Advocate – Branding, communication and design that makes a difference

Advocate is the trading name of Mark Epton. Since 1996 I've used the power of communication to champion organisations contributing to a greener, fairer and better world.

I deliver a complete service, from branding and communication strategy to graphic design and web design – enabling my clients to stand out from the crowd, communicate their message, change behaviour, increase their market share and add value.

My work makes a difference because I understand my clients, I'm passionate about their success and I know how to articulate their vision – and advocate their cause.

Business Values

I'm not jumping on the green bandwagon. For 14 years I've worked with clients I'm passionate about – organisations and businesses doing good things. I use my expertise in brand articulation, visual communication and graphic design to help them make a social, environmental and ethical difference.

Business Information

Date established:: 2003
Contact details: Mark Epton mark@advocatedesign.co.uk 01453 822338
Business structure Help Basic business structures under UK law include: sole trader, partnership, private company limited by shares, private company limited by guarantee, community interest company, public limited company, private unlimited company, and franchise.: Sole trader
Address of company headquarters: 8 Regent Street, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2AD
Countries of operations: Britain
Countries where goods and/or services are sold: Britain
Size of workforce: Sole trader
Financial year Help The 12 months used as a company's accounting period. This may or may not be a calendar year.: 1st April to 31st March
Turnover (last financial year) Help Income that the business receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Also known as total revenue, total sales or the top line.: Under £100,000
Profit (last financial year) Help Gross profit is the total turnover minus cost of sales. Net profit is the turnover minus all expenses, including payroll and tax. Businesses are asked to state gross profit, net profit or both. This field can be left blank.: No information submitted
Details of owners: Mark Epton, sole owner
Directors' other business interests Help Businesses are asked to list other directorships held by their directors and company secretary: None

Goods and Services

I deliver an integrated communication service:

Branding
Identity
Graphic design
Web design

When appropriate I bring in associates to provide:

Programming
Marketing
Copywriting
Illustration

Business Responses

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Community Relations

Community Relations is about a business in a social and economic context. A business can strongly influence the quality of life not only for employees, but also for the wider community in which it operates. It is recognised that a sustainable community promotes sustainable business.

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance is about how a business is structured and whether rights, responsibilities and duties are clearly set out and understood. These issues are critical in maintaining accountability and providing strong decision-making functions.

This section provides an opportunity for a company to indicate how it remains honest, transparent, equitable and reputable in its conduct. These objectives are relevant to any business whether large or small.

Donations and Payments

To whom and exactly how companies make donations and payments, including those to charitable organisations, professional associations and government, are extremely complex issues. It is important that companies disclose their corporate donations, publish their payments and explain what they hope or expect to receive in return.

Environment

Natural resources are vital to sustain our lives and lifestyle. This section looks at the impact business operations have on the physical environment. It is not always easy to address the challenges, but companies have the opportunity to show the problems they face and how they tackle them.

Human Rights

This section is about how businesses ensure that their operations do not violate the fundamental rights of individuals and communities at home or abroad. Businesses have the opportunity to examine this issue with regards to their own practices, supply chains and business relationships.

Marketplace Ethics

This section is about how businesses handle consumer rights and wider welfare issues. Many of the questions cover areas where there is a fair amount of legislation and regulation: it is an opportunity for businesses to show how they go beyond a legal minimum to address ethical issues in the marketplace.

Workforce

It is widely acknowledged that people are the most valuable asset to any business. In this topic, the questions are addressing the treatment of workforce. It is quite diverse but the focus is on promoting a fair, equitable, honest and supportive work environment.