Exchange at Campfield: Success Stories from our Growth Programme

When we launched our new Exchange Growth Programme at Campfield this year, we knew we’d attract some impressive businesses. But the first cohort has genuinely blown us away. These aren’t just companies looking to grow – they’re businesses that have already proven themselves and are ready to scale up in a serious way.

Today, we want to share the stories of three remarkable companies who’ve made Campfield their home and are using our Exchange Growth Programme to reach new heights: Credit Canary, Omne, and Orrest Digital.

Credit Canary: From Startup Success to Growth Powerhouse

Credit Canary’s journey with us perfectly captures what Exchange is all about. They first joined our Startup programme last year, where they developed their groundbreaking approach to consumer credit – using real-time data from open banking, credit reports, and tax information to help lenders make smarter decisions and support customers before they hit financial difficulties.

What makes Credit Canary special isn’t just their clever use of technology – it’s their mission. As founders Jim Fell and Shaun Adams put it, they saw too many lenders focusing solely on transactions, leaving customers vulnerable during tough times. Their solution proactively monitors financial health, giving people the space and support to weather life’s storms.

The results speak for themselves. They’re doubling collection rates for their partners and helping prevent missed payments before they damage relationships between lenders and borrowers. Now, as part of our Growth Programme, they’re scaling this impact even further, working with more lenders to transform how consumer credit works.

Omne: Feeding Growth in Food and Hospitality

If you’ve enjoyed a meal out recently or grabbed your favourite drink, there’s a good chance Omne had a hand in making it happen. This powerhouse agency has built something remarkable – they’re not just any marketing agency, they’re Europe’s leading integrated foodservice specialist and a top 10 UK B2B agency.

What sets Omne apart is their laser focus on the food and hospitality sector. They’ve cracked the code on this complex industry, working with everyone from global giants like Unilever and PepsiCo to innovative challengers. Their secret weapon? A proprietary insight engine that combines original research, exclusive reports, and live operator intelligence to keep their strategies sharp and relevant.

But it’s not just about the big names on their client roster. Omne has built something we love to see – a genuine community. Through exclusive events and industry insights, they’re bringing together food and hospitality leaders, creating real value beyond traditional agency services. It’s exactly the kind of collaborative approach that thrives at Campfield.

Orrest Digital: Social Media Success in Convenience Retail

Sometimes the best business ideas come from spotting gaps others have missed. That’s exactly what happened with Orrest Digital, who’ve become the UK’s number one social media agency for convenience stores. While others overlooked this sector, Orrest saw the potential and built something special.

Their approach is brilliantly focused – hyper-local marketing that helps retailers grow delivery orders and increase in-store visits. They’re not just posting pretty pictures; they’re turning social content into real revenue. One of their partners, Premier Meden Vale, went from zero to over 100 deliveries a week in just six weeks.

Since joining our Growth Programme, Orrest has been on fire. This month alone, they’ve partnered with 73 new retailers, including stores in America and Australia. They started at Campfield in one of our smaller offices and quickly outgrew the space – exactly the kind of problem we love to help solve.

What we particularly admire about Orrest is how they’ve democratised digital marketing for an industry that was often left behind. They’re proving that with the right approach, any business can harness the power of social media to drive real growth.

The Power of Community and Growth

These three companies represent everything we believe in at Department and Exchange. They’re not just using our spaces – they’re part of our community, collaborating, learning, and growing together at Campfield.

Our Exchange Growth Programme gives established businesses like these the targeted support they need to scale. From workshops covering the six key barriers to growth – business scaling strategies, market access, talent acquisition, leadership development, funding, and scalable operations – to ongoing mentorship and access to our wider network.

But perhaps most importantly, they’re part of something bigger. At Campfield, our 135,000 sq ft campus brings together tech, media, and creative businesses with a shared mission to tackle the world’s pressing challenges. When Credit Canary, Omne, and Orrest are working alongside each other and dozens of other ambitious companies, the possibilities for collaboration and growth are endless.

That’s the Department difference. We’re not just providing workspace – we’re creating an environment where successful businesses can become even more successful, where growth isn’t just hoped for but actively supported and celebrated.

Ready to join our community of growth-focused businesses? Find out more about our Exchange Growth Programme and discover what Campfield could do for your business at departmentuk.com/campfield.