Crowberry Consulting Ltd winner of World of Opportunity International Trade Award 2025 with Heathrow and FSB

By Crowberry Consulting Ltd

29 May 2025

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A sustainability and environmental consultancy from Chorley has won the chance to boost its exports through Heathrow. 

Crowberry Consulting is among a dozen small businesses from across the UK who will take the next step in selling their goods and services abroad thanks to the support of Heathrow’s World of Opportunity.

The programme helps SMEs across the country branch out into international markets. 

 Today the UK’s hub airport announces the winning businesses. Each will receive a £2,000 cash grant and expert advice on how to boost their sales overseas.

The funding will be used for vital trade missions or staff training, while the Department for Business and Trade will connect the companies to appropriate support and guidance. 

World of Opportunity is delivered in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses and their nationwide network. 

 This year’s winners demonstrate the breadth of entrepreneurs from across all of the nations and regions of the country. They include game developers, artisan fudge-makers, outdoor adventure tours and specialist manufacturers. 

  Crowberry Consulting is a certified women-owned business established in 2006 by Becky Toal in Chorley, Lancashire to provide specialist support to business in the field of sustainability and environmental management. 

 As the UK’s Gateway to Growth, Heathrow is uniquely placed to offer businesses a chance to grow through trade. Last year, more than £200bn of British trade flew through Heathrow and 92 per cent of the global economy can be reached within a single flight from the UK’s only hub. 

  Heathrow colleagues recently toured the country to meet first-hand the winning SMEs and learn more about their growth plans. 

Heathrow’s chief communications and sustainability officer, Nigel Milton, said: “We have so much quality and ambition in small businesses across the UK. It has been so exciting to meet the SMEs that are ready to take their products and ideas to the next level. 

  “There is world of opportunity for SMEs to tap into through Heathrow’s unrivalled network and we’re proud to play our part in helping UK businesses to grow through trade.”  

 Becky Toal, CEO of Crowberry Consulting Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be recognised by both Heathrow and the FSB for our international trade efforts.

"As we continue to expand in the Republic of Ireland, Europe and rest of the world, this award will support our ability to provide our services in sustainability management including training, auditing and consulting on ISO standards. Congratulations to all the regional winners!” 

Gareth Thomas, business and trade minister, said: "Helping more small businesses across the UK to export is a key priority for this government and Heathrow's World of Opportunity programme aligns with our commitment to removing barriers to international trade for SMEs. 

  "These grants enable promising businesses from every corner of the country to access global markets and showcase British innovation worldwide. By working in partnership with industry, we can ensure that small businesses - the backbone of our economy - have the tools they need to expand their reach and drive economic growth." 

 Simon Edmondson, North West regional chair of FSB, said: “It’s been a privilege to work with Heathrow Airport on this important competition supporting small business exporters from here in the North West, and I'm delighted on behalf of FSB to congratulate Crowberry Consulting. 

 “Exporting means growth, and I hope today encourages more small business owners across our region to consider going global, themselves.  We know that trading overseas opens the door to new markets, new customers and new opportunities and those who export are more likely to navigate through tougher times, too. 

  “Our research shows that, with the right backing, more small businesses can take the leap into global trade. Congratulations to all the winners across the UK.”  

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