A Walkden based art business, Minds in the Matrix, has been shortlisted for Best New Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards, a national celebration of emerging small businesses in the UK.
The recognition celebrates the Salford business’s commitment to creating original products and projects, while bringing colour and personality to conversations surrounding mental health and neurodivergence.
As a finalist, Minds in the Matrix stands among the accomplished small businesses to emerge out of Salford, recognised for its performance, innovation and commitment to inclusivity.
“I’m genuinely so proud to have Minds in the Matrix recognised as a finalist at the UK Small Business Awards,” said Georgia Mae Timmis, Founder of Minds in the Matrix and Artist.
“I started the business at 19 because I struggled to see where I fitted into a traditional working environment as a neurodivergent person. I decided to create something from my own experience instead, with the hope that my artwork could help other people feel understood and less alone.”
Georgia Mae explained her personal experiences and challenges in the creation of her artwork, hoping to turn moments of struggle into moments of inspiration.
She said: “I try to make mental health and neurodivergence feel colourful through art, one sticker, tote bag and tee at a time.
“Something that started as a way of creating a path that worked for my own brain has grown into a community of people who tell me that my work makes them feel seen, that’s always been the most important part of Minds in the Matrix.
“To now have the business recognised nationally as a finalist for Best New Small Business means so much to me.”
The UK Small Business Awards will take place on December 19 2026 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, where finalists from across the UK will come together as the National Top 10 are revealed live on stage, live streamed worldwide for those unable to attend.
For more info about Minds in the Matrix, visit https://mindsinthematrix.etsy.com or via Instagram and Tiktok @MindsintheMatrix
