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Club Hub UK Celebrated at House of Lords
Club Hub UK has been highlighted at an event for inspiring UK entrepreneurs ahead of Small Business Saturday. Tessa Day, owner/founder of Club Hub UK was one of hundreds of small businesses joining a special reception at the House of Lords on Monday, to celebrate Small Business Saturday this weekend.
Taking place on 7th December, the campaign celebrates small business success and encourages people to ‘shop local’ and support businesses in their communities.
Hosted by Small Business Saturday, in partnership with the campaign’s founder and principal supporter American Express, the event in Westminster honoured Club Hub UK as part of this year’s SmallBiz100.
The SmallBiz100 is a line-up of 100 brilliant small businesses from all over the country, which have been spotlighted in the lead-up to Small Business Saturday.
Club Hub UK was featured in recognition of her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, which has seen them as the UK’s largest children’s activities directory, supporting millions of parents and thousands of children’s activity providers.
The House of Lords event kicks off a week of celebrations ahead of Small Business Saturday, as it marks the contribution of the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses to communities, the local economy and wider society.
Tessa Day said, “It was a real honor to be amongst so many amazing small business owners at the House of Lords on Monday. Thank you so much for inviting me. I am so excited to support Small Business Saturday this year with a special charity Club Hub Christmas Advert”
Small business owners from across the UK and MPs from across the political spectrum came together at the reception with the Small Business Minister, Gareth Thomas MP, speaking at the event and meeting many entrepreneurs.
Michelle Ovens CBE, Director of Small Business Saturday UK, said: “Small businesses like Club Hub UK deliver incredible value across their local community and the wider economy, so it is wonderful to have celebrated their contribution at the House of Lords.
“Public support is absolutely vital for small businesses across the UK, so we urge everyone up and down the country to get behind them on Small Business Saturday and beyond.”
A grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, Small Business Saturday was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010. American Express remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK, as part of its ongoing support of the UK high street and commitment to encouraging consumers to shop small.
On Small Business Saturday, customers across the UK go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores; from independent shops and restaurants to small service and b2b businesses like accountants and plumbers.
Many small businesses celebrate the day by hosting events, offering promotions, and collaborating with other small businesses.
This weekend Club Hub UK will be marking the campaign by sharing a Charity Club Hub Christmas Advert, giving the children’s activities industry the recognition it deserves – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn4vgtp08KQ
Running for over a decade, Small Business Saturday is the UK’s most successful business campaign, engaging millions around the value of small businesses and seeing billions of pounds spent with small firms on the day.
Dan Edelman, General Manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express, said: “With the festive period fast approaching, it’s heartening that public support for small businesses remains strong. Small Business Saturday is a campaign which remains as important now as when it first began. That’s why American Express is proud to champion the nation’s much-loved independent businesses as principal supporter, encouraging the nation to shop small.”
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About Small Business Saturday UK
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and to support businesses in their communities. Launched in 2013, the day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but with an impact that lasts all year round. This year Small Business Saturday takes place on 2nd December 2023.
https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
About Club Hub UK
The UK’s largest children’s activities directory. Established in 2016 it provides children’s activity providers with an essential platform to promote their businesses to parents and carers.