Local Business Leaders will Celebrate Five Years of B Corp Fest this week

Now in its fifth year, Good for Growth: B Corp Fest has grown into one of the North West’s most distinctive gatherings for entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders and purpose-driven organisations.

Celia Gaze founder of B Corp Fest and CEO of venue the Wellbeing Farm explained:

“Good for Growth: B Corp Fest is about bringing together people who believe business can be a force for good. The conversations and collaborations that happen here help businesses move from intention to action.”

What began as a smaller gathering has evolved into a festival-style business event bringing together founders, innovators, change makers and B Corp advocates from across the UK to share ideas, inspire collaboration and explore how organisations can balance profit with purpose.

This year’s event promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever before, with an expanded speaker line-up, more networking opportunities and a stronger focus on inspiring meaningful action.

One of the speaker’s is Manchester born Hannah Cox, founder of the Better Business Network, who said:

“Business is the most powerful tool we have for systemic change but only if we use it intentionally. Events like B Corp Fest exist to remind us that there’s a growing community of businesses that refuse to choose between profit and purpose. That community is getting louder, and it’s getting bigger. That’s exactly what the world needs right now.”

Manchester business leader Nick Rusling, CEO of City Wellbeing Series Ltd will also speak at the event, added:

“The world is founded on businesses sustaining life, offering purpose and pay. If all businesses were founded on good principles, kind principles and strong values, the world would be a better place. It’s a team effort. We all need to lead from the front on this and encourage others to do the same.”

Speakers confirmed so far include:

Chris Turner, CEO of B Lab UK and Campaign Director for the Better Business Act

Darcy Laceby, co-founder of Absolute Collagen

Molly Gould from Effable

Rodika Murphy from RM Sustainability Consulting

Richard Dixon, CEO of Play It Green

Lucy Traynor, founder of Magnificent Roots

Dr Zoe Detko, Low Carbon Specialist and Director at Ardea Innovation

Emma Baylin from Shared Harmonies

Masimo Soto from B1G1

Keynote speaker, Chris Turner will bring insight from the centre of the global conversation around the future of responsible business and the rapidly growing B Corp movement.

Business as a Force for Good

Speaking about supporting students and future talent, he added:

“We’ve all been in a position of starting out in work. Every helping hand makes a difference. To the students  please don’t be afraid to ask. To the people being asked, always look to respond kindly and help.”

A Venue Built on Purpose

The Wellbeing Farm became the first independent wedding venue in the world to achieve B Corp certification, embedding sustainability, community impact and ethical leadership into every aspect of how it operates.

Set in the Lancashire countryside, the venue has become known not only for its distinctive charm and bow tie-wearing llamas, but also as a leading destination for corporate events, leadership retreats, large gatherings and weddings.  Recently featuring as the Rich Wedding choice in channel 5’s Rich Wedding Poor Wedding, combining rustic character with modern facilities, the venue demonstrates that sustainability, hospitality and commercial success can go hand in hand.

Good for Growth: B Corp Fest 2026 takes place on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at The Wellbeing Farm in Lancashire.

Tickets and further information can be found on the website