Talking Heads with Trish Papworth, Stitch the Gap
29 Jan 2025, 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us in early 2025 for our Talking Heads series, featuring inspiring leaders and social entrepreneurs who have successfully steered their enterprises through the complexities of the business and social sector.
Talking Heads – Inspirational Speaker Series
Our Purchase Power Talking Heads speakers will share invaluable insights into their strategic journeys, operational challenges, decision-making processes, and the opportunities they have seized.
We are excited to announce that Trish Papworth, co-Founder and director of Stitch the Gap, will join our discussion. Trish, alongside her co-founder Amanda, has been instrumental in teaching sewing skills and promoting the reuse and repurposing of textiles, reviving valuable generational sewing skills for both children and adults.
SIS has closely followed their remarkable journey, witnessing their growth in business, space, profile, and customer base over the years.
How did they do it? Join us to find out.
This session is most relevant for social enterprises and other third sector organisations based in Scotland.
Find out more about the Purchase Power programme and apply to join our 2025 cohort here.
Our Speaker
Trish Papworth
Trish Papworth is co-founder of Stitch the Gap, an award-winning social enterprise that champions sustainability and innovation in the textile industry. With a strong background in business strategy and a passion for environmental impact, Trish has turned her vision into a thriving initiative that transforms fabric waste into opportunities for creativity, education, and community engagement.
Combining her entrepreneurial acumen with advanced skills in strategic planning, market analysis, and financial management, she has successfully guided Stitch the Gap to develop sustainable business models that align social impact with financial viability.
Having lived the highs and lows of running a social enterprise, she describes herself as resilient, resourceful and beyond tenacious (and as someone who also loves a right good chat!)
Our Host:
Rachael Arnold
Rachael is a seasoned leader in the creative industries and social enterprise sector with over twenty years of experience. She is the CEO of the Creative Entrepreneurs Club - a member-driven community designed to help creative people grow sustainable businesses in an authentic and empathic way.
Rachael was previously Chair of the Board for Youth Theatre Arts Scotland. She is experienced in supporting impact-led businesses and creative enterprises to flourish and grow.
Rachael's LinkedIn profile can be found here.