Inspiring Business of the Year Winners - Goods for Good!

Stand-out charity which sends humanitarian aid around the world celebrates double award win.

Acharity which has sent over £40m in aid around the world has been rewarded for its inspirational efforts with two business awards.

Goods for Good sources and delivers humanitarian aid such as clothing, medicine and blankets to people hit by poverty, tragedy and disaster.

Since 2018, the Watford-based charity has seen growth of over 250 per cent. It has created partnerships with businesses, charitable organisations and community groups while generating funds and donations, as well as vital services such as warehousing and distribution.

They have also attracted hundreds of willing volunteers to select, package and deliver goods.

The charity was hailed the Inspiring Business of the Year and also took home the West Herts Business of the Year title at this year’s Inspiring Herts Awards. The awards are held each year by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce to celebrate leading lights of the business community.

Commenting on the Inspiring Business of the Year award, which was sponsored by SA Law and Viatris, CEO at the Chamber of Commerce, Briege Leahy, said: “For the judges, they stood out amongst all the wonderful winners for being able to do good in so many different directions all at the same time.

“From a financial perspective, they recognised that their income had to come from multiple sources to give them the flexibility they need to respond to man-made and natural disasters as they happen. By spending their income wisely, they have generated a return on investment of £50 on every £1 spent.

“And like all inspiring businesses, they want to do more and they want to do better. They have ambitious growth plans to create a Humanitarian Hub in Hertfordshire and they are crystal clear on the milestones they need to achieve to get there.

“They are also clear on the benefits that a centralised hub will have for the people they are trying to help, the planet and the partners of the charity, as well as the charity itself.”

The awards are free to enter and, this year, the Herts Chamber welcomed an influx of entries. The winners were announced on Thursday, June 22nd during a magical awards ceremony attended by 350 guests at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden.