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How does Madlug plan to deal with the increased cost of living?

How does Madlug plan to deal with the increased cost of living?

Until now, we’ve managed to avoid increasing our prices by absorbing the rising costs of everything from staffing to production. Unfortunately, this approach has become unsustainable and we will be increasing the prices of some of our products in the coming months.
September 09, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Which school bag is best for you?

Which school bag is best for you?

In need of a new school bag but don't know where to start? We’ve broken down each of bag in the Madlug range by spec – all of which have the added bonus of helping children in care move with dignity. Because no child should carry their life in a bin bag. 
August 24, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
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Madlug featured in the first global social enterprise census

Madlug featured in the first global social enterprise census

With approximately 11million social enterprises across the world, we are delighted to have been featured in the first global social enterprise census.
June 20, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Where does your giving go?

Where does your giving go?

What happens from customer purchase to a pack-away travel bag landing in the hands of a child or young person moving through the care system? This blog post tells you more about the process.

May 18, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Anne and Hannah's story

Anne and Hannah's story

Mother and daughter, Anne and Hannah are fortunate to have a friendship that's grown stronger over the years. Here, they share their experience of fostering. 

May 16, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Foster Care Fortnight

Foster Care Fortnight

Today marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight, The Fostering Network's annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives. To celebrate this fantastic campaign and show our support, we are delighted to share this video of positive stories and messages from our foster care community.
May 09, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Madlug: Your Voice - Luke Rodgers

Madlug: Your Voice - Luke Rodgers

For the fourth instalment of Madlug Your Voice, we spoke to lived experience leader and director of strategy for The Care Leaders, Luke Rodgers BEM.
May 06, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Madlug's commitment to sustainability

Madlug's commitment to sustainability

As a certified B Corp, we are committed to making an impact – not only on the experiences of children and young people moving through the care system – but also on our environment.
April 21, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Madlug: Your Voice - Andy and Matt Smith

Madlug: Your Voice - Andy and Matt Smith

As care leavers themselves, Andy and Matt Smith intimately understand the challenges faced by young people navigating life's uncertainties. Together, they forged Smash Life, an organisation offering inspiring talks, mentoring, group work, and training to young people across the UK. Their mission is not just about resilience; it's about turning hardships into stepping stones for others to follow. 
February 25, 2022 — Emma Gibbins

Care Day 2022

It's Care Day – and today only, for every Gift a Bag subscription bought, we will double the impact for the first month.
 
That means if you subscribe to one bag per month, for your first month, we will gift two bags.
 
Because every amazing child and young person deserves value, worth, and the right to travel with dignity.
 
Find out more here.
February 18, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Why Buy Madlug? Luke Rodgers

Why Buy Madlug? Luke Rodgers

Director of Strategy for The Care Leaders, Luke Rodgers, shares his thoughts on why you should buy a Madlug bag.
January 31, 2022 — Emma Gibbins
Madlug is officially a B Corp!

Madlug is officially a B Corp!

We are delighted to announce that Madlug is officially Northern Ireland's first lifestyle brand to receive B Corp status.

For those wondering what a B Corp is…

The B Corp certification is essentially the business equivalent to the Fair Trade certification for goods. It’s a relatively new concept but a movement which is growing rapidly. Madlug joins over 2,000 certified B Corps, including Patagonia, BrewDog and TOMS.

January 31, 2022 — Emma Gibbins