Latest Posts from The Blue Patch Blog

  Our members are exceptional Blue Patch members create exceptional products and services with a sustainability edge. From slow fashion to hand-made designer furniture and heritage crafts, ethical banking to green energy providers. We think you’ll be amazed at the quality of their work and the principles they demonstrate. A new principled economy When you […]

We are delighted to announce the winners and finalists for this year’s Blue Patch Business Awards – 27 outstanding businesses and individuals who are doing and creating amazing things in Britain today. They have been shortlisted in five categories, plus you can vote for your favourite to win the Blue Patch People’s Prize, which will be announced at 5pm at […]

We would like to invite you to visit the Blue Patch stand at London Design Fair  at the Old Truman Brewery this September 21st – 24th. You’ll find us at stand no. C07 in Hall T2 showcasing a selection of talented and sustainable British designers and makers. Admire the range of Afid Design furniture made with beautiful materials, solid craftsmanship, simple, functional design and […]

Taking on your very first employee can be a very exciting moment. It can, also, be stressful. All those “i”s to dot and “t”s to cross to ensure that things are done correctly before their first day of work. HR guru Olga of CrosseHR is here to share her tips with all prospective employers and employees. The characters […]

The market for ethical business is growing. The value of ethical consumer spending grew to £38 billion in the UK in 2015 (an average growth of 8.5%). But what is an ethical business? There’s no one definitive profile of an ethical business – it’s all about making a profit and doing good. It’s not a […]

If you’re like us in your love for Cornwall and period dramas, you’ll be glad to know that the wait is finally over for all us Poldark fans out there! BBC One has confirmed the start of the new series on Sunday, June 11 at 9pm which means that there’s no time at all before we get to […]

    The Power of Positive Shopping campaign (POPS) is all set to do some radical matchmaking! The UK is a global leader in the creative industries, generating £87.4bn a year for the UK economy. Despite this, our sustainable local makers, designers and artisans struggle to survive. Change is happening at an alarming rate in […]

This week we have been guest blogging over at #EthicalHour – proud media partners of the launch of our Business Awards for 2017. Read our post titled 5 Reasons you should be applying for Business Awards.    

As part of the Fashion Revolution week, Blue Patch wrote a guest post for the City Girl at Heart blog, featuring some of our wonderful makers. Read more here.

It’s very nearly summer! We keep telling ourselves this each time the clouds gather and the temperature drops here in the UK. Still, there’s something about seeing those little shoots of green popping up everywhere,  followed by buds and blossoms in every possible shade. We’re looking forward to summer. Aren’t you? After all, its very nearly time for […]