many things happening across the Liverpool City Region that you can join in with, whether it’s opportunities for STOs, something creative to join in with, open days, and more! 🙌🎊
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
It wasn’t about scaling endlessly or chasing headlines, it was about deepening opportunities, connections and relationships. About what it really means to grow an economy built on trust, inclusion and shared purpose.
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
It wasn’t about scaling endlessly or chasing headlines, it was about deepening opportunities, connections and relationships. About what it really means to grow an economy built on trust, inclusion and shared purpose.
Liverpool City Region’s social economy is a thriving, growing part of our economy. Kindred members have grown from 150 to 1,500 members in five years.
It’s already shaping the region’s future – and our STOs know exactly where they want to take it next.
It’s already shaping the region’s future – and our STOs know exactly where they want to take it next.
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Liverpool City Region’s social economy is a thriving, growing part of our economy. Kindred members have grown from 150 to 1,500 members in five years.
It’s already shaping the region’s future – and our STOs know exactly where they want to take it next.
It’s already shaping the region’s future – and our STOs know exactly where they want to take it next.
We’re proud of the impact created here already – and even prouder of what’s next.
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social @powertochange.org.uk
#TogetherWeAreMighty #KindredImpactReport #SocialEconomy #GrowingGood
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social @powertochange.org.uk
#TogetherWeAreMighty #KindredImpactReport #SocialEconomy #GrowingGood
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We’re proud of the impact created here already – and even prouder of what’s next.
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social @powertochange.org.uk
#TogetherWeAreMighty #KindredImpactReport #SocialEconomy #GrowingGood
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lcrmayor.bsky.social @powertochange.org.uk
#TogetherWeAreMighty #KindredImpactReport #SocialEconomy #GrowingGood
Across our portfolio, turnover growth is 20% – and those who have had money the longest are achieving annual turnover growth of more than 50%. (20% is the OECD’s definition of ‘high growth’.)
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Across our portfolio, turnover growth is 20% – and those who have had money the longest are achieving annual turnover growth of more than 50%. (20% is the OECD’s definition of ‘high growth’.)
Together this has created £35.9m in total social and economic value across the LCR.
This is what happens when we invest in people with lived experience. Over half of those investments have gone to women-led STOs; nearly a third to Black-led organisations; and 100% to underinvested people/places.
This is what happens when we invest in people with lived experience. Over half of those investments have gone to women-led STOs; nearly a third to Black-led organisations; and 100% to underinvested people/places.
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Together this has created £35.9m in total social and economic value across the LCR.
This is what happens when we invest in people with lived experience. Over half of those investments have gone to women-led STOs; nearly a third to Black-led organisations; and 100% to underinvested people/places.
This is what happens when we invest in people with lived experience. Over half of those investments have gone to women-led STOs; nearly a third to Black-led organisations; and 100% to underinvested people/places.
Since 2020, Kindred has:
- Invested £3m in 51 socially-trading organisations
- Helped them support 421,735 people in 2024 alone
- Backed the creation of 200 new jobs and safeguarded over 320 more
- Seen turnover grow 20% YoY across our portfolio
- Helped STOs leverage £16.35m in additional funding
- Invested £3m in 51 socially-trading organisations
- Helped them support 421,735 people in 2024 alone
- Backed the creation of 200 new jobs and safeguarded over 320 more
- Seen turnover grow 20% YoY across our portfolio
- Helped STOs leverage £16.35m in additional funding
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Since 2020, Kindred has:
- Invested £3m in 51 socially-trading organisations
- Helped them support 421,735 people in 2024 alone
- Backed the creation of 200 new jobs and safeguarded over 320 more
- Seen turnover grow 20% YoY across our portfolio
- Helped STOs leverage £16.35m in additional funding
- Invested £3m in 51 socially-trading organisations
- Helped them support 421,735 people in 2024 alone
- Backed the creation of 200 new jobs and safeguarded over 320 more
- Seen turnover grow 20% YoY across our portfolio
- Helped STOs leverage £16.35m in additional funding
Our 2024 impact report is out now.
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our 2024 impact report is out now.
