Our Mission is to be a driving force of business for good in South Yorkshire and beyond.

Our Values

Our People

Rachel Coles

I'm a creative designer based in North Lincolnshire specialising in branding, print and digital media. I have over 20 years' experience in the creative industries, the first 13 years as senior designer for Design Week Top 100 agency, The Workshop in Sheffield. I produced work for a range of diverse global, local and non-profit organisations across a variety of sectors, including Sheffield Cathedral, M&S, BBC and John Smedley, bringing fresh thinking to design approaches whilst working alongside creative directors, designers, writers and developers.

For the past 10 years I've worked as freelance graphic designer working collaboratively with other creative organisations and businesses specialising in branding, digital, print and environmental design. I enjoy freelancing as it enables me to work with smaller organisations, charities and start-ups. 

Working alongside the Growing Circles team and associates is extremely exciting, I'm able to use my skills and experience to help innovative businesses and social enterprises engage better with their audiences and achieve positive social impact. It doesn't get more rewarding than doing what I love and using it as a force for good. 

Kris Mackay

I founded Growing Circles in 2022. Having worked alongside some fantastic entrepreneurs, I caught the bug and took the step to move away from my safe salary and grow a social purpose business.

I have been lucky enough to work across health and social care, public health, voluntary and community, education, housing and commercial sectors at local, regional and national levels. This has given me a broad perspective to draw on in my practice which has always focussed on tackling social inequality.

I love working with socially minded people to deliver real change in practice. I believe in taking a strengths based, solution focused and pragmatic approach to achieving outcomes. I embed the values of co-design, equality and inclusion in the way I work and am always on the look out for innovation and improvement opportunities. As a critical and creative thinker I enjoy joining ideas and opportunities together to seek out innovation. I am a qualified business coach and hold a master’s degree in Leadership and Innovation.

Justine Gaubert

I began my career as a writer for start-up graphic design agency ‘The Workshop’, which quickly made Design Week’s top 100. Here I worked with some of the most complex brands in the world, including BP, M&S and various Government departments; and scooped numerous national and international awards including: BP Chairman’s Award for Innovation and being featured in the D&AD annual.

I’m an award-winning writer, creative producer, brand consultant and social entrepreneur and I’m delighted to be working alongside the team at Growing Circles as a brand and copywriting associate.

Amy-Jane Parry

I’m passionate about providing excellent customer service and making a positive impact on the world. I originally studied drama before moving into education and community work.

I took a career break to home school my children and am now returning to the world of 9-5. I’m really excited to join Growing Circles as their Sales and Marketing Executive. I’ll be taking a lead on our social media and online presence along with building relationships with potential clients. I’ve always been passionate about people, so it’s great to step into a role which will allow me to play to my strengths. I’ll also be working with Kris to deliver support to our clients.