VEGAN BUSINESS CONNECTION
Supporting Cruelty-Free Businesses
Vegan Business Connection Directory ... Latest News ... Add-an-Entry Veggies Catering Campaign, 245 Gladstone Street, NOTTINGHAM, England, NG7 6HX.
Tel: 0845 458 9595 - E-mail vbc@veggies.org.uk
The Vegan Business Connection (VBC) encourages mutual support for cruelty-free businesses, i.e. those using no animal ingredients whatsoever and striving to minimise environmental, human and animal rights abuses. The V.B.C. gives as much importance to the proprietors, as to the goods or services traded. It is to those who run such businesses that we can look for guarantees of their ethical standards, and knowledge of vegan issues.
The Vegan Business Connection forms the Trading Section of Veggies Directory (a.k.a. the Animal Contacts Directory). Information is supplied mainly by the businesses themselves, or through recommendations from other sources. Further vegan trading contacts and product info may be found at Vegan Village, IsItVegan.info and the Animal Free Shopper.
If you work in a way that is sympathetic to the promotion of veganism, or supply specific vegan goods / services, or wish to recommend someone else, please send details : submissions form here.
This website is dedicated to the memory of Arthur Ling, founding director of pioneering vegan company Plamil Foods Ltd, former president of the Vegan Society and founder of the Vegan Business Connection, (a.k.a. Vegan Inspired Proprietors).
Launched in 2007, you might also like to check out the 'Vegan Chamber of Commerce', including their UK Listing
LATEST NEWS and NEW DIRECTORY ENTRIES The following are believed to be fully vegan enterprises, with vegans contacts or proprietors, unless stated otherwise.
For Sale: Ambrosian Foods . New entry Jan'07Established business of Organic vegetarian frozen food manufacturing.Soil Association registered and Vegan Society registered. Currently based in Leicester, but can be moved and set up in any location.
Sale includes: 900cc Bedford Rascal freezer van, taxed and tested Stainless steel double sink, stainless steel work tables, 3 chest freezers, 2 blast freezers, 1larder fridge, 1 pastry machine, 1 cement mixer(food regulated),1 pie maker, racking/shelving and all necessary equiptment to run business. Goodwill and any made up stock. Also will help set up and show day to day running procedures.
Price: 10 thousand pounds
Please contact: Trish Woodhouse on: 01455888284 or email: info@bigrednews.com
Arbonne . New entry Dec'07Derek Groves, 11 Wood Avenue, , Ashville, NC, U S A, NC 28803
Ph: +1 828 299 8814
Email: derekgroves .at. yahoo.com
Website: http://www.derekgroves.myarbonne.comI am seeking consultants in the UK to market this amazing line of 100% certified vegan skin, hair & cosmetic products. As a vegan, I am passionate about this line and our products just became available in the UK this month.
THE BEANSTALK . New entry Dec'07Dianne & Adam Houlli, 25 North Street, Brighton, BN1
(corner of Meeting House Lane, opp Rush)Veggie & vegan but predominantly vegan cafe. Run by AR mother and son. Hot and cold food incl. vegan pasties, cakes & cheesecake. Baguettes with Redwoods Cheatin and Cheezly, curry, chinese food e.g. tofu in black-bean sauce. Open 9-6 but they plan to extend to 8-10pm. Please support them!
Note: This is not all vegan but is very vegan friendly. With support and encouragement they are likely to increase the veganness of their catering.
New entry Nov'07
South-side Movers Removals In Edinburgh
Max, St Peter's Place, Viewforth, Edinburgh, EH3 9PJ
Ph: 07906 166 122
Email: southsidemovers -at- hotmail.com
Website: http://www.southsidemovers.org/
Also: http://www.removals-in-edinburgh.co.uk/
And: http://www.man-van-edinburgh.co.uk/Domestic removals business based in Edinburgh, local or long distance, wholly run, owned & worked by vegans in Edinburgh.
We actively promote veganism and always encourage vegans to contact us.
. New entry June'07
SOW AND GROW ORGANICS
Jenny Hall / Keith Griggs, C/o 20 Hawthorn Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NQ
Ph: 01942 621769
Email: info at sowandgroworganics.co.uk
Website: http://www.sowandgroworganics.co.uk/Vegan organic smallholding bringing home delivered veggie bags to the Wigan communities of Kings Moss, Orrell, Upholland and Billinge, in Lancashire.