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
There, you’ll develop your growth plan and personal development, receive dedicated 1-2-1 account manager support, peer coaching, investment readiness training, and get access to regional and national business networks.
A £1,500 bursary will also be available on completion of the programme.
A £1,500 bursary will also be available on completion of the programme.
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
There, you’ll develop your growth plan and personal development, receive dedicated 1-2-1 account manager support, peer coaching, investment readiness training, and get access to regional and national business networks.
A £1,500 bursary will also be available on completion of the programme.
A £1,500 bursary will also be available on completion of the programme.
The Innervision Business Growth programme is a six-month course commissioned by the LCR Race Equality Hub, designed to support and accelerate the growth of your businesses.
Successful Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic-led applicants will take part in a two-day compulsory residential.
Successful Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic-led applicants will take part in a two-day compulsory residential.
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Innervision Business Growth programme is a six-month course commissioned by the LCR Race Equality Hub, designed to support and accelerate the growth of your businesses.
Successful Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic-led applicants will take part in a two-day compulsory residential.
Successful Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic-led applicants will take part in a two-day compulsory residential.
As Kindred enters its next chapter, the focus isn’t on getting bigger – it’s on driving more change.
On deepening Kindred’s role as a catalyst and connector across the Liverpool City Region.
On helping more people use social business as a force for good.
On deepening Kindred’s role as a catalyst and connector across the Liverpool City Region.
On helping more people use social business as a force for good.
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
As Kindred enters its next chapter, the focus isn’t on getting bigger – it’s on driving more change.
On deepening Kindred’s role as a catalyst and connector across the Liverpool City Region.
On helping more people use social business as a force for good.
On deepening Kindred’s role as a catalyst and connector across the Liverpool City Region.
On helping more people use social business as a force for good.
Over half of those investments have gone to women-led STOs, and nearly a third to Black-led organisations – a level of equality-led investment rarely seen in the UK.
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Over half of those investments have gone to women-led STOs, and nearly a third to Black-led organisations – a level of equality-led investment rarely seen in the UK.
Since launching, Kindred has made 66 investments, totalling £3 million and creating over £35.9 million in social value.
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Since launching, Kindred has made 66 investments, totalling £3 million and creating over £35.9 million in social value.
Liverpool City Council is shaping its Social Value Policy – and needs your help 🙌
Have your say on what the policy should achieve, what would make it easier for your business to engage with social value in public sector contracts and the challenges you face here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Have your say on what the policy should achieve, what would make it easier for your business to engage with social value in public sector contracts and the challenges you face here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
November 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Liverpool City Council is shaping its Social Value Policy – and needs your help 🙌
Have your say on what the policy should achieve, what would make it easier for your business to engage with social value in public sector contracts and the challenges you face here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Have your say on what the policy should achieve, what would make it easier for your business to engage with social value in public sector contracts and the challenges you face here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
🌟 It’s time for another STO spotlight! 🌟
The Book Stop in St Helens is an independent community bookshop and coffee shop on Bridge Street – a thriving community hub with more than 5,000 titles in-store, promising something for everyone.
Find out more on Based: wearebased.co.uk/single-listi...
The Book Stop in St Helens is an independent community bookshop and coffee shop on Bridge Street – a thriving community hub with more than 5,000 titles in-store, promising something for everyone.
Find out more on Based: wearebased.co.uk/single-listi...
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🌟 It’s time for another STO spotlight! 🌟
The Book Stop in St Helens is an independent community bookshop and coffee shop on Bridge Street – a thriving community hub with more than 5,000 titles in-store, promising something for everyone.
Find out more on Based: wearebased.co.uk/single-listi...
The Book Stop in St Helens is an independent community bookshop and coffee shop on Bridge Street – a thriving community hub with more than 5,000 titles in-store, promising something for everyone.
Find out more on Based: wearebased.co.uk/single-listi...
Our October newsletter is out! 🍂🤗
Our monthly newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy.
Read our October newsletter and sign up to join the Kindred mailing list here: mailchi.mp/75b7796ab38f...
Our monthly newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy.
Read our October newsletter and sign up to join the Kindred mailing list here: mailchi.mp/75b7796ab38f...
October 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Our October newsletter is out! 🍂🤗
Our monthly newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy.
