Local Business, Global Impact: Stories of Regeneration in Action

At the heart of regeneration are the founders doing the work, building businesses that blend creativity, community, and sustainability. Ian Steel Atkinsons Coffee Roasters & Tea Merchants, reviving a heritage brand through traceability, responsible production, and purpose-led leadership. Kate Brundrett, The Cumbria Network, helping founders rediscover creativity and confidence through regenerative leadership. Maria Benjamin, Dodgson Wood, pioneers circular, ethical, and community-based enterprise in the rural economy.