Also providing evening classes, workshops and “on the plot” training in different aspects of organic vegetable growing
. New entry May'07
BO-JO DESIGN
Johanna Best, Gilfach Y Rhiw, Brechfa, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA32 7QJ
Ph: 020 8099 6595 / Sweden +46 4552 4133
Email: info@bojodesign.co.uk
Website: http://www.bojodesign.co.uk/Print Design, Web Design, Branding, Copywriting.
Specializes in working with animal/environmentally friendly companies and organisations. 10% discount on all services to Vegan Society, Animal Aid and Viva! members.
MATHS AND SCIENCE TUTORING . New entry May'07Rob Jarrett, 48 Grange Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5HU
Ph: 01273 738235 / 07947 183046
Email: rob.jarrett at btinternet.comTutoring for SATs, GCSE, A levels in Maths, Science and Nutrition.
New entry April'07
HEALING FROM THE EARTH
Josie Lake, 53 Lanercost Crescent, Monkston, Milton Keynes, MK10 9EA
Ph: 07969 086323
Email: Lakejosu -at- aol.com
Website: http://www.hfte.co.ukA Holistic Practitioner for animals and people offering a wide range of therapies, supporting animal welfare/rights and promoting natural living.
Makes and supplies hand made toiletries for animals and people, made from 100% natural and organic ingredients that are not tested on animals.
. New entry April'07
CAFE KINO
3 Ninetree Hill, Bristol, BS1 3SB
Ph: 0117 9249200Email: eat@cafe-kino.com
Website: http://www.cafe-kino.comCafe Kino is a not-for-profit co-operative owned and operated by its' workers and run in part by volunteers. we strive to create a viable business which is open, fair and mutually supportive of all those with whom we are associated.
we aim to implement ecological practices throughout the company and are committed to providing delicious, ethically sourced food and drink served to consistently high standards at reasonable prices.
we hope to continue developing the cafe as an inspiring community space and focus for independent cultural and political activity. we host regular meetings and events and are always open to interesting ideas.
New entry Feb'07
BABY CAKES DIRECT
115 Northwood Lane, Darley Dale, MATLOCK, Derbyshire, DE4 2HS
Julie Marsden: 07951 215121Email: enquiries@babycakesdirect.co.uk
Website: http://www.babycakesdirect.co.ukBaby Cakes Direct is a totally vegan bakery specialising in cakes and birthday cakes for dairy egg free diets some are gluten and wheat free too.Sent out by mail order and order on line
Julie Marsden is owner of this new totally vegan business set up after running a vegetarian business Peak Feast, which has now been sold. She has been in vegetarian catering over 30 years - the first Restaurant was Poppies in Bristol in the late seventies early eighties. Baby Cakes Direct is registered with The Vegan Society and Viva! and will be attending the 2007 Viva! roadshow in Leeds. Products are sent out by mail order and can be ordered on line. Larger products sent out through Blue Lotus Products. Some wholesale supplied to Delis/specialist shops.
FUSE WORKERS CO-OP LIMITED . New entry Feb'071 The Cliff, BRIGHTON, BN2 5RF
Nick Richardson: 0845 330 4511 / 0781 515 0570
Email: nickr[at]fuse-limited.fsnet.co.ukElectrition and general building contractors.
NO COWS . New entry Feb'0736 Marcus Close, HAVERHILL, Suffolk, CB9 ONT
Claire Morrissey: 07806 702758Email: info[at]nocows.com
Website: http://www.nocows.com/NO COWS cares about people, animals and the environment. It was established to offer a fabulous yet ethical shopping experience for our customers. Our products have been specially selected because they are not only wonderful, but are all animal and cruelty-free, organic wherever possible and have minimum impact on the environment. We are very proud that all of our products are Vegan Society Accredited. Enjoy our luxurious goodies including organic wines and towels, soy candles, organic soaps and completely animal free cosmetics.
