Social Impact
Social Impacts of Brimscombe Mill
Every year we measure and report on our social and environmental impact, as well as the key achievements of our social enterprises. It is these social impacts and how we serve our community that makes us who we are at Brimscombe Mill.
This social impact report shows the collective impact of all the social enterprises at Brimscombe Mill; Home Remedy, Bike Drop, Kids Stuff and Long Table as well as everything that goes on at The Mill.
To read our previous years reports click on the links below….
Below shows a snapshot of the social impacts in 2024/25.
1,324
referral packages provided to local individuals and families. That is 5 packages each working day.
42,802
meals produced by Long Table at the Mill this year. That is 165 meals every working day.
244
tonnes of items reused including bikes, toys, food waste & furniture. That is just under 1 tonne each working day.
63,063
hours of paid employment on site at Brimscombe Mill.
592
activities and events were held on site. These include craft, music event and book launches. This is 2.3 events each working day.
Back in June visionary economist and author of Doughnut Economics, Kate Raworth, joined us for a Sanctuary Series. She shared her vision for reimagining how we live, work and care for our planet. If you missed the talk we filmed it all and it is now up for you to watch. Click here to watch the whole talk.
"Thank you for inviting me into your community! The buzz of activity in Brimscombe Mill, and the warmth of company at the Long Table gave me such a strong sense of the regenerative and distributive future we know we can create - I hope many more people keep coming through your doors to experience it for themselves."
Kate Raworth
Our 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.
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.
