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Kindred connects, supports & harnesses local entrepreneurialism for social good, in Liverpool City Region. Want to get in touch? Email info(at)kindred-lcr.co.uk
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September saw social economy advocates come together to talk about the role of different sectors in the local economy.
A crucial first step to build momentum, find out more about how it brought about a shared vision for change through Growth Platform’s blog here: growthplatform.org/news/2025/09...
A crucial first step to build momentum, find out more about how it brought about a shared vision for change through Growth Platform’s blog here: growthplatform.org/news/2025/09...
Building a Fairer, Stronger Social Economy in the city region | Growth Platform
This week marked the first gathering of the social economy advocates led by the Business and Enterprise Board with representatives from the cluster boards. Together, they began shaping a shared vision...
growthplatform.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
September saw social economy advocates come together to talk about the role of different sectors in the local economy.
A crucial first step to build momentum, find out more about how it brought about a shared vision for change through Growth Platform’s blog here: growthplatform.org/news/2025/09...
A crucial first step to build momentum, find out more about how it brought about a shared vision for change through Growth Platform’s blog here: growthplatform.org/news/2025/09...
There’s still time to apply as a Finance and Investment Assistant before tomorrow’s deadline!
We’re looking for someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
We’re looking for someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
We’re hiring: Finance and Investment Assistant - Kindred
Kindred is looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone who can help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we ...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
There’s still time to apply as a Finance and Investment Assistant before tomorrow’s deadline!
We’re looking for someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
We’re looking for someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Liverpool City Region’s social economy is thriving:
💷 £35.9m total impact
👥 420k people supported through STOs
💼 70% job growth
The movement’s growing – and so is the good it creates.
Find out more in our 2024 impact report here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
💷 £35.9m total impact
👥 420k people supported through STOs
💼 70% job growth
The movement’s growing – and so is the good it creates.
Find out more in our 2024 impact report here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
2024 Impact Report: Investing in lived experience - Kindred
As Kindred marks its fifth birthday, there’s plenty to celebrate. The 2024 impact report paints a picture of how social investment is powering real change across the Liverpool City Region, with a thri...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Liverpool City Region’s social economy is thriving:
💷 £35.9m total impact
👥 420k people supported through STOs
💼 70% job growth
The movement’s growing – and so is the good it creates.
Find out more in our 2024 impact report here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
💷 £35.9m total impact
👥 420k people supported through STOs
💼 70% job growth
The movement’s growing – and so is the good it creates.
Find out more in our 2024 impact report here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
Wirral’s Festival of Beautiful Ideas in 2017 was one of the earliest pre-Kindred pilots.
Since then a dynamic group of social businesses have led the way in bringing investment into the area, helping to establish what’s now known as the Argyle Independent Quarter.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/case-studies...
Since then a dynamic group of social businesses have led the way in bringing investment into the area, helping to establish what’s now known as the Argyle Independent Quarter.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/case-studies...
The Birkenhead boom - Kindred
Wirral-based STOs cluster to secure £11.8m additional investment. The pre-Kindred pilot, Wirral’s Festival of Beautiful Ideas, created a vital early spotlight on Birkenhead and its potential as a crea...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Wirral’s Festival of Beautiful Ideas in 2017 was one of the earliest pre-Kindred pilots.
Since then a dynamic group of social businesses have led the way in bringing investment into the area, helping to establish what’s now known as the Argyle Independent Quarter.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/case-studies...
Since then a dynamic group of social businesses have led the way in bringing investment into the area, helping to establish what’s now known as the Argyle Independent Quarter.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/case-studies...
Don’t forget – the deadline to apply to join us as Finance and Investment Assistant is this Friday.
We’re looking for someone to help us support the STOs we work with alongside helping to keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
We’re looking for someone to help us support the STOs we work with alongside helping to keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
We’re hiring: Finance and Investment Assistant - Kindred
Kindred is looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone who can help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we ...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Don’t forget – the deadline to apply to join us as Finance and Investment Assistant is this Friday.
We’re looking for someone to help us support the STOs we work with alongside helping to keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
We’re looking for someone to help us support the STOs we work with alongside helping to keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly.
kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
The social economy in Liverpool City Region is unstoppable.
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The social economy in Liverpool City Region is unstoppable.
Want to support us, the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with and make a real difference to the Liverpool City Region?
Our latest job opening could be the perfect role for you! Find out more about the role and how to apply here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Good luck!
