TOW LAW’S DURHAM HENS SHORTLISTED FOR SMALL BUSINESS AWARD
LOCAL firm Durham Hens Limited has been shortlisted for Britain’s best Bricks and Clicks business.
DURHAM Hens based near Tow Law has been chosen as a finalist for the Bricks and Clicks category 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.
Durham Hens was founded by Margaret Manchester in 2007 and provides laying hens, chicks, fertile eggs, poultry equipment and supplies. It has been selected as one of just eight finalists for the Bricks and Clicks Award for the best multi-channel small business that uses multiple channels innovatively to develop their business.
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 – Durham Hens 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.”
Alec Manchester, Director at Durham Hens Limited, said: “We are thrilled that Durham Hens has been shortlisted for this award and look forward to meeting the Small Business Britain team and the sponsors at the 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.
