Recognised for Making a Difference.

Over two decades, Upturn has earned the trust and recognition of peers, partners and national bodies committed to social enterprise excellence.
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Awards & Recognition — Upturn
🏅 2021
OBE

Awarded to Co-Founder Anwar Ali for services to social enterprise — recognising over 20 years of dedicated work to improve the lives of individuals and communities across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Founder Recognition
🏆 NatWest SE100
NatWest SE100 Recognition

Celebrated as one of the most impactful and innovative social enterprises operating across the United Kingdom.

National Award
SEUK Certified
Social Enterprise UK Certification

Full certification from the UK's leading social enterprise body, confirming Upturn meets the highest standards of social enterprise practice.

Certified
🌿 Good Market
Good Market Approved Supplier

Approved on the Good Market platform — connecting ethical businesses and social enterprises with conscious buyers committed to responsible purchasing.

Ethical Commerce
DWP Recognition
Disability Confident Employer

Recognised by the Department for Work and Pensions for our commitment to inclusive recruitment and retaining disabled employees.

Inclusive Employer
💷 Living Wage Foundation
Accredited Living Wage Employer

Committing to pay all staff and contractors at least the real Living Wage — recognising the value of every team member.

Fair Pay
📍 SEUK Place
Oldham Social Enterprise Place

Upturn, led by Anwar Ali OBE, was instrumental in securing Oldham's designation as a SEUK Social Enterprise Place — recognising the town as a hotspot for social enterprise activity.

Lead Organisation
🌐 SEWF
SEWF Social Investment Working Group

Anwar Ali serves on the Social Enterprise World Forum's Social Investment Working Group — contributing to the global agenda for social enterprise investment and development.

Global Leadership
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Family Business Award

We believe that partnerships fundamental to our growth. We'll seek the highest quality global forwarding services.

Excellence in Exporting

When we communicate, we are honest and direct. We won't make excuses, simply offer you a concrete solutions.

Top Leading Global Trade

As a logistics solutions provider, we’ll monitor your logistical objectives and make sure all your logistical activities.