Our Mission
Taking care of the business side of the creative process.
To provide artisans, crafters, and artists a safe and inclusive space to showcase their talent and creativity, and to sell their products to a broader online audience outside their immediate local communities through an eCommerce platform. And also, to provide access to a national network of makers for mutual help, support and growth.
Social Impact
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT TO MAKERS
Workshops to support makers for:
- Business and professional development
- Online marketing and social media
- Professional photography of products
- Support with business upscaling
- Development of soft skills
ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES
Provide living wage to all Artisanry Co. employees’
Develop low carbon value chain including distribution model
Help makers source sustainable local raw material suppliers’
Support innovation in sustainable craft
EMPOWER WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Encourage more women makers to sell online
Provide safe environment for women from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) background
Support ‘Returners to work’ for employability
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Development of Artisanry Co. communities to support:
- Improvement in confidence
- Reduce social isolation
- Improved mental well-being
LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL ECONOMIES
Support local artisan markets
Support local makers
Work with local communities on art and craft-based projects
Our Values
Our Social Values are underpinned by the Sustainable Development Goals of United Nations.
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 8
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHSupport local economies
Help create work or business opportunities
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 5
GENDER EQUALITYEmpowering women in business and marketplace
Encouraging diversity and inclusion
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 12
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTIONSupport use of sustainable material and low carbon distribution model
Raising awareness on sustainable consumption and lifestyles
UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3
GOOD HEATH AND WELL-BEINGBoost general health and mental well-being
Alleviate loneliness and isolation
Social support and positive relationships