Meet our fantastic patrons; businesses and individuals who are supporting Blue Patch, a national social enterprise. Through their help we run our annual sustainability awards and provide the free LET’S DO NET ZER0 programme, training businesses to be net zero.
Patrons are helping Blue Patch to connect low-carbon, sustainable businesses and consumers across the UK and Ireland.
Thrive Renewables
“Thrive Renewables exists to connect people to clean energy projects, providing a rewarding relationship with the UK’s transition to a cleaner, smarter energy system. We identify with Blue Patch’s mission to connect up vibrant, sustainable businesses across the country. We are both raising consciousness and empowering a growing community of individuals to bring about change.” Matthew Clayton, Managing Director.
Naturesave Insurance and the Naturesave Trust
“Naturesave’s ethos is to use insurance to promote sustainability, so we are delighted with our Blue Patch partnership and hope that we can help their community of creative businesses become even more sustainable” Claire Humphreys, Director. Naturesave Insurance is a UK award winning green and ethical Insurance Broker that has donated over £1 million to their charity The Naturesave Trust. The Naturesave Trust was founded in 1995 as a means of mitigating damage to the environment by providing grant funding for sustainability projects across the UK. The trust is solely funded by Naturesave Insurance. Blue Patch is insured by Naturesave too!
Silverfish Impact Tech
Silverfish is a global network of experts committed to helping companies make a positive impact on society and the environment. The company has supported Blue Patch previously to create a film showcasing the sustainable business community.
Ranjit Paul
Ranjit is a member of Blue Patch’s advisory board supporting the charity’s financial planning. He is a chief financial officer with extensive experience in finance leadership roles at listed and private companies. He has served on executive management committees and supported Board and other governance committees. He is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Outside work, he likes cooking food from different parts of the world and loves travelling to new places. He likes yoga and long walks, especially with his four-legged walking buddy Zeus.
Watertight International and Mary Long-Dhonau OBE
An Environment Agency approved provider, Watertight International design, source, install and maintain bespoke and innovative property flood resilience solutions. Watertight works with the UK ’s Flood Champion, Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, affectionately known as ‘Mary Queen of Floods’. Together they provided a free workshop for Blue Patch members and local businesses in south London. They are experts in flood and we are delighted that they have now joined Blue Patch as Patrons so we can help to educate businesses and the public on ways to protect their properties and their livelihoods.
Would you like to find out about joining patrons? We’d be delighted to send you information. Please email Margy Newens joinus@bluepatch.org or call +44 (0)2077387267