. New entry Jan'07
FCL COMPUTING
The IBIC, Holt Court South, Aston Science Park, Jennens Road, BIRMINGHAM, B7 4EJ
Frank Thunder: 0121 250 3555 / 07770 630121 / Fax: 0121 250 3517Email: info@fclcomputing.com
Website: http://www.fclcomputing.com/FCL Computing & Software Solutions was set up as a solution centre that also offered its clients advice and help on business matters including various forms of financing and grants. With more than 18 years industry specific experience of both corporate and small-business IT and accounting solutions, we believe that with this focus on the business as a whole, we are providing the customer with a complete solution.
We provide a range of systems and associated services: Accounting - CRM - Networks - Web Design - Sage and Microsoft Software. We can take responsibility for any part of your IT infrastructure and we can work closely with your staff to ensure maximum benefits and efficiencies are obtained.
Business Link accredited, we can also work with your organisation to see what methods of funding might be brought into play in order to meet your requirements. A Vegan owned business
New entry Jan'07STARDUST THERAPIES
Ziggy Woodward, Allsorts Psychic Cafe, 22 Carlton Place, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2DY
Bookings: 023 8023 7561 Chat: 023 8064 3813Email: ziggy[AT]stardust-therapies.co.uk
Website: http://www.www.stardust-therapies.co.uk/Vegan business run by vegan therapist Ziggy Woodward. I offer reflexology, Indian head massage and Swedish Massage at the moment, but will be adding new therapies continually! I use only vegan friendly products in my treatments; if possible also organic products. I recycle as much as possible and only use eco-cleaning products to launder towels, clean my treatment couch etc. When I become more established I aim to donate some of my income to good causes. At the moment, Stardust Therapies is run on pretty much an ad hoc basis. I also aim to have a treatment room in my new home when I finally move to Southampton from Eastleigh, hopefully this year! (2007).
VEGAN BUSINESS FOR SALE
. New entry Jan'07
AMBROSIAN VEGETARIAN FOODS
Highfields Lodge, 69 Occupation Rd, Albert Village, Leics, DE11 8HA
Alan Beck: 01283 225055Email: ambrosian@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.synergynet.co.uk/ambrosian/Ambrosian Vegetarian Foods is for sale. Producing high quality home-made Organic Vegan food. Our range of frozen Pies, Sosage Rolls and Pasties are Vegan Society and Soil Association approved. Included in the sale is all the equipment i.e walk in and blast freezers, pastry mixing machine, freezer van, pie machine, tables etc.
. New entry Jan'07
EARTH STAR
67 Pendeford Avenue, , WOLVERHAMPTON, WV6 9EH
Kerry Ann Lewis: 01902 682557Email: kerry@earthstarshop.co.uk
Website: http://www.earthstarshop.co.ukVegan business run by long term vegan; Selling everything from gelatine-free Incense to Tarot Cards, Jewellery, greetings cards for all occasions, smudge sticks, cauldrons, pendulums etc..... something for most tastes!
Earth Star do not stock products containing any animal ingredients or products/ingredients tested on animals.
. New entry Dec'06
ECO-HANDYMAN
Leon Reed, 28 Carlton Road, Long Eaton, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 3LF
Ph: 07891 499558 / 0115 946 5020Email: elreedxxiii[at]hotmail.com
Website: http://www.myspace.com/theecohandymanHandyman/carpentry service. Eco-friendly & recycled /reclaimed products & materials, brought by bike.
New entry Nov'06RAW GAIA
Hector Bolanos, 39 Kemp Court, Church Place, BRIGHTON, BN2 5JU
Ph: 01273 311476Email: info[at]rawgaia.com
Website: http://www.rawgaia.com100% organic, vegan and raw, living skin care products.
. New entry Nov'06
ALTERNATIVE SOLES
2 Alnwick Terrace, Wideopen, Newcaslte upon Tyne, NE13 6NJ
(visits by appointment only)
Ph: Vicky Elliott 0191 236 4904Website: http://www.alternativesoles.com/
Internet shop for cruelty free shoes, bags, gifts & more.
Alternative Soles aims to offer a range of carefully selected products that are cruelty free & suitable for vegetarians & vegans.
Our products are free from animal ingredients, our footware is made from non leather alternatives and do not contain wool.
