Alpkit

Alpkit LTD is a UK-based company that has established itself as a prominent player in the outdoor gear market. Incorporated on June 4, 2004, Alpkit operates with a philosophy of providing high-quality outdoor equipment at fair prices, making adventure accessible to a wider audience. The company's ethos, "Go Nice Places Do Good Things," reflects its commitment to fostering a love for the outdoors and a community spirit. Alpkit's foundation is built on friendship, a shared passion for adventure, and a collective frustration with the high costs associated with top-end gear. Alpkit is unique in the UK market as a direct-to-consumer performance brand catering to enthusiasts of various outdoor activities, including running, hiking, climbing, camping, swimming, and biking. Over the past decade, the company has seen substantial growth, expanding its team to over 200 staff members and increasing its revenue by almost 50% per annum compound. The company started as an online retailer in 2004 and has since opened 10 stores across the UK, from Bristol and Kingston-upon-Thames in the south to Inverness in the north. Alpkit's commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices is evident in its status as a carbon-neutral company, a living wage foundation employer, and a Certified B Corporation. It also donates 10% of its profits and 1% of all sales to grassroots projects through the Alpkit Foundation, an independent charity aimed at helping people engage with the outdoors. Alpkit's dedication to sustainability extends to its product lifecycle, with initiatives like the Continuum Project, which has donated 5 tonnes of outdoor gear to Alpkit Foundation projects. The company also offers repair services, having mended over 2,850 products last year from all brands, emphasizing the importance of product longevity and reducing waste. The company's achievements have been recognized with several awards, including being voted brand of the year by TGO Magazine and Country Walking, Ethical Consumer Mag Best Buy, and receiving the Product of the Year award from Singletrack magazine. Alpkit and its bike brand, Sonder, remain independent and co-founder led, with over 4,000 customer and staff shareholders following two successful crowd fund raises. Alpkit LTD's registered office is located at Units 12-14 Oak House, Engine Lane, Moorgreen Industrial Park, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 3QU. The company continues to thrive as an active entity, with its next accounts due by July 31, 2024. Alpkit's nature of business falls under the SIC codes 47640 and 47910, which include the retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats, bicycles, and retail sale via mail order houses or via the Internet. In summary, Alpkit LTD stands out for its innovative approach to outdoor retail, its commitment to sustainability and community, and its continuous efforts to make the outdoors more accessible to everyone.