I’m celebrating Made in UK Day on 9 March 2022
As the appetite to shop locally and support local businesses grows, I’m taking part in Made in UK Day on Tuesday 9 March 2022.
The Made in UK Day campaign was created by Make it British to celebrate their 10 year anniversary last year. Started as a blog by ex-retail buyer Kate Hills to champion all the wonderful products that are made in the UK, the Make it British website has now been visited by more than 6.5 million people looking to buy UK-made products and search for UK manufacturers. This year alone has seen a 68% increase in enquiries since the UK left the EU’s single market and customs union. UK manufacturing is currently worth £192 billion to the UK economy and employs 2.7 million people.
By purchasing from UK-made businesses you can help to:
Lower your carbon footprint
Buying products made closer to home means you can significantly reduce the number of miles something has travelled. In turn, this reduces its carbon footprint.
UK-made products are often made in much smaller quantities, too. Many can be made to order, discouraging waste within the supply chain.
Save essential skills
Manufacturing requires skill. Not everyone suits working in a service-based industry. By purchasing a product that is made in the UK you are helping to save skills within local communities - skills that would otherwise be lost.
Create job opportunities
2.7 million people work within manufacturing in the United Kingdom. When you buy a product that is made in the UK you are directly contributing to keeping someone in employment.
Promote UK craftsmanship
When you buy a product that is made in the UK you are helping to preserve craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.
Boost local economies
Buying locally-made directly contributes to your local economy. Help contribute directly towards the area in which you live.
Preserve UK manufacturing
If everyone living in the United Kingdom bought just one item made in the UK worth £20 on Made in UK Day it would be worth £1.3bn! Spend your money wisely and help UK manufacturing to thrive.
How to get involved in Made in UK Day
You can get involved in the campaign too by pledging to buy something that is made in the UK on 9 March and share your pictures on social media using the hashtag #madeinukday
For more information visit madeinukday.co.uk
Anna Juliet Creative and Made in UK Day
All my beautiful silk scarves are not just designed by me, an artist based near the beautiful city of Bath, but I actually have them made here in the UK too. My art is printed for me in limited editions by a family-owned business with specialist equipment and experience.
If you live near the beautiful market town of Corsham in Wiltshire, you can now purchase my silk scarves at The Corsham Gallery, 15 Martingate, Corsham, SN13 0HU.
As a member of the Make It British Community, I have met (virtually) so many amazing business owners and manufacturers - please join us by buying locally - you’ll get wonderful products and probably make someone’s day too!