. New entry Nov'06
HAPPY COW CATERING
Ph: 01392 360121
Email: rolanda[at]effa-uk.org
Website: http://www.effa-uk.org/notices.aspxAll vegan party buffets. Savouries, sandwiches, salads, desserts. Delivery within 25 miles of Exeter. £6 per head (min 10).
Sample Party Buffet Menu Savouries Sandwiches Sos Rolls
Pizza
QuicheMushroom Pate and salad
Hummus and salad
Cheezly & tomatoSalads Dessert Cous Cous salad
Spicy rice salad
ColeslawChocolate Fridge Cake
Trifle
Bakewell TartDeliveries are free within Exeter but subject to travel costs if further afield.
Deliveries can be made to any location within a 25 mile radius of Exeter.
Alternatively the food can be picked up.
. New entry Oct'06
VEGAN NAILS
Ph: 07984 711107
Email: info[at]vegannails.co.uk
Website: http://www.vegannails.co.uk/Manicures in the comfort of your own home. Nail extensions & nail art also available now.
Based in Sheffield. All the products used are not tested on animals and do not contain any animal ingredients making them suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
DAVID HEMBROW, BASKETMAKER . Revised Oct'06
70 St Albans Road, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 2HG
Ph: 01223 528563New Email: baskets[at]hembrow.eu
New Website: http://www.hembrow.euTraditional English Willow basketmaker. Practical and decorative designs stocked, or made to order.
COMMCLEAN SERVICES . New entry Oct'062 Orchard Cottages, Chapel Lane, Epperstone, NOTTINGHAM, NG14 6EA
Ph: 0115 966 5663 / 0845 434 9239
Email: Leyton[at]commclean.co.uk
Website: http://www.commclean.co.ukThe Environmentally Conscious Cleaning Company
For a no obligation quote call 0115 966 5663 or 07980 755978 or visit www.commclean.co.uk
- We are proud to be different in an industry that produces and uses a vast array of polluting chemicals.
- Offering a professional, high standard cleaning service for offices, shops, restaurants, cafes and commercial premises.
- We use “environmentally friendly” cleaning products.
- All cleaning rags and packaging are taken away to be recycled.
- All customer’s waste that we are asked to remove is disposed of responsibly.
- Recycled consumables (toilet paper etc).
GORGE INVESTMENTS . New entry Oct'0615 New Road, Ironbridge, TELFORD, Shropshire TF8 7AU
Ph: 01952 432874
Email: malc[at]c3173.freeserve.co.ukGorge Investments is a new vegan run and owned property management company, with houses to rent in Shropshire. Four, 3-bedroomed houses ready for renting at the end on November 2006.
The houses are an end of terrace block in a beautiful green location, near Telford park and just five minutes walk from Telford town centre and bus station. The houses have been re-wired, have new gas combi-boilers with central heating and are partially double glazed. Each house has enclosed, easily maintained gardens and private parking.
Vegans or vegetarians preferred. Rent ranging from £525 - £550 per month
. New entry Sept'06
Plymouth Environment Centre, c/o Greenbank Neighbourhood Office, 35 Armada Street, Greenbank, PLYMOUTH, Devon, PL4 8LZ
Ph: 01752 290015Email: info[at]plymouthenvironmentcentre.org.uk
Website: http://plymouthenvironmentcentre.org.uk/Our charitable objects are to advance the education of the public in Plymouth and its surrounding area in all aspects of ecologically sustainable lifestyles and development in accordance with vegan principles:
Charity No. 1115381 . Company No. 5747622)
- by the provision and distribution of information about organisations, campaigns, scheme and projects that exist to protect the environment and improve quality of life for humans and animals; and
- by the encouragement of greater consideration towards the environment, humans and animals for the benefit of the public.
. New entry September '06
VEGGIE POWER
Chris Kennett: 02392 611607 (Portsmouth, Hampshire)Email: info[at]veggiepower.co.uk
Website: http://www.veggiepower.co.uk/Information, supplies and assistance to convert diesel cars to run sustainably on vegetable oil.
