Support an approach that delivers clear, inclusive results for communities and businesses.
As a charity, we are committed to helping anyone with a visible, invisible or intellectual disability to experience supportive and respectful everyday spaces. We want to help businesses implement inclusive design not just because it’s good practice, but because it is also a smart investment. Every pound goes back into supporting our partners, and increasing our reach so that we can help more and more people.
Slow Shopping is a proven model that improves inclusion and impacts real lives, and with your support we’re just getting started.
Support our work delivering change for carers and people with disabilities while also helping businesses meet corporate social responsibility goals.
What investment can do
Social impact
We have seen meaningful change for people with disabilities and making everyday environments more inclusive
Track record
Our approach has measurable results which minimises investment risk while being forward thinking in accessibility and inclusivity
ESG goals
Slow Shopping is designed to be socially responsible, and aligns with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives
Thriving community
Slow Shopping creates value in the community which in turn builds longevity and trust with more local businesses
Financial returns
Slow Shopping provides impact and return on investment by combining social value and potential for financial growth
Strategic positioning
We’re setting a new standard in inclusive innovation, giving you a distinct edge in the impact investment space
Where investment goes
How your investment helps people thrive
An investment in Slow Shopping is all about helping those who need it the most, by empowering us to increase our reach and adapt to where the real need is. Each bit of investment makes a profound difference, and is measured by social outcomes and honest feedback.
We are committed to building partnerships that deliver long-term value in the community and in local businesses, and your support helps us do that better and for longer.
We’ve laid the groundwork, now it’s time to begin building up. We have a vision for what we believe Slow Shopping can become, but we can’t do it alone.
The right investment can go a long way.
01.
Build partnerships
Building trust with regional and nation businesses to create partnerships
02.
Tailored training
Operating in various environments will require tailored training and toolkits
03.
Running trials
Running more trials with businesses in disadvantaged areas
04.
Gather data
Continuing to improve and strengthen our data, research and impact reporting capabilities
05.
Internal team
Growing an internal team to proactively deal with an increasing number of partnerships
We know what works. Now we’re focused on taking it further, and doing it with care, quality, and measurable impact.
‘Slow’ stories
Real stories of impact from our partners, investors, and the people who we do this all for.
Leslie
Slow shopper
I love Slow Shopping because I have gained confidence and independence when I go out shopping.
Joanne
Partner
For over 8 years North East Museums have been working with Slow Shopping - we strive to support those who live with visible, invisible, intellectual or cognitive disability as well as their families and carers.
Helen
Carer
I took my mother to Wagamama in Newcastle - we really enjoyed our meal, it felt calm and the customer service was great. We liked it without the music as we could talk to each other.
Miho
Supporter
Observing Slow Shopping in Bath, UK, in 2018 was eye-opening. It's now a cornerstone in my social design lectures at Japanese universities, showcasing thoughtful, inclusive design and this movement offers crucial lessons in prioritising well-being.
Anonymous
Carer
I took my older autistic son to Newcastle Building society. He was able to open his own account for the first time as he felt calmer and not hurried. The staff at Newcastle Building Society were wonderful. I feel so relieved.
Anonymous
Carer
I took my older parent to a supermarket ' my mum was able to sit down, you can't understand how much this helped' this is great.
Clive
Slow shopper
Being partially sighted, I haven’t been to Wagamama in years and now Slow Shopping is here we can’t wait to come back.
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