A local consultant has been shortlisted for a major local business award, just two years it was launched.

Kindred CSR has been shortlisted for the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 'Excellence is Responsible Business' category, with founder Alison Phillips saying she never imagined another shortlisting would come so soon.

"Being shortlisted for the Excellence in Responsible Business category has proved that small can definitely be mighty, and that any business can be recognised for their positive environmental and societal impact," Alison said.

"I'm really looking forward to meeting the other shortlisted businesses and celebrating together at the awards nigh on the 16 March."

As a micro business, Kindred CSR has been growing steadily since it started in November 2020.

Alison's redundancy coincided with the pandemic, so she decided to "go it alone" and use her skills and passion for socio-economic benefit as a driver to enable all businesses to become more purpose focused.

Over the past two years, she has worked with local, national and international companies to support their environmental and social impact in a way that is effective yet realistic to her clients and their values.

As she has built her client base, Alison has also built and maintained links to the local community through donations to local good causes such as the Medics to Medics group who provide medical support to Ukraine, as well as toys over festive season.

Through Kindred, Alison is also currently secretary of the Kenilworth Chamber of Trade and uses some of her work time and resources to support her activities as a local Beaver leader.

Alison says she believes education is the key to change, and has always provided free sustainability consultations, workshops and presentations to raise awareness of how businesses can benefit from purpose driven action.

Get in touch with her if you would like to meet for a coffee and find out more about how she can help you. Email: [email protected]