Published 22nd Aug 2023, 06:00 BST

Phun in the Sun was set up by its chief executive Jackie Walker in 2018 from a desk in the centre’s newly established incubator for start-ups and home-based enterprises seeking to expand. Since then, the business has grown to a staff of four people.

Next month, Phun in the Sun and the St Kitts and Nevis Association will co-host a meet and greet reception at Unity Business Centre for Her Excellency Dr Christine Walwyn, the Diaspora Ambassador for St Kitts and Nevis, following her recent appointment by the dual-island nation’s Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew.

Adrian Green, Unity Enterprise manager, said: “It feels like just yesterday when Jackie started her adventure with us, taking up a hot desk in our building. From the very beginning, her positive spirit and passion for creating unforgettable experiences for her customers and her unwavering commitment to achieve her dreams were clear."

Jackie Walker with Unity Enterprise manager Adrian Green at Unity Business Centre in Chapeltown

Unity Business Centre is one of three facilities managed by Unity Enterprise - the not-for-profit subsidiary of BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise - which currently provides 142 affordable business units for more than 80 diverse businesses close to Leeds city centre.

Ms Walker said: “I am excited to be expanding and to be able to do so at Unity Business Centre where Phun in the Sun has its roots. It is wonderful that our shared success story will continue - bigger and better than ever before.”

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