People and possibility​​

Here at Brimscombe Mill you can experience an economy that's better for everybody. Share what you can, take what you need and see your community transformed.

Old concepts

Since we were founded in 2015, we have been inspired by the vision laid out by Jesus in Luke 4 (below), of an economy rebuilt around the needs of the most marginalised. To achieve this, we look to the ancient model of the monastery, a centre of economic activity, learning and personal growth. When we centre our business model on justice and wellbeing, when we come together as a community, our shopping, working and living can help create a fairer, healthier world. ​

New approaches

Brimscombe Mill has the heart of a charity, and the body of a business. All our businesses are Community Interest Companies and work toward their fixed social purpose. We invest in and support our social enterprises, and the profits are then recycled into the local community through higher staff pay, community events and providing free or subsidised goods.

Our Luke 4 vision

We want to show the vulnerable that change is possible. To help free people who feel trapped, and tell the world a new way of living. To help free people from the things, systems and choices that oppress them, to proclaim a new start, a second chance of a good life.

Our impact

Every year we measure and report on our social and environmental impact, as well as the key achievements of our social enterprises.

941

referral packages provided to local individuals and families

83,649

meals made

300

tonnes of items reused including bikes, toys, food waste & furniture

63,084

hours of paid employment

17,760

attendees at activity sessions hosted by our social enterprises

Empowered by
The Grace Network

The Grace Network takes over large buildings and moves in social enterprises. All the businesses at Brimscombe Mill are part owned by Grace Network and part owned by the local enterprise community hub, with profits reinvested into the local community. 

Brimscombe Mill is the network’s first hub, and more will open in the very near future - watch this space.