Experience

RAW

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • May 2016 - Present

  Oxford, United Kingdom RAW is a fast-growing social business in Oxford, providing a range of products and services that have measurable social impact and sustainability outcomes hardwired into their DNA. We compete in the marketplace on price, quality and service. Our mantra is 'Be Exceptional, Not The Exception'. Our products and services include: - Furniture (indoor, outdoor, offices, domestic, cafe/restaurant/hospitality etc) - Wood Recycling (A more cost effective, impactful and sustainable option… Show more RAW is a fast-growing social business in Oxford, providing a range of products and services that have measurable social impact and sustainability outcomes hardwired into their DNA. We compete in the marketplace on price, quality and service. Our mantra is 'Be Exceptional, Not The Exception'. Our products and services include: - Furniture (indoor, outdoor, offices, domestic, cafe/restaurant/hospitality etc) - Wood Recycling (A more cost effective, impactful and sustainable option for developers/house builders rather than hiring skips) - Retail (Reclaimed wood is sold from our Barn, offering a more sustainable and cost effective material option to builders, carpenters and the public) 85% of our Crew are fighting, and winning, battles against disadvantage and prejudice. Our amazing team includes people living with mental health illness, folks in recovery from addiction, citizens who got on the wrong side of the criminal justice system and those with physical and learning disabilities. We also operate 'RAW Potential', an enterprise focused on supporting young people who are facing difficulties. Our services and products also quantifiably reduce CO2 emissions and increase re-use rates. To find out more about our products, services, attitude and the social impact we create please visit www.raw-workshop.co.uk. Or, if you'd like to pop in for a cuppa and chat or discuss any products/services just give us a bell on 01865 714111 or email team@raw-workshop.co.uk. We'd love to meet you. Show less



Thrive Social Business

• Director

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Oxford, United Kingdom



Activate Learning

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Social Business & Entrepreneurship

  • Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Oxford, United Kingdom



Aspire Oxfordshire

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Dec 2012 - Apr 2014

  Award winning Social Enterprise employing, supporting and working with people who have experienced disadvantage. Delivered high-quality grounds and property maintenance services to large corporates and local organisations whilst consistently outperforming national averages for relapse prevention, re-offending and employment outcomes.

• Head of Development

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2012

  Award winning Social Enterprise employing, supporting and working with people who have experienced disadvantage. Built and delivered high-quality grounds and property maintenance services to large corporates and local organisations whilst consistently outperforming national averages for relapse prevention, re-offending and employment outcomes.