Meet the category winners: Upskilling for the future

View the videos submitted by the Xero Beautiful Business Fund winners in the upskilling for the future category.

Global winner: The Code Zone | UK

The Code Zone offers online and local coding clubs for kids aged six and upwards where they can learn to code in a fun and inclusive way while getting equipped them with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The funding will help them to recruit and train more mentors and open more clubs to reach more children.

Anika Legal is a charity and community legal centre providing free, ongoing legal support to low-income renters. It also advocates for a fair housing system so that every renter has a safe and affordable home. Funding will help to upskill the team across practice management, fundraising and governance.

Flourish Kitchen | Canada

Flourish Kitchen makes travel-friendly meals for women with dietary sensitivities and busy lifestyles. They’ll use the funding to help upskill their team in the requirements for two key certifications that will enable the business to expand into new markets.

Christchurch Riding for the Disabled Association | New Zealand

Christchurch Riding for the Disabled Association offers horse-assisted therapy to enhance health and wellbeing for individuals experiencing disability, or who have specific needs and challenges. Running five days a week with up to 75 riders, funding will help train and upskill their therapeutic riding team of coaches, staff and volunteers.

Two Men Bagel House | Singapore

Two Men Bagel House operates five fast-service casual eateries that serve up artisanal, hand-rolled bagel sandwiches that are freshly baked daily, and great coffee. With foreign expansion plans, they’ll use the funding to upskill their team in both hard and soft skills, so they can help take the business further.

ABEOD | South Africa

ABEOD, an aviation advisory company and certified drone operator, uses innovative drone solutions for safer, streamlined operations that are accessible to diverse communities and industries. They’ll use the funding to help launch their drone school, expanding their reach to areas that need it most.

Kendra Baker Veterinary Relief Services | US

Kendra Baker Veterinary Relief Services provides short-term, onsite, veterinary medical services for zoological institutions including zoos, aquariums, and wildlife rehabilitation facilities. The funding will help Dr. Kendra Baker obtain ACZM (American College of Zoological Medicine) certification to improve her skills and provide even better care.