The Launch of the Lilac Review
Miles is proud to contribute to the Lilac Review, an independent national review examining the barriers disabled entrepreneurs face when starting and growing businesses across the UK. Drawing on his own experience as a stroke survivor, dyslexic entrepreneur and Accredited Master Butcher, Miles has shared first-hand insight into the challenges and opportunities of running an inclusive business. His involvement helps shape recommendations aimed at improving access to finance, support and opportunities for disabled business owners, ensuring lived experience plays a central role in influencing future policy and creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape.
Amy Nicholas was honoured to receive the Meat Businesswoman Award – Independent Retailing at the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2024. The national award recognises outstanding women who are shaping the future of the UK meat sector through leadership, innovation and business excellence. Judges recognised Amy's role in tr
Morgans Butchery was proudly crowned Farm Shop & Deli of the Year at the Velvet Food & Drink Awards 2024, recognising the business as one of the region's leading independent food retailers. The award celebrates excellence in quality, customer experience, local sourcing and innovation, highlighting Morgans' commitment t
Morgan’s Butchery was honoured to receive the prestigious Founders Award at the Essex Small Business Awards 2024. Personally selected by the founder of the awards, this special accolade recognises a business that has demonstrated exceptional achievement, resilience and impact beyond its commercial success. The award ce
Miles Nicholas was awarded Third Prize in the prestigious Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2023, presented by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation in partnership with Leonard Cheshire. Selected from disabled entrepreneurs across the UK, the award recognised Miles' resilience, entrepreneurial vision and the tra
In 2023, Miles and Amy Nicholas took over Morgan’ Butchery with a shared vision of creating something truly different. Combining Miles' decades of butchery expertise with Amy's passion for innovation, accessibility and business growth, they transformed the business into an award-winning independent butcher that champio
Amy Nicholas was honoured to receive the Meat Businesswoman Award – Independent Retailing at the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2024. The national award recognises outstanding women who are shaping the future of the UK meat sector through leadership, innovation and business excellence. Judges recognised Amy's role in tr
Morgans Butchery was proudly crowned Farm Shop & Deli of the Year at the Velvet Food & Drink Awards 2024, recognising the business as one of the region's leading independent food retailers. The award celebrates excellence in quality, customer experience, local sourcing and innovation, highlighting Morgans' commitment t
Morgan’s Butchery was honoured to receive the prestigious Founders Award at the Essex Small Business Awards 2024. Personally selected by the founder of the awards, this special accolade recognises a business that has demonstrated exceptional achievement, resilience and impact beyond its commercial success. The award ce
Miles Nicholas was awarded Third Prize in the prestigious Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs 2023, presented by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation in partnership with Leonard Cheshire. Selected from disabled entrepreneurs across the UK, the award recognised Miles' resilience, entrepreneurial vision and the tra
In 2023, Miles and Amy Nicholas took over Morgan’ Butchery with a shared vision of creating something truly different. Combining Miles' decades of butchery expertise with Amy's passion for innovation, accessibility and business growth, they transformed the business into an award-winning independent butcher that champio