Ethical UK Brands & Social Enterprises

The UK-based brands in the Purpose Picks directory: social enterprises and ethical companies founded or shipping in the United Kingdom, each reviewed for the impact it creates.

21 curated brands

Rapanui

Rapanui

An Isle of Wight clothing brand creating everyday pieces from organic, recycled, and recovered materials, designed to be worn, returned, and made again.

SustainabilityCircular economy
Washed Up Cards

Washed Up Cards

Handmade greeting cards made with plastic collected from UK rivers and beaches, turning pollution into something thoughtful and personal.

SustainabilityCircular economy
Change Please

Change Please

An award-winning social enterprise using great coffee to fight homelessness, with 100% of profits funding barista training, support, and job placements.

Social enterpriseInclusive employment
Sheep Inc.

Sheep Inc.

The world's first carbon-negative fashion brand, making traceable knitwear from regenerative Merino wool with a lifetime guarantee.

SustainabilityEthically sourced
Beyond Nine

Beyond Nine

A feel-good womenswear, 'dress women for life' brand, who partners with Pregnant Then Screwed to tackle maternity discrimination.

Women-ledWomen's causes
LoveWell

LoveWell

A charity creating supportive pathways into employment for women who are rebuilding broken lives.

Women's causesWomen-led
Luminary Bakery

Luminary Bakery

An award winning social enterprise using baking as a force for good, empowering London's most disadvantaged women to thrive.

Social enterpriseWomen's causes
We Make Good

We Make Good

A manufacturing partnership building a fairer, more inclusive economy turning handmade Irish design and ethical production into real jobs, skills, and belonging.

Social enterpriseInclusive employment
Harry Specters

Harry Specters

A luxury chocolate brand using great taste to shift perceptions, champion autistic talent, and create real opportunity through paid employment.

Inclusive employmentDisability inclusion
Acorn Shop

Acorn Shop

A social enterprise creating handmade soy wax candles that bring warmth, purpose, and inclusive employment to young adults with additional needs.

Inclusive employmentSocial enterprise
Tap Social Movement

Tap Social Movement

A social enterprise using beer, baking, and hospitality to create paid employment and second chances for people in prison and prison leavers.

Social enterprisePrison rehabilitation
Black & Beech

Black & Beech

An ethical fashion brand using clothing as a platform to amplify women's voices and fund feminist change.

Women-ledEthically sourced
Miss Macaroon

Miss Macaroon

A social enterprise using baking as a force for good, creating meaningful employment opportunities for people facing barriers to work.

Social enterpriseInclusive employment
Mum Bub Hub

Mum Bub Hub

A social enterprise dedicated to improving pregnancy and postpartum wellbeing through thoughtful products, education, and emotional support.

Social enterpriseWomen's causes
Arthouse Unlimited

Arthouse Unlimited

Transforming artwork created by adults with neuro-diverse and physical support needs into beautiful products that celebrate ability, creativity, and inclusion.

Inclusive employmentDisability inclusion
Elvis & Kresse

Elvis & Kresse

Turning rescued materials into luxury accessories and donating 50% of profits to charities, proving that business can balance profit with purpose.

Circular economyEthically sourced
Lux Luz London

Lux Luz London

A social enterprise creating handmade, vegan-friendly candles and diffusers that bring light, hope, and opportunity to women affected by domestic violence.

Social enterpriseWomen's causes
Fine Cell Work

Fine Cell Work

A social enterprise training prisoners and prison leavers in high-quality needlework - a foundation for life after prison.

Social enterprisePrison rehabilitation
Y.O.U Underwear

Y.O.U Underwear

A company founded to ensure women and children have access to the very foundation of their outfits.

Ethically sourcedWomen's causes
Stand Out Socks

Stand Out Socks

Selling bright funky socks, a business who offers paid employment opportunities to individuals who are often overlooked by society.

Inclusive employmentDisability inclusion
Lucy & Yak

Lucy & Yak

Best known for their signature dungarees and iconic prints, their mission is to make fashion that's kinder to the planet.

SustainabilityEthically sourced