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Hey Girls is an award-winning ‘buy one donate one’ social enterprise, producing environmentally-friendly period products that fund the fight to end period poverty in the UK.
A multi-million-pound Scottish community interest company, Hey Girls was initially established in 2018 by Celia Hodson and her two daughters Kate and Bec as a kitchen table start up after experiencing period poverty themselves. With 18 employees, Hey Girls has grown into a UK wide operation with dispatch teams in Scotland all the way to Norfolk. We are proud to be multi award winning and have celebrity supporters including Michael Sheen and Caitlin Moran.
We supply a range of customers including corporates, universities,colleges, schools and councils who give away free products to theiremployees, students and people in local communities. We also sell tooffice supply companies, e-marketplaces, eco store owners and e-commerce buyers via our website. Hey Girls is also stocked at ASDA,Waitrose and the Co-op.
We’re good for you: we design our products with you in mind; concept and comfort are key
We’re good for society: all profits go towards funding the fight for equal periods for everyone
We’re good for nature: all our products are responsibly sourced and made from sustainable materials
We’re good for equality: our core mission is to provide quality period products for everyone who needs it
We’re good for change: we have donated millions of period products to vulnerable communities UK-wide
Hey Girls period products are award-winning and so is the business. Crowned Virgin Scottish Startup Business on the Year in 2018 and One to Watch in the 2019 UK Social Enterprise Awards, Hey Girls’commitment to sustainability and quality has been widely recognised.
A better period for everyone.
A multi-million-pound Scottish community interest company, Hey Girls was initially established in 2018 by Celia Hodson and her two daughters Kate and Bec as a kitchen table start up after experiencing period poverty themselves. With 18 employees, Hey Girls has grown into a UK wide operation with dispatch teams in Scotland all the way to Norfolk. We are proud to be multi award winning and have celebrity supporters including Michael Sheen and Caitlin Moran.
We supply a range of customers including corporates, universities,colleges, schools and councils who give away free products to theiremployees, students and people in local communities. We also sell tooffice supply companies, e-marketplaces, eco store owners and e-commerce buyers via our website. Hey Girls is also stocked at ASDA,Waitrose and the Co-op.
We’re good for you: we design our products with you in mind; concept and comfort are key
We’re good for society: all profits go towards funding the fight for equal periods for everyone
We’re good for nature: all our products are responsibly sourced and made from sustainable materials
We’re good for equality: our core mission is to provide quality period products for everyone who needs it
We’re good for change: we have donated millions of period products to vulnerable communities UK-wide
Hey Girls period products are award-winning and so is the business. Crowned Virgin Scottish Startup Business on the Year in 2018 and One to Watch in the 2019 UK Social Enterprise Awards, Hey Girls’commitment to sustainability and quality has been widely recognised.
A better period for everyone.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, Scotland, Musselburgh
Employees
11-50
Phone
+44 1368 850336
Founded date
2017
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Sep 27, 2019 | TechRound’s Top 10 Social Enterprises in the UK | 36 shares Share Tweet Pin LinkedIn According to a 2017 government report, nearly 9% of small businesses in the UK are social enterprises. Social enterprises bridge the gap between commerce and charity: typically part of a larger missio... |
| Mar 7, 2019 | FutureX Impact Summit Returns to Glasgow to Inspire Values-led Business | The second annual Impact Summit will return to Glasgow on May 15th, bringing together more than 400 entrepreneurial minds to help shape business in a digital world. The festival, led by FutureX, is part of a global movement that aims to pla... |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Summit Entrepreneurship Awards Winners Revealed | The 2018 Summit Entrepreneurship Awards, hosted at Glasgow’s SWG3 venue yesterday evening, saw figures from across Scotland’s vibrant industries celebrate and recognise outstanding entrepreneurial talent. The event showcased some of Scotlan... |
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FAQ about Hey Girls
When was Hey Girls founded?
Hey Girls was founded in 2017.
What has the press written about Hey Girls?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning Hey Girls, among them “TechRound’s Top 10 Social Enterprises in the UK” (Sep 27, 2019) and “FutureX Impact Summit Returns to Glasgow to Inspire Values-led Business” (Mar 7, 2019).
Is Hey Girls still active?
Yes, Hey Girls is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 20, 2021.