Christian Purcell

Christian Purcell is a dynamic social entrepreneur with a unique journey that intertwines technology, charity, and environmental sustainability. As the founder of DropPoint, a pioneering social enterprise, Christian has dedicated the past seven years to revolutionizing how charities receive physical donations.

DropPoint serves as a vital link between donors and charities by facilitating the donation of items rather than money or time. Through an innovative platform, DropPoint allows donors to purchase subsidized courier services to send a wide variety of items - ranging from teddy bears to suits - to charities in need. This service not only simplifies the donation process for individuals but also provides significant logistical support to charities, helping them manage addresses and track parcels, thus reducing errors and inefficiencies.

Christian's passion for environmental sustainability drives much of his work. DropPoint was conceived as an environmental project aimed at redirecting waste and creating a circular economy by repurposing items that might otherwise end up in landfills. This focus aligns perfectly with Christian's professional background in logistics and technology, where he previously worked on e-commerce returns portals for major retailers like ASOS.

Christian's entrepreneurial journey is marked by resilience and adaptability. From working part-time jobs to support DropPoint to leveraging government recovery schemes to train software engineers, his story is one of determination and resourcefulness. Despite the setbacks caused by both Brexit and the Pandemic, Christian continues to expand DropPoint's reach, including potential international expansion into the Middle East and North Africa.

As a podcast guest, Christian brings a wealth of knowledge in charity logistics, environmental sustainability, and social entrepreneurship, offering invaluable insights and inspiring stories from his journey.