Our latest job opening could be the perfect role for you! Find out more about the role and how to apply here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Good luck!
We’re hiring: Finance and Investment Assistant - Kindred
Kindred is looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone who can help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we ...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Want to support us, the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with and make a real difference to the Liverpool City Region?
Our latest job opening could be the perfect role for you! Find out more about the role and how to apply here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Good luck!
Our latest job opening could be the perfect role for you! Find out more about the role and how to apply here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Good luck!
Read our final email round-up of 2025 now!
Our monthly Kindred newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy, the STOs making it happen and the events and opportunities behind it.
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Our monthly Kindred newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy, the STOs making it happen and the events and opportunities behind it.
mailchi.mp/979f1aa8da5a...
December 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Read our final email round-up of 2025 now!
Our monthly Kindred newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy, the STOs making it happen and the events and opportunities behind it.
mailchi.mp/979f1aa8da5a...
Our monthly Kindred newsletter is the best place to discover everything you need to know about the Liverpool City Region’s thriving social economy, the STOs making it happen and the events and opportunities behind it.
mailchi.mp/979f1aa8da5a...
We’re looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly.
Salary: £23,809 per year (full-time)
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Location: Liverpool City Region (flexible working available)
Deadline: Friday 12 December (midnight)
Salary: £23,809 per year (full-time)
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Location: Liverpool City Region (flexible working available)
Deadline: Friday 12 December (midnight)
December 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We’re looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly.
Salary: £23,809 per year (full-time)
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Location: Liverpool City Region (flexible working available)
Deadline: Friday 12 December (midnight)
Salary: £23,809 per year (full-time)
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Location: Liverpool City Region (flexible working available)
Deadline: Friday 12 December (midnight)
This week is Power to Change’s #CommunityBusinessWeek!
Community Business Week 2025 is a national celebration of local community-run businesses.
Find out more about the work Power to Change has done for community businesses and more here: www.powertochange.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Community Business Week 2025 is a national celebration of local community-run businesses.
Find out more about the work Power to Change has done for community businesses and more here: www.powertochange.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This week is Power to Change’s #CommunityBusinessWeek!
Community Business Week 2025 is a national celebration of local community-run businesses.
Find out more about the work Power to Change has done for community businesses and more here: www.powertochange.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Community Business Week 2025 is a national celebration of local community-run businesses.
Find out more about the work Power to Change has done for community businesses and more here: www.powertochange.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Based is the online home of STOs across the Liverpool City Region.
Discover more about local businesses in your area, the brilliant work they do every day and how you can help them and the region’s social economy by supporting them.
Find out more here:
wearebased.co.uk
Discover more about local businesses in your area, the brilliant work they do every day and how you can help them and the region’s social economy by supporting them.
Find out more here:
wearebased.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Based is the online home of STOs across the Liverpool City Region.
Discover more about local businesses in your area, the brilliant work they do every day and how you can help them and the region’s social economy by supporting them.
Find out more here:
wearebased.co.uk
Discover more about local businesses in your area, the brilliant work they do every day and how you can help them and the region’s social economy by supporting them.
Find out more here:
wearebased.co.uk
The numbers tell one story – the people involved tell us something else; something more.
Since 2020, Kindred has invested £3m in socially-trading organisations that are transforming our region.
Since 2020, Kindred has invested £3m in socially-trading organisations that are transforming our region.
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The numbers tell one story – the people involved tell us something else; something more.
Since 2020, Kindred has invested £3m in socially-trading organisations that are transforming our region.
Since 2020, Kindred has invested £3m in socially-trading organisations that are transforming our region.
Do you love keeping things organised, enjoy working with numbers and want to make a difference in the @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social?
Then our latest job posting could be for you!
Find out more and how to apply below or send an email to info[at]kindred-lcr.co.uk: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Then our latest job posting could be for you!
Find out more and how to apply below or send an email to info[at]kindred-lcr.co.uk: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
We’re hiring: Finance and Investment Assistant - Kindred
Kindred is looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone who can help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we ...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Do you love keeping things organised, enjoy working with numbers and want to make a difference in the @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social?
Then our latest job posting could be for you!
Find out more and how to apply below or send an email to info[at]kindred-lcr.co.uk: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Then our latest job posting could be for you!
Find out more and how to apply below or send an email to info[at]kindred-lcr.co.uk: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...
Social economy businesses are helping shape Liverpool City Region’s Growth Plan.
“Growth must mean something to everyone in the region,” Kindred director Jen Van der Merwe said at launch, “if we are to create opportunities, build an economy that's resilient, compassionate, bold and more inclusive.”
