2023 Finalists

Nature and Heal supports individuals from local communities to address their health concerns and chronic conditions (such as diabetes, obesity, digestive skin and mental health issues) as well as changing their unwanted habits by providing bespoke and holistic health solutions based on preventative approach and lifestyle medicine.

VT Treatment is a patented idea for the treating of skin conditions such as vitiligo, leukoderma and post-burn leukoderma. VT Treatment has natural components, is not tested on animals and is registered as natural treatment that doesn’t require a prescription.

The Art of Winning is a social impact enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve personal and global change through small, daily steps. The platform provides a variety of resources, including free access to support, encouragement, and empowerment for developing a healthy mindset, lifestyle, and self-care. 

Trajecto-Rising is a business that will provide mental wellness care and training to women and young people who have been struggling to recover from depression, anxiety and low self esteem.  

People's Health Alliance, North Shields, is a community hub for any person who needs support with their health and wellbeing, will be accessible to all to educate, empower and support people on their healing journey to health and wellness.

FitByMiggy provides a wide variety of fitness products including resistance bands, workout mats, dumbbells, yoga blocks, jump ropes and equipment for those fitness enthusiasts who want to work out in their own homes

Our Local Tour is a tour operator working with local travel specialists all over the world, offering unique and authentic travel experiences.

Melissa Grewar The Spiritual Engineer offers guidance to release, rebuild and maintain new pathways using creative strategies to overcome any new challenges with profound success enabling newfound freedom to support people to become the successful and inspirational individuals they feel they are truly meant to be

LIFE Holistic Therapies provides natural and complementary therapies to help reduce stress, tension and aid relaxation

Kultivar is an online/ pop-up tea business that sells ethically sourced teas from around the world and provides mindful and ceremonial brewing techniques to its customers through in-person and online workshops.

All Caked Up is a bespoke cake making business with a busy cafe providing home made daily supply of cakes and sweet treats. With a corporate and private party service, All Caked Up can provide personalised and bespoke cakes for all occasions

Holding Hands NE is a befriending services to families and individuals who are going through emotional or mental health challenges due to relationship breakdown, bereavement, isolation, ill health etc

Trusted Peple.com platform enables those looking for work to create a detailed profile which highlights skills and work experience while also employing an extensive database of workers filtering by, location skillset and availability.

AyeDo Films is an independent video production outfit specialising in weddings. Using expert skills in recording, editing and producing exceptional wedding day videos for clients of their special day, AyeDo Films capture those unforgettable wedding day moments on film.

 LiveYou provides a bespoke service to help disabled people through the whole process of creating amazing teams of PAs to become economically active, lead fulfilling social lives, and be empowered to achieve their goals in life.

Chestnut Bio is an innovative business that is leading the way in creating a range of new formulations that can replace fossil produced plastics with plant based ones. From tree protection tubes to strimmer filament and plug covers to cable ties, Chestnut Bio has the ability to replace the majority of everyday plastic items with a plant based solution.

Sustainable Business Solutions is  a sustainable business service that provides a structured Net-Zero Programme enabling business to set credible net-zero strategy, aligned to internationally recognised standards, The GHG Protocol and the UN Race to Zero Campaign.

Iris Interiors, a a luxury residential interior design company based in Corbridge, Northumberland. Josie and the talented team work on projects across the UK, specialising in creating modern, luxury homes with a unique style and timeless designs that encompass practicality and sustainability.

Juiced is a creative agency based in the heart of Middlesbrough that specialises in brand development, bespoke illustration and design for merchandising to help businesses move forward.

Celebrating Difference Ltd is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting people with ADHD thrive through working with clients to gain the Access to Work grants which all employed and self-employed neurodivergent adults are entitled to and provide monthly training and support, as well as individual mentoring.