Latest Posts from The Blue Patch Blog

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 […]

The 2017 Blue Patch Business Awards are now open and we’d like to introduce you to the fabulous and talented people who’ll be judging five out of the six categories. They are leaders and innovators from across different industries, people who contribute to sustainability in practical ways and have been committed to helping others, protecting the […]

We’re excited to announce that our annual Business Awards are now open for 2017. And you are all invited to join! If you are an SME or fledgling business operating in the British Isles then we encourage you to come forward and nominate yourselves for one or more of our business categories: New Business Award – If you have […]

Why I do what I do: Upcycled Creative Lee Richards of Upcycled Creative is a man on a mission. He’s busy turning discarded objects into distinctive, stunning lighting and furniture – picking up awards from TV Dragon Theo Paphitis along the way. Upcycled Creative design and produce hand-made eco-friendly pieces with an authentic ‘wow factor’. […]

Why I do what I do: Scobel Clothing We meet Jackie Parsons of Scobel Clothing who hails from several generations of well dressed women. Her collection of well made ‘anytime any-wear’ pieces have just enough quirk to make you smile and feel special. These items of clothing will last, but Jackie hopes you will patch […]