Barbara Chandler  “We are not saying that all the projects and ideas we show will be commercially viable, or indeed possible right now in the ‘real world’ but they are seeds to nurture and grow, the results of in depth research and dedicated hours in studios and workshops. Their inventors are the talent we so sorely need to help solve our eco-crises.”

Thank you to our sponsors listed below. They have the vision to support new talent and the environment at one and the same time, thus nurturing Britain’s path towards a future that cherishes the environment. Without the immediate and continuous backing of these imaginative British brands GREEN GRADS could not have been set up in 2021, nor flourished and expand. Their generosity funds our extensive exhibition expenses, including materials, transport, show design, and paid help. Plus our substantial Awards, prizes for Designers Den and other challenges, and the expenses of other events and activities to promote and cherish our GREEN GRADS. From these funds, we have also in some cases provided modest bursaries to our exhibiting GREEN GRADS for their expenses, awarded according to individual need.

We would also like to thank Deborah Spencer and Planted @planted_community for initially helping us set up GREEN GRADS and welcoming us into their show during the London Design Festivals 2021 and 2022, where we were kindly hosted by the Samsung Experience Space @samsungUK. Thank you to Media 10 for hosting us at GRAND DESIGNS LIVE at ExCel. Thank you to the GREAT NORTHERN CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR (GNCCF @great_northern_events) for welcoming us into the quirky “changing cubicles” of their romantic listed venue: Victoria Baths, Manchester. Thank you to landlords General Projects and investors KKR for hosting THE GREEN GRAD HUB AT HEAL’S, and to Michael Nicola for providing our tech support.

Thank you to our sponsors Pearson Lloyd for sponsoring our show GREEN GRADS AT YORKTON WORKSHOPS at their elegant Hackney headquarters.

GREEN GRADS is run on a non-for-profit basis.