SMALL AWARDS 'SOLE TO SOLE' FINALIST 2025

East Dunbartonshire's Magical Crafting club SHORTLISTED FOR SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

Local firm the Magical Crafting Club, a local self made sustainable craft club for kids has been shortlisted for Britain’s best business Sole to Sole Award for best self-employed small business owner

May 22nd: Magical Crafting Club based in East Dunbartonshire, Bishopbriggs has been chosen as a finalist for the Sole to Sole at this year’s Small Awards.

Now in its ninth year, The Small Awards is a nationwide search for the UK’s greatest small firms, across all sectors. It is organised annually by Small Business Britain, which champions and supports the nation’s 5.5 million small firms.

The MCC was founded by Joanna Craig in 2021 and aims to provide creative, eco-friendly crafting experiences through after school & holiday camps, crafty parties, and family events. Our mission is to spark imagination and build confidence in children through hands-on learning and mindful creativity. The Sole to Sole Award for best self-employed small business owner that recognises sole traders and celebrates the resilience and drive it takes to grow a business alone.

This year sponsored by marketing solution Constant Contact, the Small Awards celebrate the successes of Britain’s small businesses, with eleven different awards for small firms leading the way across everything from sustainability to digital adoption, and showcasing all types of small businesses including social enterprises, family-owned businesses, sole traders and start-ups.

“Every year, the Small Awards celebrate the UK’s most inspiring small business owners, who are the heart of their communities, and are fuelling the nation’s economic growth,” said Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder of Small Business Britain.

“The awards are a great opportunity to recognise the success and contributions of so many small businesses - Joanna Craig is extremely deserving of being a finalist, and we look forward to celebrating together in May.”

Erika Robinson, UK General Manager at Constant Contact, said: “SMEs represent over 99 per cent of the business population in the UK, so they play a vital role in boosting the British economy, and deserve to have their tenacity and success celebrated.

“Constant Contact is committed to helping small businesses succeed, so we’re delighted to support The Small Awards this year and help celebrate the best of British SMEs.”

Joanna Craig is shocked and over the moon to be a finalist and looks forward to the London event in May

Judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners of all categories, including the overall winner of the Small Business of the Year award, will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 22 May 2025.

The ceremony will this year be held at St Mary’s Church in London, with plans underway for a fun-filled night of celebration, entertainment, and inspiration for guests.

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