Workplace Safari- It’s a jungle out there: explore the best in the business

GM Business Growth Hub is delighted to be hosting a ‘Workplace Safari’ at Thomas Kneale & Co in Ancoats.

Thomas Kneale is one of the UK’s largest B2B providers of bedroom and bathroom textiles, with a wide-ranging customer base including blue chip multi-national organisations, private businesses and a number of Government Departments. Witnessing the globalisation of the textile trade, a number of recessions and economic challenges, Thomas Kneale has remained steadfast, adapting and developing throughout.

Responding to the ever-changing business environment, the business kept on investing in different aspects of the company; reducing their carbon footprint and upskilling their workforce. In April 2023, Thomas Kneale became an inaugural recipient of the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category, awarded to just 15 businesses nationwide.

On the path of evolution, Thomas Kneale has been supported by GM Business Growth Hub. By offering their professional knowledge and business support service, The Hub helped Thomas Kneale overcome different development hurdles.

During this Workplace Safari, we will take a small group of guests to visit Thomas Kneale’s warehouse to learn about their excellent business practices (particularly around manufacturing, decarbonisation, Bee Net Zero, growth, innovation, workforce development, social impact, and health & wellbeing); have a tour of their workplace; and to network with like-minded professionals

Attendees will be expected to make their own way to and from the event and will meet at Arbry House, Unit 6 Piccadilly Trading Estate, Manchester M1 2NP at 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start. (There is plenty of free parking available)

Please note: This event is aimed at those who can affect change within their organisation. Attendance will initially be limited to one person per organisation due to the small group size.

Workplace Safaris

Workplace Safaris are a unique opportunity to hear how other organisations approach certain areas to achieve best practice, overcome challenges, and guarantee growth.

If your organisation is interested in hosting a Workplace Safari for the Hub, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Data Privacy

By registering to attend you consent to your name, job title, organisation name, organisation details and your email address being shared with other attendees of this event. You may withdraw this consent at any time by emailing [email protected]

During a Workplace Safari, photography and videography may be taken for use by the GM Business Growth Hub. In registering, you consent to the use of photography and videography that may include you. If you do not wish to consent to any photography or videography, you may withdraw this by emailing us at [email protected]

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

• Greater Manchester Clients Only
• Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
• Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Arbry House, Unit 6, Manchester, United Kingdom