Could this be the year you shop more from independent shops for your Christmas presents? If you’re thinking about it but not sure where to shop, our volunteer Emily has compiled a list of different independent online shops that you could buy from and support this year! We hope you enjoy…happy shopping!

Plastic Free/Ethical/Eco:

• The Kind Store– beauty, toiletries, home, gifts, food and drink and more.
• Ethical Superstore– food and drink, home, beauty, clothing, garden, pets, baby and more.
• Know The Origin– clothing, gifting, beauty, stationary and more.
• Sancho’s– clothing and jewellery.
• Treen– vegan and ethical clothing and accessories.
• Vestaire Collective– Luxury second hand clothing including designer brands.

Personalised Gifts and Small Businesses:

• Etsy – A collection of Independent retailers all in one place.
• Not On The Highstreet .com– A collection of Independent retailers all in one place.

Books:

• Bookshop.org (UK)- compiles independent bookstores and supports them. Read more here.
• worldofbooks.com– Secondhand online bookstore.
• Eden– Christian bookstore.
• Books That Matter– UKs leading book subscription box (feminist focus).
• Search for your local bookstore!

Toys:

• The Entertainer
• Mulberry Bush Toys– Traditional Wooden Toy Store (and other toys/games)

Craft Kits for Adults and Kids:

• Jessie’s Art Shed– Craft supplies, kits and other bits!

If you have any independent shops you’d like to recommend, drop us a message and we’ll add them to this list!