Case Studies

Read how we’ve helped get small business off the ground and launched into successful ventures with our collection of case studies below.

Joshua’s aim from a very early age was to try to prove that he could become successful from ‘nothing’ and perhaps become a role model for his family and friends in general. Joshua didn’t have the best start in life and was self-harming at the age of eleven and hid …
This is Melanie's story in her own words: My name is Melanie Cawthray and until the age of 45 I had a varied career, but towards the end I worked in social housing. I found myself in the unfortunate position of becoming divorced at 40 and because of this my health …
“In the Autumn of 2021, Purple shoots were kind enough to give me a starter loan. The loan helped me purchase stock, materials and pay for my time at Cardiff Christmas market and other events. The Christmas period went very well and I had enough funds to pay for the …
Kayleigh tells her own story: "I have suffered with mental health since the age of 17. Finally at the age of 22 I was given a diagnosis of EUPD (Emotionally unstable personality disorder). Mental health took over my life for a long time, until I met my husband. Things were going …