Hustle Hive founders Gavin Copland and Kieron Davis in Darlington

About Us

Building futures, one skill at a time

Our Mission

Hustle Hive CIC empowers people of all ages through hands-on learning, enterprise and wellbeing. We provide alternative provision for young people, creative spaces for homeschool families, and skills, mentoring and resources for adults to launch businesses. By combining entrepreneurship, innovation and mindfulness we help our community grow in confidence, resilience and opportunity.

Our Vision

To create a vibrant community hub where enterprise, education, and wellbeing connect, inspiring young people and adults alike to learn by doing, build their futures, and thrive together.

Our Values

Inclusive Community

We believe in being a fully inclusive community of aspiration where a person's past decisions do not dictate their future opportunities.

Personalised Support

We believe that people of all ages and backgrounds have the right to a personalised offer which instills aspiration, entrepreneurship, physical and emotional resilience in a nurturing environment.

Hands-on Learning

We believe the route to self-development and self-actualisation is through real hands-on experiences where people create, build, test and grow.

Meet the founders

Gavin Copland

Gavin Copland

Co-founder & Director

Former Executive Headteacher · Qualified Mountain Leader · Level 4 Safeguarding Lead · Outdoor Mental Health Practitioner

Gavin is a former Executive Headteacher with years of experience supporting children and young people across a wide range of settings. He leads Hustle Hive's safeguarding, wellbeing and outdoor education, combining mentoring, outdoor learning and hands-on experiences to help people of all ages build confidence, resilience and self-belief.

Kieron Davis

Kieron Davis

Co-founder & Director

Former Head of Secondary School · Engineering & STEM Specialist · Entrepreneur

Kieron is an educator and entrepreneur with over 20 years' teaching experience in the UK and internationally, including roles as Assistant Headteacher and Head of Secondary School. A specialist in engineering, design technology and enterprise, he helps lead Hustle Hive's education and enterprise programmes, including Makers to Market, using 3D printing, product design and real-world projects to help people turn ideas into skills.

Meet the full Hustle Hive Learning team →

Inside Hustle HQ

Hustle HQ is packed with the kind of kit most people never get to use. Here's what you'll find when you visit.

3D Printing

Bring your designs to life, from multi-colour prototypes and keyrings to super-detailed miniatures and jewellery.

Kit: Bambu Lab P2S multi-colour 3D printer · Elegoo 16K resin printer

Cutting & Vinyl

Cut your own stickers, decals and iron-on designs.

Kit: Cricut vinyl cutter

Printing & Pressing

Turn artwork into real products: T-shirts, tote bags, mugs and gifts in full, vibrant colour.

Kit: Epson A3 sublimation printer · HTVRONT Auto Heat Press · Cricut Mug Press

Design

Design, brand and plan your projects on our laptops.

Kit: ASUS Vivobook laptops

Our holiday clubs and Makers to Market programme use this kit to turn ideas into real products.