Over the past seven years, the brand has grown steadily, supporting franchisees in building rewarding businesses that combine craftsmanship with a genuine commitment to giving back.
Here, Will Frankling, Co-founder of Kitchen Makeovers, speaks with two franchisees about how they’re celebrating their second anniversary by launching a special giveaway to transform a deserving local resident’s home with a £10,000 kitchen makeover.
To celebrate two years of Kitchen Makeovers Cambridge, husband-and-wife team Colin and Michelle Blackburn have launched a special giveaway to gift one deserving resident from their local area a brand-new kitchen! The initiative invites people across the Cambridge area to nominate someone they believe truly deserves a fresh start at home – whether they’ve faced a tough time, gone above and beyond for others or are simply in need of a helping hand.
“We’ve been thinking about doing a giveaway like this for a while, but we didn’t just want to hand out a kitchen at random – it had to go to someone truly deserving,” said Colin. “We know how much of a difference a new kitchen can make, especially for someone who might not otherwise be able to afford one. That’s why we’re going all in – the kitchen will be worth £10,000, which is more than our average job, because we want this to really mean something to the person who wins.”
“We’ve always been passionate about supporting our local community – whether it’s sponsoring sports teams, getting involved in events like charity football matches or backing brilliant causes like the Just George charity. This giveaway felt like the next step – the biggest way we could give something back. We’ve had amazing support from our suppliers too, with some even donating materials for the makeover. It’s become a real team effort, and we can’t wait to do something truly special for someone in our area,” added Michelle.
This giveaway really captures what Kitchen Makeovers is all about. For Colin and Michelle, it’s not just about delivering beautiful kitchens – it’s about making a genuine difference in their community. As a franchise network, we’re proud to support people who want to build more than just a business – they want to build relationships and transform lives. Stories like theirs show how our franchise model gives ambitious entrepreneurs the freedom to create a rewarding career while making a positive impact close to home.
“We’re so excited to finally bring this idea to life and do something that could genuinely change someone’s day-to-day. It’s a big project for a business like ours, but the support we’ve had already – from our suppliers and the community – has been incredible. If all goes well, we’d love to turn this into an annual tradition. Giving back to the people who’ve supported us from the very beginning just feels like the right way to celebrate each milestone,” said Colin.
“At Kitchen Makeovers, we believe success isn’t only measured in completed projects, but in the positive impact our franchisees make in their communities. Colin and Michelle’s giveaway perfectly embodies this spirit – using their milestone not just to celebrate their own journey, but to give back in a meaningful way. Their passion and commitment reflect the heart of what our franchise stands for: empowering entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses that change lives, one kitchen – and one community – at a time. We’re proud to support franchisees like them who bring this vision to life every day,” concluded Will.
