BO Case Studies

Sissy Rooney, Founder of Street Style Surgery

Sissy uses fashion as a medium to instil confidence and creativity within the youth of today.

Sam Wilson, Founder of Bars by Design

A successful entrepreneur, she started her own business, Bars by Design, six years ago and within the first year secured contracts with Microsoft, Sky, Radio One, ITV, Cartier Polo, and Estee Lauder amongst many others.

Brian Walmsley, Founder of Fairgift

Fairgift is a family-run social enterprise that works with 44 fair trade producer groups in Africa, Asia & Latin America.

Clare Gillbanks is an entrepreneur, business owner & event planner.  She's a personal matchmaker with a reputation and a freelance marketing consultant. 

Tim Badham, founder of Innerplace

Innerplace was created by ex Merrill Lynch banker Tim Badham to fulfil a service that he felt was not being well addressed - a professional service that delivered on its promises and offered privileged access to the finest nightlife and entertainment with minimal hassle.

Gideon Burrows, founder of NGO Media

Gideon Burrows is founder of ngo.media, an editorial agency that works exclusively with charities and socially driven organisations.

Alison Oultram, founder of Arabella Miller

The Arabella Miller story began after our youngest daughter developed severe baby eczema (inherited from Daddy!) and we looked for eczema friendly baby clothing to ease her skin irritation.

Kim Stoddart, founder of Blue Rocket 

Kim is a social entrepreneur and ethical business woman focused on setting up a range of businesses that operate in an ethical and sustainable way.

Cath Conway, Founder of Unpackaged

Unpackaged- the better way for you to buy organic wholefoods and environmentally friendly products for your home.

Maggie McMillan, Founder of the Style Counsel

Maggie McMillan, finally succumbed to a lifelong obsession with clothes and fashion, when she trained in Paris to be an Image and Style Consultant.