Elaine Tomlinson is a dance teacher whose mission is to bring the joy of movement to Derbyshire communities. The D2 Business Starter Programme gave her the confidence to dance to her own beat.
Furlough and the seeds of a sound business idea led Matthew Hilton-Webb to join the D2 Starter Programme. The Cloth Filter Co. is a Whaley Bridge based company that produces and supplies organic, handmade cloth coffee filters to the speciality coffee market.
Helen Eleftheriou is founder of The Early Talent Consultancy. Her goal is to educate employers on the benefits of hiring young people and work with employers to increase access to careers opportunities for young people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or social background
Claire Zwozny-Bestwick is an eco-friendly silversmith and sculptor whose business, CRZyBest, shines brightly as a result of the D2 Business Starter Programme. Claire is a creator of original & bespoke gifts, jewellery, accessories and alternative bouquets, based in Derby
Richard Bradbury’s Chesterfield archery range brings together the benefits of being in woodland with a fun, inclusive and mindful activity. Realising his dream to introduce the benefits of this ancient pastime to others.
Sarah Hodgkinson is an engineer-cum-crafter, based in Hilton. When redundancy came knocking during Covid, she put her technical background to good use by designing her own craft products. Sarah is the creator of beautiful craft kits for adults and children.
Holly Morris used her background as a primary school teacher and her interest in mindfulness to launch a business that would seek to nurture mental wellbeing in children.
Anna Kelynack-Boddy’s wellbeing, mindfulness and yoga business continues to leap forward with the help of the D2 Business Starter Programme curriculum.