purpose
London, GB · Founded 2009 · 190 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Purpose creates strategic creative campaigns and movement-building initiatives for nonprofits, NGOs, brands, and philanthropies focused on environmental, social, and health impact. The organization delivers integrated storytelling, digital campaigns, and impact measurement across six issue areas including climate, public health, equity, and human rights.
Founders & leadership
purpose was founded in 2009 by Jeremy Heimans.
JH

Jeremy HeimansCo-founder & Chairman
HB

Harpreet BaggaPartner & Co-CEO
SG

Simon GoffPartner & Co-CEO
Investors · 2
Competitors · 1
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Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- PURPOSE LIMITED
- Company number
- 04775584
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 23 May 2003
- Registered office
- Thorne Lancaster Parker, 5th Floor Palladium House, 1-4 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TA
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 70229 — Management consultancy activities other than financial management
- Previous names
- SUBSTANCE DESIGN LIMITED (2003–2003)
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Apr 2025 · next due 31 Jan 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 4 May 2026 · next due 18 May 2027
Current officers · 2
- Company Secretaries Limited — corporate secretary, appointed 23 May 2003
- Giles Martin Redmayne — director, appointed 28 May 2003
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does purpose do?
- Purpose creates strategic creative campaigns and movement-building initiatives for nonprofits, NGOs, brands, and philanthropies focused on environmental, social, and health impact. The organization delivers integrated storytelling, digital campaigns, and impact measurement across six issue areas including climate, public health, equity, and human rights.
- Who founded purpose?
- purpose was founded by Jeremy Heimans in 2009.
- Who are purpose's investors?
- purpose's investors include Redbus Ventures, Rethink Impact.
- Where is purpose headquartered?
- purpose is headquartered in London, GB.