“Growth must mean something to everyone in the region,” Kindred director Jen Van der Merwe said at launch, “if we are to create opportunities, build an economy that's resilient, compassionate, bold and more inclusive.”
November 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Social economy businesses are helping shape Liverpool City Region’s Growth Plan.
“Growth must mean something to everyone in the region,” Kindred director Jen Van der Merwe said at launch, “if we are to create opportunities, build an economy that's resilient, compassionate, bold and more inclusive.”
“Growth must mean something to everyone in the region,” Kindred director Jen Van der Merwe said at launch, “if we are to create opportunities, build an economy that's resilient, compassionate, bold and more inclusive.”
🤗 KINDRED IS HIRING! 🤗
We’re looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
We’re looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🤗 KINDRED IS HIRING! 🤗
We’re looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
We’re looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone to help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly, while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we work with.
A new kind of economy is taking root across Liverpool City Region – one built on trust, collaboration and care.
Kindred’s 2024 impact report shows the scale of it:
£35.9 million in total social and economic value
£3m invested
£16m extra leveraged
70% job growth
96% repayment rate
Kindred’s 2024 impact report shows the scale of it:
£35.9 million in total social and economic value
£3m invested
£16m extra leveraged
70% job growth
96% repayment rate
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A new kind of economy is taking root across Liverpool City Region – one built on trust, collaboration and care.
Kindred’s 2024 impact report shows the scale of it:
£35.9 million in total social and economic value
£3m invested
£16m extra leveraged
70% job growth
96% repayment rate
Kindred’s 2024 impact report shows the scale of it:
£35.9 million in total social and economic value
£3m invested
£16m extra leveraged
70% job growth
96% repayment rate
Have you heard of Kirkby in the Know? 👀👩
The group recently opened a pop-up shop on St Chad’s Parade in the town, following their involvement in Kindred’s Women in the Know programme.
Head to our Kirkby in the Know blog here to find out more about the space: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/kirkby-...
The group recently opened a pop-up shop on St Chad’s Parade in the town, following their involvement in Kindred’s Women in the Know programme.
Head to our Kirkby in the Know blog here to find out more about the space: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/kirkby-...
Kirkby in the Know: collaborating community events - Kindred
Women in the Know is a collaborating community, brought together by Kindred in 2023. What started as a group exploring new ideas for creative and social businesses across Knowsley soon focused its att...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Have you heard of Kirkby in the Know? 👀👩
The group recently opened a pop-up shop on St Chad’s Parade in the town, following their involvement in Kindred’s Women in the Know programme.
Head to our Kirkby in the Know blog here to find out more about the space: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/kirkby-...
The group recently opened a pop-up shop on St Chad’s Parade in the town, following their involvement in Kindred’s Women in the Know programme.
Head to our Kirkby in the Know blog here to find out more about the space: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/kirkby-...
Are you ready for That THiNG? ✊🏿🎊
🗓️ Thursday 27 November
🕕 18:00 – 22:00
📍 District Liverpool, 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 0BE
Find out more about That THiNG and get your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thatt...
🗓️ Thursday 27 November
🕕 18:00 – 22:00
📍 District Liverpool, 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 0BE
Find out more about That THiNG and get your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thatt...
Buy tickets – That THiNG Liverpool City Region’s Exciting Live Pitch And Performance Night Returns! – District Liverpool 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool
That THiNG Liverpool City Region’s Exciting Live Pitch And Performance Night Returns! – District Liverpool 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool, Thu 27 Nov 2025 - That THiNG – Liverpool City Region’s Exciting ...
www.tickettailor.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Are you ready for That THiNG? ✊🏿🎊
🗓️ Thursday 27 November
🕕 18:00 – 22:00
📍 District Liverpool, 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 0BE
Find out more about That THiNG and get your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thatt...
🗓️ Thursday 27 November
🕕 18:00 – 22:00
📍 District Liverpool, 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 0BE
Find out more about That THiNG and get your tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/thatt...
There are so many things happening across the Liverpool City Region that you can join in with, whether it’s opportunities for STOs, something creative to join in with, open days, and more! 🙌🎊
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
There are so many things happening across the Liverpool City Region that you can join in with, whether it’s opportunities for STOs, something creative to join in with, open days, and more! 🙌🎊
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
Here’s a round-up of just some of the things happening over the coming weeks...
