Founded by Andy and Zoe Arnold-Bennett in 2016, Shed One Distillery is a micro-distillery in Ulverston, known for its award-winning gins, liqueurs, and gin jelly marmalade.

Andy and Zoe say they are delighted to have won the trophy for Best Community Involvement at this year’s in-Cumbria Business Awards.

"The in-Cumbria Awards showcase the diversity of Cumbrian industries, and it is an honour to be shortlisted,” says Zoe.

"To be named among so many great businesses is the icing on the cake."

Shed One has also become a hub for community engagement, supporting over 20 local groups, charities, and events in the past year.

The distillery actively collaborates with various organisations, such as Cumbria Action for Sustainability, Autus Cumbria, and The Oaklea Group’s Right2Work scheme, to promote sustainability and provide support.

For example, they host events at no cost for local groups and charities, offer free welcome drinks, and donate 10 per cent of event proceeds to these causes. Their Marmalade Fund, which raises money for Cumbrian charities through sales of gin jelly marmalade made from distillery waste, has contributed over £15,000 since 2018.

Shed One also supports local artisans by providing a space for workshops, such as botanical candle-making and needle felting, which helps promote small businesses. They recently collaborated with Barrow 6th Form College on a community gin project, ‘Ulverston ’23 Gin’, involving local ingredients and student-designed labels.