Here’s a little interview we did with Kate from Mini First Aid to find out a little bit about her and her family business…
Tell me a little bit about yourself & your business
I’m Kate, Mum of 6 and founder of Mini First Aid. My team of first aid trainers train over 2000 families across the UK each week in life saving first aid.
How did you get into doing what you’re doing?
My brother tragically died from Cardiomiopathy – those first on the scene did not know how to do CPR, and its been my mantra since that everyone should know how to save a life.
What does a ‘normal’ day look like?
Once all my children are in school I head to our Chapel Allerton Office for a busy day of teaching, meetings and media work.
Biggest achievement to date?
I pitched Mini First Aid on Dragons’ Den and secured investment with Sara Davies MBE. Sara is a brilliant member of our team!
Favourite product you sell / make / deliver?
Our first aid kits are a must have for everyone and our classes are available for adults, children and workplaces!
Best & worst thing about running your own business?
They call me the fun sponge as I’m always worrying about preventing accidents!
Favourite time of year in the business?
When people put our first aid teaching into practice. Last week a Mum and Dad saved their 3 day old baby giving CPR learnt at our parents class.
Is there another business in Chapel Allerton you’d like to run for a day?
I’d love to run the Little bookshop for a day, having my head in a book is a devine treat!
Plans for 2025 / the future?
More Mini First Aid products for retailers!
Why should people shop local and support their local indie businesses?
Local support was the foothold for my business. Everyone should support the nurture and growth of local business.
Something funny / unusual / different about yourself that perhaps different about yourself that perhaps your customers don’t know!
I’ve had two sets of twins! Bonkers!
Where can we find you :
@minifirstaid
You’ll often see Kate around Chapel Allerton with her twins so stop and say hi!