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K I N D R E D
@kindredlcr.bsky.social
Kindred connects, supports & harnesses local entrepreneurialism for social good, in Liverpool City Region. Want to get in touch? Email info(at)kindred-lcr.co.uk

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December 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Power to Change has done an incredible job, working with our team to help community businesses grow and keep more money flowing throughout the social economy. You can help – not just for Community Business Week 2025, but beyond, too!
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A community business is a business that trades products and services and is run by local people for the benefit of the local community.

And this week, we’re joining community businesses across the country to showcase the businesses that make our towns and cities vibrant, resilient and inclusive.
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
‘Think-do tank’ Power to Change has played a key part in helping support STOs and community initiatives for ten years and has been instrumental in Kindred’s emergence and growth, giving us £1m in funding, start-up expertise and ongoing support.

Discover LCR’s STOs on Based: wearebased.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Together, they’ve:⁠

💷 Generated £35.9m in social and economic value⁠
👥 Supported 421,735 people⁠
💼 Created nearly 200 new jobs⁠

This is what happens when communities lead the change 🌿⁠

Read our 2024 impact report through the Linktree in our bio!⁠
November 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Our focus now is to ensure that this is implemented across the business ecosystem and we work together as one city region to grow our collective impact and change the economy for the better.”⁠

Read all about it here: kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/lcrs-lo...
LCR’s Local Growth Plan: building an inclusive economy - Kindred
Kindred director Jen Van der Merwe spoke at last week’s launch of Liverpool City Region’s Growth Plan, focusing on inclusive and meaningful growth. “Growth must mean something to everyone in the regio...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Kindred director Jen represents the social economy on Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Business and Enterprise board, which has been helping to develop the Growth Plan.

“The Growth Plan is bold and ambitious – underpinned by a commitment to an inclusive economy,” says Jen.
November 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Salary: £23,809 per year (full-time)⁠
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week⁠
Location: Liverpool City Region (flexible working available)⁠
Deadline: Friday 12 December (midnight) ⁠

kindred-lcr.co.uk/news/were-hi...

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We’re hiring: Finance and Investment Assistant - Kindred
Kindred is looking for a Finance and Investment Assistant – someone who can help keep our financial and investment systems running smoothly while supporting the social-trading organisations (STOs) we ...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The Kirkby pop-up shop will host a series of events, including somatic therapy workshops, social business and community project advice, clothing swaps, care circles and a wide range of creative classes.

Times, dates and more can be found on our blog!
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM