Benk&Bo
About Benk&Bo / from Norwegian: Benk: Workbench; Bo: A place to live
Benk&Bo (Nov 2017 - Jan 2023) was a social enterprise rooted in sustainable choices, craftsmanship and community. An independent business, owned and run by friends and family in the heart of City of London.
Founded in late 2017 by Mariell Lind Hansen and a financial backer with backgrounds in Arts and Property. They set out with the aim to create a space in London that encouraged community in an accessible creative space, promoting events with focus on social inclusion and diversity.
Benk&Bo offered a diverse palette of products and experiences by inviting in a variety of experts in their fields. From food producers to furniture makers, Benk&Bo was continually inspired to engage with those who shared their enthusiasm.
In March 2019 Lizzy Kaplan took the role as Managing Director at Benk&Bo and the following 4 years of the businesses was heavily influenced by Mariell and Lizzy´s friendships, connections and interests - creating a unique environment for friends and friends friends.
Together they ran jazz nights, handfuls of exhibitions, community evenings, workshops, book clubs and a wide range of events alongside the daily running of the cafe and library.
The idea of Benk&Bo is rooted in the Arctic Island Andøya, where Mariell grew up in a tight knit community in which people rely on each other, their practical skills and nature to live a sustainable and healthy life.
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