Our Founder’s Story – VRC Logistics CIC

From experience to enterprise — how purpose became progress via our companies founder Andrew Turner.

VRC Logistics CIC was founded by Andrew Turner, whose personal journey through the justice system sparked a determination to create change from the inside out.

While in custody, Andrew saw first-hand the growing issue of vape waste — disposable vapes piling up on wings, increasing fire risks and environmental hazards. More importantly, he saw the wasted potential of people inside — individuals capable of real work, real learning, and real contribution.

Out of that challenge came an idea:

“What if we could turn waste into work — and recovery into opportunity?”

That idea became The Vape Custodian Programme, and from there, VRC Logistics CIC was born — a community interest company combining sustainability, rehabilitation, and innovation.

Today, Andrew leads VRC with the same values that inspired it: safety, responsibility, and second chances. He’s partnered with national organisations like Recycle-IT! CIC and Entrepreneurs Unlocked CIC to deliver a model that transforms environmental waste into purposeful employment — creating pathways to sustainable jobs and cleaner, safer prisons.