The Knot Group
We’re on a mission to regenerate Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire 🔨
The Knot Group exists to support the re-development of S-O-T & Staffordshire. We care deeply about the improvement of this region. Everything we do serves to improve our economy, reputation and aspirations.
From building new businesses, creating new communities or telling new stories. Brick by brick, person by person, we are committed to changing the future of this place.
We work on 👇🏼
New venture creation 🚀
Ecosystem & community development 👥
Storytelling & advocacy 🗣
Talent & jobs 👩🏻🎓
Everything we do has the potential to impact the whole community of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. We work with organisations and individuals who want to play a central role in changing the future for people in this region.
Our Work 🔦
The Knot - independent news for Stoke & Staffordshire
Peter Coates MSc Entrepreneurship - supported Staffordshire University and the Peter Coates Foundation in creating, designing and delivering a 12 months Masters in Entrepreneurship course.
Made in Stoke - worked with existing team to rebrand the visual identity, launch a new website and build a new team
The Knot Startup Community - a 200+ startup community for Stoke & Staffs
The Knot Founders Community - a 30+ person community for business owners in the Staffordshire region
MARA RC - a 300 person run club with locations in Lichfield and Stone.
Our services ✍🏼
Shaping marketing strategies that reach and engage people
Creating brand identities
Delivering design work
Making social media content
Putting on events
Developing partnerships
Building communities
We like to partner with people and help them achieve their mission in Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire. We like to be on the ground with you, agree what your goals are and achieve them together. We don’t believe in fancy powerpoint slides, we like to get our hands dirty and do the work as if we’re part of your team.
Who we are
We’re a network of entrepreneurs, creatives and designers all based in this region.
Headed up by James & George, we have a vast network of talented people that we work with to achieve your goals. All of our work stays in the county, we don’t outsource anything beyond the borders. We build your brand here with local talent.
Get in touch
If you’d like to explore working together, or have a project that you’re launching in the region you need some help with reach out on email: james@theknot.group
“Near Manchester”
“Never heard of it”
“It’s a sh*thole”
We’re here to change the narrative.
We’re here to put Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire on the map.