We can:
- Provide information so that you may convert your car by yourself (quite complicated)
- Supply you with a Veggie Power Kit so that you can convert your own diesel car with relative ease
- Fit our Veggie Power kit to your diesel car if you don't have the practical skills or time
NATURES TREATS . New entry September '06Chris Kennett: 02392 611607 (Portsmouth, Hampshire)
Email: info[at]naturestreats.co.uk
Website: http://naturestreats.co.uk/Delicious Raw Cakes, made from organic dried fruit, nuts, spices and carob; including Hemp Brownies, Hazlenut Brownies, Fruit Cakes, Ginger Cakes, Carob Orange Cake, Coconut Crumbles and Carob Coconut Crumbles.
Natures Treats have supported the LONDON VEGAN FESTIVAL for the last 7 years.
Email for more details or to place orders.
FRAMETASTIC LTD . New entry September '06Tracey, Unit 11F Alston Works, Alston Road, HIGH BARNET, Hertfordshire, EN5 4HH
Email: frametasticltd[at]hotmail.com
Website: http://www.frametastic.co.ukPicture framing primarily for businesses on account.
With 15 years experience of framing and Fine Art Trade Guild commended, I am determined to be the worlds first Eco-freindly, vegan picture framer. GCF qualified framer of 17 yrs experience. Slowly researching all ingredients used to make sure they are animal product free/not tested on animals, recycling and only using wood from sustainable forests.
BONNELLI ICES . New entry Aug'06Vick Bonner, 2 The Moorings, Fall Ings, WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire, WF1 5DT
Email vickbonski[at]yahoo.co.ukBonnellis vegan ice cream trike - happy to attend campaigns, demos, parties, festivals etc in West Yorkshire area. Often found at Sandal Castle or in and around Wakefield.
. New entry May'06
Katie, South East Pet Companions, Silver Tree Close, , WALTON ON THAMES, Surrey, KT12 1NW
Email: info[at]southeastpets.co.uk
Website: http://www.southeastpets.co.ukIt can be traumatic for any animal to go to new surroundings; be it kennels, catteries or a strangers home.Our House Sitting and Daily Visiting Services offer dogs, cats, rabbits and other much loved pets boarding in the place they love best - their own home. Our experienced and vetted Pet Sitters will either remain in the clients property on a residential basis or visit once or twice a day to care for the physical and emotional welfare of their pets, whilst adding security to an otherwise vacant property.
DOWNBOUND.CO.UK . New entry May'06Susan Lowry: susan.lowry[at]downbound.co.uk
Website: http://www.downbound.co.uk/Online shopping with hundreds of products that promote animal rights (vegan), human rights (non-sweatshop and fair trade), and the environment (organic wherever possible). Organic hemp clothing, shoes and accessories, animal rights videos and much more.
DIVINE FROG WEB SERVICES . New entry May'06
Ian: 07981 057697
Email info[at]divinefrog.co.uk
Website: http://www.divinefrog.co.uk/Internet services: website design, implementation, development, maintenance, hosting and email.
Vegfam Trustee Friedenstern Howard had been ill during this year.
Late on Saturday evening, 8th April 2006, Frieden died at his home "The Sanctuary" (Vegfam H/Q).
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends (including Vegfam Council) and by Vegfam supporters and donors.
The funeral service took place on Friday 21st April, at Exeter and Devon Crematorium, followed by a gathering at Exeter Friends Meeting House. A memorial service was held in September. A suitable Vegfam project will be funded, in memory of Frieden.
VEGFAM
c/o Sundra & Simon, Cwm Cottage, Cwmynys, Cilycwm, LLANDOVERY, Carmarthenshire, , SA20 0EU
Ph: 01550 721197Email vegfam[at]veganvillage.co.uk
Website: www.veganvillage.co.uk/vegfamVegetarian/vegan famine relief. Feeding infants, leaf protein, tree planting, seeds, wells etc.
CAFE NOMAD . New entry March'06Malcom Tandy, 118 Hucknall Road, Carrington, NOTTINGHAM, NG5 1AD
Ph: 0787 044 9490Email malcolmtandy[at]btinternet.com
(Temporary website c/o Veggies: http://www.veggies.org.uk/page.php?ref=710International Vegetarian and Vegan Cuisine. Cafe, restaurant, take-away & outside catering.
Note: This one is not all vegan but is very vegan friendly, and we at Veggies are working on increasing the veganness of this restaurant, local to our Nottingham base.
