GROWING CONNECTIONSHackney Roots is a not-for-profit project aimed at fostering natural connections between people and their work, as well as businesses and their communities. Founded in 2015 by Marc Gosschalk, it has developped and supported a network of organisations driven by passion and compassion, quickly becoming a leading agent for social enterprise and community engagement in the borough.
Operating as a social enterprise, it was founded with the awareness that the business world often leads to unnatural behaviour, and that greater alignment with our passions and values benefits employees, businesses, and communities alike. As part of the Hackney Social Enterprise Partnership, advising Hackney Council, the organisation has provided consultancy services supporting community collaborations designed to inspire, offer opportunities, and support individuals interested in alternative business models and activities.