Why Patrick Grant supports B Corp Fest – Patrick Grant, beloved judge from The Great British Sewing Bee and founder of Community Clothing, will headline this unique event at our award-winning venue in Edgworth, Bolton. It’s a full day of talks, workshops, networking and action. You’re invited to join in.
Why Patrick Grant supports B Corp Fest
Donna Richardson sat down with Patrick to talk about what the event means to him, and why he’s so passionate about B Corp Fest. Patrick will be speaking at B Corp Fest: Business As A Force For Good on Thursday 5 June. He’ll share insights from his personal journey with sustainable fashion and what the future of business could look like.
Patrick said, “I am local and Celia just approached me and asked me to do it, and I am very excited about it. The Wellbeing Farm is a fantastic venue, and I am delighted to be part of this. B Corp is very important to me. I’m based nearby and passionate about sustainability. I have been involved with B Corps for many years, so I thought, why not?”
The mission behind Community Clothing
Patrick founded Community Clothing in 2016 with a simple promise – to make high-quality clothes in the UK, support skilled jobs, and reduce environmental harm. “We’ve created over 400,000 hours of well-paid, skilled work in British factories,” he explained. “We’ve got more than 100,000 happy customers. We work with 52 factories in 41 towns – places where these jobs really matter.”
What to expect from B Corp Fest
The Wellbeing Farm is proud to host B Corp Fest – the first event of its kind in Lancashire. Our founder, Celia Gaze, created the event after becoming one of the first wedding venues in the UK to achieve B Corp certification. Earlier this year, she attended Anthropy and ChangeNOW – two major climate action gatherings. Now she’s bringing that energy back home.
Celia says, “B Corp Fest will redefine conferences. It’s not just about talks – it’s about connection, celebration and change. We’ll have alpacas, llamas, music, workshops, goody bags and a real festival atmosphere.”
B Corp Fest speaker line-up and activities
Alongside Patrick Grant, you’ll hear from:
- Dr. Zoe Detko, sharing her Net Zero business journey
- Molly Gould, running an interactive climate card game
- Richard Dickson, exploring how to make sustainability accessible
- Ian Steel, speaking on ethical sourcing
- Angela Moran, addressing the balance between profit and purpose
In addition, there will also be workshops from Sophie Lee and Caitlin Gill-Graham, plus an appearance from Andy MacNae MP. B Lab UK will be on hand to explain the B Corp certification process.
Why Patrick Grant supports B Corp Fest & Why B Corp Fest matters now
B Corp Fest aligns with World Environment Day and encourages attendees to reflect and reimagine their business impact. Patrick’s book LESS, released in May 2024, has already started a national conversation about conscious consumption and how fashion – and business – can become part of the solution.
Join B Corp Fest and be the change
Fianlly whether you’re a business owner, CSR lead or someone who cares about the future – B Corp Fest will leave you inspired..You’ll take home a curated goody bag. Moreover, your ticket supports the charity One Woman at a Time.
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Let’s shape the future together. At The Wellbeing Farm, we believe that business should be joyful, inclusive and bold. Join us at B Corp Fest and discover how small changes can lead to lasting impact.