Read our October newsletter and sign up to join the Kindred mailing list here: mailchi.mp/75b7796ab38f...
Our monthly newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy.
Read our October newsletter and sign up to join the Kindred mailing list here: mailchi.mp/75b7796ab38f...
If you’re a maker, creative, socially-trading organisation – or just want to learn more about how St Helens’ latest community space is helping STOs to transform communities for the better – come along and say hello!
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
If you’re a maker, creative, socially-trading organisation – or just want to learn more about how St Helens’ latest community space is helping STOs to transform communities for the better – come along and say hello!
BlaST network’s That THiNG has quickly become THE place for Black-led socially-trading organisations across the Liverpool City Region to share their THiNGs – whether that’s a business idea, creative performance, food offer, or a desire to support and connect with others.
October 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
BlaST network’s That THiNG has quickly become THE place for Black-led socially-trading organisations across the Liverpool City Region to share their THiNGs – whether that’s a business idea, creative performance, food offer, or a desire to support and connect with others.
If you’re a maker, an artist, or an STO, SnA has private studios, event space and shared work areas available for you to rent and use.
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social @platformplaces.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
#StHelens #LCR #placebasedregeneration
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social @platformplaces.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
#StHelens #LCR #placebasedregeneration
October 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
If you’re a maker, an artist, or an STO, SnA has private studios, event space and shared work areas available for you to rent and use.
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social @platformplaces.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
#StHelens #LCR #placebasedregeneration
CC: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social @platformplaces.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
#StHelens #LCR #placebasedregeneration
The next EMM meeting is female-focused, coinciding with the launch of the three-day Global Women Leadership Summit 2025.
www.globalvisionarywomen.org
@lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social
#socialeconomy #LCRsocialeconomy #livedexperience #GWLS25 #WomenInLeadership #WomenWhoLead
www.globalvisionarywomen.org
@lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social
#socialeconomy #LCRsocialeconomy #livedexperience #GWLS25 #WomenInLeadership #WomenWhoLead
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The next EMM meeting is female-focused, coinciding with the launch of the three-day Global Women Leadership Summit 2025.
www.globalvisionarywomen.org
@lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social
#socialeconomy #LCRsocialeconomy #livedexperience #GWLS25 #WomenInLeadership #WomenWhoLead
www.globalvisionarywomen.org
@lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social
#socialeconomy #LCRsocialeconomy #livedexperience #GWLS25 #WomenInLeadership #WomenWhoLead
It’s nearly time for the first Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet-up of the academic year! 🎓
🗓️ Thursday, 23 October
🕐 5:30 - 8 pm
📍 Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, L69 7ZX
RSVP here 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/brett-centre...
🗓️ Thursday, 23 October
🕐 5:30 - 8 pm
📍 Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, L69 7ZX
RSVP here 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/brett-centre...
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It’s nearly time for the first Entrepreneurs Monthly Meet-up of the academic year! 🎓
🗓️ Thursday, 23 October
🕐 5:30 - 8 pm
📍 Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, L69 7ZX
RSVP here 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/brett-centre...
🗓️ Thursday, 23 October
🕐 5:30 - 8 pm
📍 Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, L69 7ZX
RSVP here 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/brett-centre...
It’s also been deepening connections to its Afro-Indigenous heritage – and has built greater internal capacity, hired essential staff, developed robust policies… and more.
October 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
It’s also been deepening connections to its Afro-Indigenous heritage – and has built greater internal capacity, hired essential staff, developed robust policies… and more.
Brazuka’s community-based drumming and movement project has helped to foster mental health and wellbeing in local communities across #LCR.
Alongside its public-facing work, Brazuka has been working to implement outreach and training programmes, empowering more people to lead workshops.
Alongside its public-facing work, Brazuka has been working to implement outreach and training programmes, empowering more people to lead workshops.
October 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Brazuka’s community-based drumming and movement project has helped to foster mental health and wellbeing in local communities across #LCR.
Alongside its public-facing work, Brazuka has been working to implement outreach and training programmes, empowering more people to lead workshops.
Alongside its public-facing work, Brazuka has been working to implement outreach and training programmes, empowering more people to lead workshops.