Join a UK business community backing clean energy and continual improvement

We bring together like-minded businesses from across the UK that want to take practical action, strengthen their sustainability journey, and be part of a trusted national network.

Blue Patch also includes a directory of approved members, helping customers, collaborators and other businesses discover organisations that are engaged in sustainability and committed to continual improvement.

Whether you are a small business looking to build momentum, or a larger organisation wanting to support Blue Patch’s courses and training for micro-businesses, there is a place for you in the Blue Patch community.

Why join Blue Patch?

Blue Patch membership means:

• Joining a like-minded national community of businesses engaged in practical environmental improvement
• Increasing visibility through the Blue Patch directory of approved members*
• Building trust with customers and other businesses looking for organisations taking sustainability seriously
• Connecting nationally with businesses, collaborators and potential customers
• Showing commitment to continual improvement in the way your business operates

Choose your route

Business Member

For businesses that want to join the Blue Patch community, strengthen their sustainability journey, and be considered for inclusion in the Blue Patch directory of approved members.

Benefit from:

• Membership of the Blue Patch business community
• A profile in the Blue Patch directory
• Greater visibility to customers and other businesses seeking sustainability-engaged organisations
• Access to Blue Patch Learning; bite-sized courses and online workshops

Suitable for: micro-businesses, sole traders, start-ups, SMEs, independent brands, consultants, makers, retailers, service providers and other businesses.

Patron Member

For larger businesses, organisations and individuals that want to visibly support Blue Patch.

Patrons help Blue Patch widen access to practical sustainability support for smaller businesses that may have limited time, capacity or budget.

As a Patron, your organisation can:

• Demonstrate leadership by supporting smaller businesses to take practical environmental action
• Have a profile in the Blue Patch directory, where applicable
• Be recognised as an organisation or individual, helping grow the UK’s sustainability-minded business community

Suitable for: mission-aligned larger businesses, organisations, professional firms, sponsors, sector leaders, individuals and organisations.

A practical community with purpose

Blue Patch exists to support practical action, stronger connections and continual improvement across the UK business community.

By joining, you are not claiming to have all the answers. You are showing that your business wants to engage, improve and be part of a wider movement backing clean energy and a more sustainable future.

Reporting annual progress

We have a short annual sustainability check-in giving you the chance to enter the Blue Patch Awards.

What happens next

You will be contacted by one of the team. If you would like help please get in touch with Margy Newens +44 (0)7792726842 team@bluepatch.org

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What people say about Blue Patch

Here are some comments from members and associates.

Blue Patch’s workshop was very insightful. It was great to hear about ESG and the impact it will have on businesses. It was also great to interact and learn from other attendees. The session was eye-opening and I would highly recommend it to others.

Kemi, entrepreneur

Manchester Art Gallery is very happy to be hosting Blue Patch at the gallery, as part of our drive to support a more sustainable and ethical economy and switch to an ecologically sound way of life. The gallery has always had a role as a kind of ‘regulator valve’ as Manchester has grown from a town to a super city, championing the role of both ethics and aesthetics in the development of a healthy society. Manchester has set a zero carbon target for 2038 and this project underlines our commitment to achieving this goal, and at the same time supports the growth of community owned green energy across the land.

Alistair Hudson, Director of Manchester Art Gallery, 2018 – 2022.

Ruskin reminds manufacturers that the things they make and how they make them determines the nature of everyone’s world. The attention to thoughtful manufacture by Blue Patch makers makes them champions of social justice and environmental responsibility. That they achieve this by creating products of inspiring beauty is all the more remarkable. We are delighted to have Blue Patch at Brantwood.

Howard Hull, Director, Brantwood, 2024

In 2023 we applied for an Innovate UK grant. As a requirement for the application, we required a large company to partner with us. Blue Patch made introductions to the correct people in a very short space of time. As a result we won the grant. It has been a great journey which started with a simple phone call 🙂 Thank you Blue Patch 

Nishant, Member since 2022

Well done Blue Patch for being on the leading edge of the curve and thanks for promoting Laura’s Loom. I have to say of all the groups I’ve joined, the only group that I feel really cares about my business is Blue Patch. You’re always finding ways to help promote your members in a way that I’ve never experienced with any other marketing group. It makes being a member more than worthwhile, so thanks for that too.

Laura, Laura’s Loom. Member since 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

*Blue Patch is not an accredited body and does not confer accreditation or certification on its members. Membership with Blue Patch signifies alignment with Blue Patch’s values and participation in our community, but does not imply any form of official recognition, endorsement, or validation by a regulatory or accrediting authority.

If you would like further information you can contact us on joinus@bluepatch.org

tel. +44 (0)207 738 7267

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