Supporting youth employability through social enterprise
Commercial Foundation is a Cheltenham-based print and fulfilment studio that delivers more, reinvesting trading income to create real employment opportunities for young people.
Josh
Part of our volunteering alumni, now fulfilling his dreams in retail.
The programme is 100% funded through revenue from our print and fulfilment services.
Who are we?
Commercial Foundation is a print and fulfilment studio that delivers more.
- High-quality digital print and branded merchandise
- Pick, pack and fulfilment services for organisations across the UK
- Fast, flexible delivery with a clear social purpose
But here’s what makes us different.
We’re a Community Interest Company and B Corp–certified social enterprise. Every order we print, pack or post helps fund programmes that transform young lives.
Our clients choose us for the quality, reliability and flexibility we provide.
They stay with us because of the social impact we create together.
Through our work, we support young people aged 16–25 across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire to build confidence, skills and real work experience through youth employability programme.
Over 200 young people have taken part in our programme.
Like Ellis who arrived at the Foundation via a referral from Prospect Training. He showed a keen interest in IT and, at the end of the programme, beat 19 other hopefuls to secure a role working within Commercial’s Network Operations Centre (NOC) as a 1st Line support apprentice.
Take a look at what investing in our social enterprise, The Commercial Foundation can do for you and your business.
Ellis
Part of our volunteering alumni, now a key part of the Commercial team.
Commercial Foundation is a print and fulfilment studio that delivers more.
Delivering high-quality print and fulfilment services, while creating real opportunities for young people.
Josh
Part of our volunteering alumni, now fulfilling his dreams in retail.
The programme is 100% funded through revenue from our print and fulfilment services.
Who are we?
Commercial Foundation is a print and fulfilment studio that delivers more.
- We produce high-quality print and merchandise.
- We pick, pack and post orders for clients across the UK.
- We work fast, flexibly and with purpose
But here’s what makes us different:
We’re a B Corp-certified social enterprise, which means everything we print, pack or post helps fund a programme that transforms young lives.
Our clients come to us for the quality and flexibility we provide.
They stay with us because of the social impact we create together.
Over 200 young people have taken part in our programme.
Like Ellis who arrived at the Foundation via a referral from Prospect Training. He showed a keen interest in IT and, at the end of the programme, beat 19 other hopefuls to secure a role working within Commercial’s Network Operations Centre (NOC) as a 1st Line support apprentice.
Take a look at what investing in our social enterprise, The Commercial Foundation can do for you and your business.
We offer something unique
We’re the only digital print and fulfilment studio in the UK with a employability programme at its core.
Every order supports our business – and helps a young person grow too.
From business cards and branded merchandise to bulk fulfilment, we help brands show what they stand for.
And with B Corp accreditation, we also deliver measurable Social Value Return on Investment (SROI) for our clients.
This isn’t just print. It’s print with purpose.
Changing lives
through real work
We started in 2015, driven by a determination to provide opportunities for young people.
We wanted to challenge the idea of social disadvantage, and champion inclusion, regardless of any previous obstacles a young person had encountered. So, we created something inspiring… Something a bit different.
Our live, working print studio is where young people aged 16–25, many of whom have faced barriers to employment, gain real-world experience, support and confidence. Our eight-week No Limits programme is powered by the work we do for our clients.
Every order helps fund this practical, hands-on journey, where young people build skills, self-belief, and find their path into employment, education or training.
returned in social value for every £1 invested
young people supported since 2015
%
progress to education, employment or training
the year we became a certified B Corp
In their words
Our volunteers’ stories
I joined the Foundation in 2018...
and haven’t left the Commercial family since. After successfully completing the No Limits programme, I secured a crucial role within Commercial’s IT team where I now works as a Sales Support Executive.
Ellie
I became a night owl during lockdown
and joined the Foundation in 2021. I regained my confidence by being able to operate out of my comfort zone, taking on an apprenticeship with Commercial and I now work in product servicing in the MPS team.
Cole
Referred to the Foundation by the Job Centre.
After completing the No Limits programme, I applied for and secured a job in Commercial’s Workplace Essentials Procurement team, where I have well and truly hit the ground running.
Emily
Referred via Prospect Training in Gloucester
After I gained greater confidence through the NoLimits programme I successfully gained an apprenticeship at WE DO. Print – the perfect stepping stone to rejoining higher education in 2024.
Kecja
Ready to work together?
If you’re a brand looking for high-quality print with real impact, or someone looking for a fresh start. Let’s talk.
We can help you
Whether you're:
- A young person (aged 16–25) who’s feeling stuck or unsure about what’s next
- A parent, guardian, or family member looking to help someone you know explore new options
- A youth worker, or employment coach, helping someone take their next step into work, training or education
We’re here. And we’ve got the experience, structure and people to help.
Learn more about No LimitsYou can help us
We wouldn’t be here without businesses and partners supporting what we do.
Whether it’s by placing a print order, supporting fulfilment projects, or offering your expertise to our programme, every bit of support changes lives.
Ways to get involved:
- Run a workshop (CV writing, budgeting tips, careers advice)
- Offer a mock interview
- Provide work experience or placements
- By mentoring a young person
- Or by making a financial contribution
Together, we can open doors that felt closed for good.
Get involved
We can help you
Whether you’re:
- A young person (aged 16–25) who’s feeling stuck or unsure about what’s next
- A parent, guardian, or family member looking to help someone you know explore new options
- A youth worker or employment coach, helping someone take their next step into work, training, or education
We’re here. And we’ve got the experience, structure, and people to help.
You can help us
We wouldn’t be here without businesses and partners supporting what we do.
Whether it’s by placing a print order, supporting fulfilment projects, or offering your expertise to our programme, every bit of support changes lives.
Ways to get involved:
- Run a workshop (CV writing, budgeting tips, careers advice)
- Offer a mock interview
- Provide work experience or placements
- Mentor a young person
- Make a financial contribution
Together, we can open doors that felt closed for good.