The African Caribbean Kidney Education Enterprise Wins Luton Rising Community Business of the Year Silver Award at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry SME Awards 2026

The African Caribbean Kidney Education Enterprise Wins Luton Rising Community Business of the Year Silver Award at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry SME Awards 2026

We are proud to share that the African Caribbean Kidney Education Enterprise® (ACKEE) has received the Luton Rising Community Business of the Year Silver Award at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry SME Business Awards 2026.

Founded in 2024 by our Founder and Director, Candice McKenzie whilst she was living on dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant, ACKEE was established to address disparities in kidney health within African Caribbean communities.

Kidney health education, advocacy and patient support sit at the core of our work. We support individuals throughout the renal journey, from diagnosis to kidney failure, dialysis, transplantation and life after transplant, whilst also promoting prevention and informed conversations around organ donation.

We are deeply grateful to Luton Rising, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and SME Business Awards for this recognition. We are looking forward to many more years of delivering kidney health education, advocacy and support. We remain focused on expanding our reach, deepening our partnerships and continuing to drive meaningful change in kidney health outcomes.

How you can support ACKEE:

• Share – Spread this blog and ACKEE’s work to raise awareness about kidney health and medication access.

• Donate – ACKEE’s work is only possible thanks to supporters like you. Kidney disease disproportionately affects the African Caribbean community, and many still lack access to information and support. Make a donation today. Your generous support helps ACKEE provide education and resources to the African Caribbean community