Partners & Associates
Step Fair Trade Carpets
Label STEP has been working to achieve fair conditions in the manufacture and trade of handmade carpets since 1995. It operates in all major carpet producing countries: in Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan and Turkey.
Living Wage Foundation
Label STEP has been working to achieve fair conditions in the manufacture and trade of handmade carpets since 1995. It operates in all major carpet producing countries: in Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan and Turkey.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is the nation’s commitment to those brave men and women who proudly protect our nation with honor, courage, and commitment.
This pledge acknowledges that those who serve in the armed forces, and those who have served in the armed forces, deserve fair and respectful treatment in the communities, economies, and societies in which they serve.
As part of the covenant, members of the military community are enabled to easily access government and commercial services and products just like anyone else.
Soldiering On Awards 2020 Finalists
The Soldiering On Awards (SOA) recognise the outstanding achievements of those who have served their country, and the diverse people and groups who work together in support of the Armed Forces Community. We aim to encourage support for this remarkable community by celebrating the achievements of the people, teams and businesses within it.
Turquoise Mountain
Turquoise Mountain was founded in 2006 by HRH The Prince of Wales to revive historic areas and traditional crafts, to provide jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride.
Since 2006, Turquoise Mountain has restored over 150 historic buildings, trained over 15,000 artisans, treated over 165,000 patients at their Kabul clinic, and supported and generated over $17 million in sales of traditional crafts to international clients, including Kate Spade and London’s Connaught Hotel. Turquoise Mountain has also curated major international exhibitions at museums around the world, from the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.
Turquoise Mountain has now built over 50 small businesses in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and the Middle East, supporting a new generation of artisan entrepreneurs who will not only drive economic development, but also preserve their unique cultures and traditions.
Carma.Earth
Carma was founded in 2022 by Royal Navy veteran Jim Holland and Iain Gurney with a clear mission: to make a real impact on the planet while supporting veterans on their resettlement journey.
What started as a way to provide employment opportunities to veterans through tree planting in the UK has grown into a full-scale climate action platform - helping businesses and individuals easily integrate sustainability into their operations and daily lives.
From tree and kelp planting to verified carbon credits and plug-in climate solutions, we provide the tools to take meaningful, measurable action. Whether it's a one-off investment or an ongoing climate commitment, Carma provide a range of UK and global projects to suit even the most discerning of customers.
Carma believe that sustainability should be simple, impactful, and accessible - creating positive outcomes for business, people and the planet.
Afghanaid
Afghanaid support Afghans in the following ways: providing basic services, improving livelihoods, responding to emergencies, and mitigating the risk of disasters.
Afghainaid particularly targets vulnerable households – including those headed by women, or with elderly, chronically ill or disabled family members. Their work gives ordinary Afghans a voice in their own development, making them active participants in shaping the future of their country.
FSB
FSB membership means inclusive support, market-leading benefits and a voice heard in governments at all levels. If you are self-employed or own a small business, membership is built from the ground up to help you achieve your ambitions.
As experts in business, FSB offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. There mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. We are a not-for-profit organisation, led by a team, which exists to serve the small business community across the UK.
Afghan Business Association UK
As the leading group of Afghan businesses in the United Kingdom, ABA-UK is at the forefront of campaigning and lobbying for the interests of Afghan businesses, supporting pro-growth government policies and providing its members with vital connections and networking opportunities to give them an edge over their competitors.