STOs want a social economy that continues to grow – not as an alternative system, but as part of how our region works 🌱🙌
They want to see every borough alive with creative energy, every empty space full of possibility – and given the means to do it.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/a-city-...
They want to see every borough alive with creative energy, every empty space full of possibility – and given the means to do it.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/a-city-...
A city region where social business is the norm - Kindred
We gathered earlier this year with socially-trading organisations (STOs) who have had Kindred investment, for a conversation full of energy, honesty and ambition. The shared ambition for the next five...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
STOs want a social economy that continues to grow – not as an alternative system, but as part of how our region works 🌱🙌
They want to see every borough alive with creative energy, every empty space full of possibility – and given the means to do it.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/a-city-...
They want to see every borough alive with creative energy, every empty space full of possibility – and given the means to do it.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/a-city-...
Our 2024 impact report is out now.
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our 2024 impact report is out now.
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
Five years ago, we set out to grow the impact of a new kind of economy – one led by people, powered by purpose, rooted in place.
Our report shows what’s possible when we invest in lived experience.
Find it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/2024-im...
Are you a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic-led business in Liverpool City Region and looking to take the next step in your growth journey? 🌱🙏🏿
⌛ – Deadline to apply: 5pm, 17 November
📆 – Residential Weekend (23 and 24 November)
More info here and below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⌛ – Deadline to apply: 5pm, 17 November
📆 – Residential Weekend (23 and 24 November)
More info here and below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Innervision Account Manager Model Programme
Welcome to the Innervision Account Manager Business Growth Programme (Phase 2) application form.
This six-month programme supports Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic-led businesses across the Liverpool ...
docs.google.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Are you a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic-led business in Liverpool City Region and looking to take the next step in your growth journey? 🌱🙏🏿
⌛ – Deadline to apply: 5pm, 17 November
📆 – Residential Weekend (23 and 24 November)
More info here and below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⌛ – Deadline to apply: 5pm, 17 November
📆 – Residential Weekend (23 and 24 November)
More info here and below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
There’s still time to apply for the government’s Common Ground Award…
❓ Open to VCSE organisations with charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes
🌱 Up to £10,000 per successful applicant
📆 Deadline for applications: 21 November 2025
Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
❓ Open to VCSE organisations with charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes
🌱 Up to £10,000 per successful applicant
📆 Deadline for applications: 21 November 2025
Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Common Ground Award: prospectus
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
There’s still time to apply for the government’s Common Ground Award…
❓ Open to VCSE organisations with charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes
🌱 Up to £10,000 per successful applicant
📆 Deadline for applications: 21 November 2025
Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
❓ Open to VCSE organisations with charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes
🌱 Up to £10,000 per successful applicant
📆 Deadline for applications: 21 November 2025
Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Street and a Half (SnA) is celebrating its first birthday! 🙌🥳🎉
Over a third of the space is now rented by STOs, artists, makers and creatives who’re helping make the space into a vibrant creative community.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/celebra...
Over a third of the space is now rented by STOs, artists, makers and creatives who’re helping make the space into a vibrant creative community.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/celebra...
Celebrating one year of Street and a Half - Kindred
We’re proud to celebrate the first full year of activity at Street and a Half in St Helens, with space filling up fast. Over the past three years, we’ve worked closely with St Helens Borough Council t...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Street and a Half (SnA) is celebrating its first birthday! 🙌🥳🎉
Over a third of the space is now rented by STOs, artists, makers and creatives who’re helping make the space into a vibrant creative community.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/celebra...
Over a third of the space is now rented by STOs, artists, makers and creatives who’re helping make the space into a vibrant creative community.
More here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/celebra...
As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, we’re not just marking a milestone – we’re looking ahead. 🙌
This is a moment to energise the social economy movement, shape the next phase and invite people to join us in a thriving, inclusive future.
Read more here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/buildin...
This is a moment to energise the social economy movement, shape the next phase and invite people to join us in a thriving, inclusive future.
Read more here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/buildin...
Building together - Kindred's next five years - Kindred
For the past five years, Kindred has shown what can happen when you invest in people, purpose and place – in the lived experience of people in their communities. This growing movement of socially-trad...
kindred-lcr.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, we’re not just marking a milestone – we’re looking ahead. 🙌
This is a moment to energise the social economy movement, shape the next phase and invite people to join us in a thriving, inclusive future.
Read more here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/buildin...
This is a moment to energise the social economy movement, shape the next phase and invite people to join us in a thriving, inclusive future.
Read more here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/buildin...