CLEARCONSCIENCE . New entry March'06Katie Firth, PO Box 1077, HIGH WYCOMBE, Buckinghamshire, HP10 8WZ
Ph: 07791 692831Email katiefirth[at]clearconscience.co.uk
Website: http://www.clearconscience.co.ukCruelty Free body care. All suitable for vegans.
DAVID YATES, ARTIST New entry March'0661 Abbot's Garth, Seamer, SCARBOROUGH, North Yorkshire, YO12 4QN
Ph: 01723 863797 / Also: 07717 471592Email info[at]davidyates.org
Website: http://www.davidyates.orgFreelance, self-employed artist, wherever possible adhering to vegan ideals and sustainable living.
"I am a freelance, self-employed artist. I work with a philosophy based on openness and co-operation; sustainability; meeting real needs at creative and spiritual levels; and wherever possible adhering to vegan ideals". I am committed to:
- Conserving natural resources
- Eliminating waste and recycling
- Reducing energy use
- Using public transport or cycling
DRUMSKEOCH BED & BREAKFAST New entry Feb'06Rebecca, Drumskeoch Farm, Pinwherry, GIRVAN, Ayreshire, Scotland, KA26 0QB
Ph: 01465 841172Email Drumskeoch[at]wildmail.com
Website: http://www.drumskeoch.co.ukVegan-aware, all-organic veggies b&b, in middle of of countryside, for excellent walking/cycling.
Everything organic, even the bedding etc. Pets may possibly be accommodated by special arrangement, due to resident sheep & chickens (who came with the property and are now part of the family). Chickens provide 'sanctuary-grade' eggs".
(Note: not a fully vegan business).
V1 VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD Deleted entry Dec'05Sadly V1 is closed and now seems unlikely to re-open in a different location.
Our best wishes top Tamsin Evans who ran V1 so successfully for 6 years."Use them or loose them - support vegans in business".
ELLERBY B&B New entry Nov'05Carol Spencer The Croft, Main Road, New Ellerby, HULL, HU11 5AP
Ph: 01964 562676Email carol.spencer[at]tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.ellerbycroft.co.ukB&B serving vegan food. Offers a range of natural therapies. Surrounded by peaceful countryside. We pride ourselves in using only the finest vegan ingredients, sourcing organic and Fair Traded products wherever possible.
"We have recently opened a B&B serving vegan food, which is mostly organic.
We are also able to offer Natural Therapies, for further details please visit our website".
HOUSE OF LIFE New entry Oct'05Reuben John, Mercury Hs., Shipstones Business Centre, Northgate, New Basford, NOTTINGHAM, NG7 7FN
Ph: 08704 870215 / Also: 07904 402209Email info[at]houseoflife.co.uk
Website: http://houseoflife.co.ukProducers of Vebab (vegan kebab) & other vegan foods. Event catering. Organiser of East Midlands Vegan Festival.
DERBYSHIRE VEGAN CATERINGFollowing the June 2005 demise of the excellent GOOD FOR YOU! WORLD FOOD CAFE in Matlock, proprietor Caron Jones is continuing to run a catering business, providing vegan and gluten-free catering, organising and decorating for events & alternative celebrations.
Contact Caron at Hurstler House, 47-49 Smedley Street East, MATLOCK, Derbyshire, DE4 3FQ
Ph: 01629 583349 / Mobile: 07906 145871Email r.litchfield[at]virgin.net
"Following rumours of it's demise, Country Life does need help - it is back on the market and the trustees are trying to turn it around. If there is anyone interested in buying it - then let me know. I am actually one of the trustee directors of Country Life."
Thanks Manjit Biant manjit01[at]ntlworld.com (5th June 2005)Stop Press - Sept'06: Country Life "has been closed now and the premises sold".
"Use them or loose them - support vegans in business".
The all-vegan, community-based bakery and wholefood store has found new proprietors, securing its' future and supplies of cakes and baked goods to Veggies Catering Campaign, who distribute their products to vegan and green and animal rights events throughout the UK.
For further details contact Lenore and Andrew, 42 Foxhall Road , Forest Fields , NOTTINGHAM, NG7 6LJ . Ph: 0115 910 3013
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