Spring Fair 2025 Announces #SBS Small Business Sunday Winners

Posted by Rachel Westall on 15 October 2024

Spring Fair, which celebrates its 75th anniversary at the NEC Birmingham on 2nd – 5th February 2025, is delighted to announce twelve new winners of Theo Paphitis’s #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative who each receive a free stand at the February show. Since 2018, the TV dragon and #SBS Small Business Sunday creator and Spring and Autumn Fair have joined forces to support start-up businesses. Together they have worked with over 60 SMEs, playing a vital role in their future success.

winner sign for small business sunday award The February 2025 show will welcome twelve dynamic and inspirational new winners who each receive free stand space in the #SBS Village to showcase their designs.

Retail entrepreneur and small business champion, Theo Paphitis says, "This partnership goes from strength to strength and the fantastic #SBS businesses benefit greatly from this multi-free stand opportunity. Over 60 SMEs, and #SBS Small Business Sunday, winners will have been able to showcase their businesses and find new routes for business growth through this gem of an opportunity, including 2025. I always encourage our 4,000+ small businesses to take advantage of this one and I know that it will deliver even more for them next year, in Spring Fair's 75th anniversary year. I look forward to seeing those rewards and the avenues of opportunity it brings for the winners in 2025 and beyond."

The 12 new winners who will present their designs in Hall 5 are:
Chomp - Products created to bring joy and ease to your little ones' magical and messy weaning moments including bibs, weaning sets and utensils.
Rise n Design - Unique resin art including bespoke and premium corporate artwork.
Chapel House Fragrances - Produce handmade high quality scented candles and diffusers in a converted Chapel in the Chilterns.
Liz Corley Art - Original artwork and products inspired by nature and the British countryside.
Apparel by Unleashed - The home of high-quality handmade waterproof dog gear and practical products for both human and hound!
Olee Cosmetics - Home to eco-friendly mini heart bath bombs, mini bath treats, and plant based skincare.
Charley's Wild World - Eco-riendly, sustainable, children's clothing brand - created, designed & manufactured responsibly in the UK.
The Mewstone Candle Company - Crafted candles, reed diffusers, room mists and wax melts inspired by the Devon coast.
Popsy and Plum - Colourful, cute, contemporary cards featuring original eye-catching and distinctive digital art, complemented by a selection of modern or traditional words suitable for any occasion.
Peckish Goose - Quintessentially British homeware inspired by the founder's own animals. Beautifully made in England.
Dale's Handmade - Award-winning cakes, brownies, handmade Belgian chocolates, desserts and baking kits.
The Eden Collection - A wonderful at home spa experience 100% natural and organic handmade products scented with 100% pure essential oils and decorated with beautiful botanicals.

 Theo Paphitis shaking hands with business owners Soraya Gadelrab, Event Director, Spring Fair says, "We are delighted to continue our partnership with Theo and #SBS as we celebrate our 75th anniversary and continue to inspire businesses, big or small, to showcase at Spring Fair. Every year, the #SBS Village receives the most fantastic reception from buyers who love to discover the next generation of businesses and innovative products. It is an honour to announce the twelve talented winners, and we look forward to championing them at the show."

Inspiring retail's creators and curators, Spring Fair has brought the industry together for over 75 years so retailers can discover the latest products and trends. The next show will be an inspirational experience dedicated to celebrating the businesses and people who have helped create the show it is today. Buyers will see, touch and experience thousands of the latest products across four key destinations - Home, Gift, Moda, and Everyday - and thirteen definitive sectors.

Spring Fair runs from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham. For more information, please visit www.springfair.com

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