Acorn Shop Review: Inclusive Home & Living UK
A social enterprise creating handmade soy wax candles that bring warmth, purpose, and inclusive employment to young adults with additional needs.
Acorn Shop is a home & living brand based in Newry, Northern Ireland, UK, curated by Purpose Picks for its commitment to inclusive employment, social enterprise, handmade. A social enterprise creating handmade soy wax candles that bring warmth, purpose, and inclusive employment to young adults with additional needs.
Why We Picked Them
100% of profits from every purchase go directly back into supporting the local community and the young adults involved in making the candles. Acorn Shop shows how small, thoughtful products can create lasting change by combining craftsmanship, sustainability, and inclusive employment.
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- Location
- Newry, Northern Ireland, UK
- Ships to
- UK
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Acorn Shop based?
- Acorn Shop is based in Newry, Northern Ireland, UK and ships to: UK.
- Where can I buy Acorn Shop?
- Acorn Shop sells from its own online shop at https://acornshop.co.uk/. The featured picks on this page link straight to it.
- What does Acorn Shop sell?
- Acorn Shop makes home & living products. Featured picks: Black Plum & Rhubarb Large Candle, Carlingford Whispers Soy Candle.
In our gift guides
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Secret Santa and stocking-filler gifts under £15, every one from a brand that gives back, with an eco-friendly section for the reusables.
- Halloween gifts →
Trick-or-treat chocolate, Jack O' Lantern macarons, a witch hat, and toys for the dog, then candles for the evenings after.
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