BKRY
Business in Action under 50 employees sponsored by Boyes Turner
A Caversham Bakery with a Big Community Heart
Candi and Jo from the BKRY, on Church Street, Caversham, have gone above and beyond in supporting local mental health charity No5 and its work with young people across Reading.
Described by their nominator as “a shining example of a local, community-focused business in our area”, the bakery has shown that its contribution to the community goes well beyond its delicious cakes.
The business has supported No5’s annual #BePurpleDay campaign for World Mental Health Day and hosted a memorial legacy walk in honour of someone who tragically died by suicide, helping raise awareness and bring people together.
The BKRY also stepped in to help Nibsy’s when its mobile gluten-free coffee shop was vandalised, offering it a place to operate from. Working alongside the Weller Centre, the team also bakes Bento cakes for local people who need a little cheering up.
Its commitment continues through plans to work with Fink Street Food to host baking and cooking lessons for young people on No5’s waiting list. The sessions aim to support their transition into adulthood while encouraging positive wellbeing through creativity.
A wonderful example of a local business serving its community as well as its customers.
