Support Black-Owned Businesses This Christmas With CashBlack

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and giving. But it can also be a time of stress, pressure and overspending. According to a recent survey, Brits were expected to spend an average of £602 each on Christmas gifts in 2023, up from £429 in 2022. That raises some questions about the impact of our spending habits on the environment, society and ourselves.

One way to make your Christmas shopping more meaningful is to support Black-owned businesses. Ethnic minority entrepreneurs make up a crucial part of the small business economy, contributing at least £74 billion a year to the UK. However, they also face significant challenges, such as discrimination, lack of access to finance and limited networks. By buying from Black-owned businesses, you get quality products and help create a more diverse and inclusive economy.

CashBlack is a platform that rewards members with cashback when they shop online with Black-owned businesses. You can browse and discover new brands, or search for your favourites, and earn cashback on your purchases.

This December, CashBlack has curated a special selection of Black-owned retailers offering Christmas cards, decorations and gifts. Here are some of our favourites:

The Cornrow

If you are looking for a way to celebrate Black culture and creativity this Christmas, check out The Cornrow, an online store selling homewares, beauty products, books and more by Black makers and artists. The Cornrow has a special selection of Christmas decorations with Afrocentric designs, such as cards with African prints, Ankara fabrics and Kwanzaa themes, as well as gift tags, wrapping paper and calendars.

The Copper Fruit

If you are passionate about sustainable and ethical lifestyle choices, visit The Copper Fruit, a family business bringing you African sourced and inspired gifts, stationery and travel tours. Their range showcases the rich and vibrant culture of Africa, from canvas wall art, gift wrap and greeting cards to made in Ghana items, drink bottles, mugs and coasters. The Copper Fruit also supports the communities and organisations that produce their products, such as a women's co-operative in Bolgatanga, a tree planting project in central Ghana and a local food bank in Surrey.

Nia Ballerina

If you have a little one who loves ballet, surprise them with a gift from Nia Ballerina, a Black ballerina character brand for children. Their range includes musical jewellery boxes, dolls, rucksacks, hoodies, tops, puzzles and money boxes, plus greeting cards with stunning illustrations of Nia in different ballet poses.

These are just some of the amazing Black-owned businesses you can shop with this Christmas, saving money and earning cashback while supporting Black entrepreneurs, creatives and communities. Join CashBlack and start shopping with purpose.