101 UK-Based Black-Owned Businesses to Support

Supporting Racial Justice Through Black-Owned Businesses

There are numerous ways to stand in solidarity against police brutality and support the fight for racial justice. You can donate to grassroots organizations, reach out to your MP to demand government action, or participate in protests if you feel it’s safe to do so. Educating yourself about systemic racism and engaging in conversations about racial injustice with those who may not experience it firsthand is another impactful approach. However, one of the most tangible and sustainable ways to empower the Black community is by supporting Black-owned businesses. This is especially important as many of these businesses have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

In recent days, we have dived deeper into identifying more UK-based, Black-owned businesses to spotlight. This list is compiled from a variety of trusted sources, including recommendations collected through our writers' and editors' ongoing work. Some businesses come from **It’s Black Owned**, a platform that showcases Black entrepreneurs, while others are personal favorites our team loves to shop at. A wealth of suggestions also came from the social media community, including Instagram posts and comments by calligrapher and designer Ofe from **Studio Oudizo**, journalist and co-host of the *Black Gals Livin’* podcast **Vic Sanusi**, blogger Kristabel Plummer from *I Want You to Know*, and platforms like **Jamii** (a discount card service promoting Black British brands) and **Black Women’s Directory**, a directory launching this July.

Below, you’ll find a directory of 101 Black-owned businesses spanning several categories, including beauty, fashion, food and drink, home décor, boutiques, and more. This list is by no means exhaustive and does lean toward London-based businesses (given the location of our team), but we’re actively working to expand and include more national and regional businesses. We encourage you to take a look and support these incredible brands. To explore specific categories, simply follow the links below.

Home Décor

Avila.Diana 

The greeting card and stationery industry often lacks diverse representation, but Avila Chidume, a Black law student, set out to change that in 2018. Through her brand, she creates beautifully designed greeting cards and stationery that highlight underrepresented communities. The brand also offers personalized cards and mugs featuring bold, inclusive graphics.

Aysha Bell Wellness 

Aysha Bell combines her expertise in yoga, meditation, sound healing, and Reiki to provide holistic wellness sessions that incorporate breathwork, harmonic resonance, and sound. Additionally, her meditation gift boxes include candles, healing stones, sage sticks, and downloadable guided meditations. Individual candles, available in lavender or a cedarwood-geranium blend, can also be purchased separately.

Bespoke Binny 

Inspired by the vibrant prints and colors of her Ghanaian heritage, London therapist Natalie Manima creates colorful, handmade homeware accessories. Bespoke Binny offers lampshades, pillows, and bedding, alongside virtual workshops where participants can learn to craft their own lampshades.

Chloe Ainsley Creative 

Chloe Ainsley specializes in creating elegant stationery, wedding invitations, and art prints. Working from her studio in Kent, her designs are simple yet sophisticated, often incorporating details like wax seals, feathers, or string accents to add a unique and personalized touch.

Copper Dust 

Vanessa Agyemang founded Copper Dust to fill the gap in the luxury home décor market with handmade African-inspired designs. Combining her Ghanaian roots, knowledge of interior architecture, and a keen eye for fashion, her creations include bespoke lampshades and concrete planters.

Dorcas Creates 

Dorcas Magbadelo’s art draws inspiration from her Nigerian heritage, as well as her love of bold colors and patterns. Her intricate art prints are especially striking, while her playful, fast-selling enamel pins are perfect for accessorizing jackets or bags.

Freya Bramble Carter 

Freya Bramble Carter crafts ceramics that are both beautiful and functional, ranging from vases to dishware. Each piece is inspired by nature and finished with unique artisan glazes. While her ready-made pieces often sell out, Freya accepts custom commissions.

Fundi Box 

Comfort Badaru Smithson’s subscription craft box is ideal for those looking to dive into creative projects. Each monthly box includes materials and instructions for a new project, such as making a woven sunburst mirror. Proceeds support artisans in Africa who provide high-quality materials for the kits.

Kazvare Made It 

Kazvare’s “illustration lab” creates quirky and bold art inspired by pop culture. Their products include prints, books, and home décor, often featuring witty illustrations of cultural icons. They’ve even collaborated with major brands like Adidas and Tate Modern.

Kitschnoir 

Founded in 2017, Kitschnoir celebrates the beauty and joy of the Black British experience. Originally focused on greeting cards, the brand now offers notebooks, lunch bags, and more. Their handwriting service allows customers to personalize cards that are then sent directly to recipients.

Naked Clay Ceramics 

Carla Sealey’s ceramics reflect the natural beauty of her environment with neutral tones and earthy textures. The collection includes mugs, plates, and vases, all handcrafted through a combination of slip-casting and hand-building techniques.

Nicola Lespeare 

Motivated by the lack of representation in greeting cards, Nicola Lespeare created her own line featuring diverse characters and designs. Her adorable collection includes birthday cards, thank-you notes, and baby-related designs.

Our Lovely Goods 

Based in Aberdeen, this family-run business specializes in artisan candles, natural skincare, and handmade workshops. Through partnerships with Nigerian craftsmen, they offer beautifully crafted products like botanical body butter and soothing candles, as well as interactive events to make your own skincare and candles.

Tribal Unicorn 

Angelica “GeGe” Louise launched her candle and lifestyle brand Tribal Unicorn as a creative outlet. Made from organic soy wax, each candle is inspired by London life, including cultural touchpoints like Notting Hill Carnival. Her playful and artistic candle designs make for unique décor pieces.

We Are Lagom 

Thabang “Thabi” Motsei’s home fragrance brand focuses on balance, inspired by the Swedish term “lagom,” meaning “just enough.” Based in East Sussex, the soy wax candles come in scents like amber and cedarwood or lavender and ylang-ylang. The reusable jars add an eco-friendly touch.

Detola and Geek 

Detola and Geek offers eye-catching, African-inspired lampshades, totes, coasters, and more, all featuring bold geometric patterns. Many of the lampshades include alternative linings, like metallic gold. Founder Tola Laseinde also provides DIY workshops and kits to help people make their own designs.

Selfmade Candles 

Founded by Ricki Lawal, Selfmade Candles offers handcrafted soy candles infused with scents like eucalyptus or sage and rosemary. Each purchase includes a plantable label containing seeds for growing herbs or flowers. The brand also supports social causes, with proceeds from their limited-edition Conscious candle being donated to anti-racism initiatives.

Aysha Bell Wellness

Aysha Bell combines her expertise in yoga, meditation, sound healing, and Reiki to provide holistic wellness sessions that incorporate breathwork, harmonic resonance, and sound. Additionally, her meditation gift boxes include candles, healing stones, sage sticks, and downloadable guided meditations. Individual candles, available in lavender or a cedarwood-geranium blend, can also be purchased separately.