Black Pound Day
Black Pound Day takes place on the first Saturday of every month and was set up to support the growth of the UK Black economy. Black Pound Day invites all communities to promote and spend with Black businesses locally and online, and aims to unite all cultures and ethnicities to support Black business and strengthen the UK economy.
At Ombar we support Black Pound Day by seeking out exciting Black-owned businesses and brands that we think our customers will love and sharing them here and on social media.
Click here to visit Black Pound Day's official website.
This month's Black Pound Day
This Black Pound Day, instead of buying from us, we’re inviting you to support Mind The Cork.
Mind The Cork are a homeware accessory business who say that they put ‘considered craftsmanship, innovation and eco-friendly design’ at the heart of their ethos. They aim to create products that are both planet and people friendly by being inclusive, accessible and considerate of nature and the environment. We love their simple yet striking aesthetic and their choice of cork as a sustainable material.
Little Coffee Company
Calling all coffee lovers! The Little Coffee Company are changing the coffee game as we know it by giving female coffee farmers in Tanzania, Jamaica and other regions direct access to the market, producing luxury coffee with an ethical commitment. Click here to bag some beans!
Hearthy Matcha
Hearthy Matcha produce organic, vegan, sugar-free powder form Uji, and are spreading the world of its amazing health benefits. They're also heavily involved in reforestation and are 100% carbon neutral. If you're a fan of matcha (and amazing, ethical brands) click here!
Ruby and Grace London
If you haven't tried Ruby and Grace London's gut friendly granola and/or vegan ice cream yet, you're missing out! All ingredients are sourced ethically and a portion of their profits goes towards training and providing employment support for women.
You can view their Insta by clicking here.
Aysha Bell Wellness
You'll find a wealth of wellness knowledge and beautiful gifts in Aysha's wellness shopping sanctuary. Aysha also offers downloadable meditations, meaning you can create a calming retreat in your own home. Click here to browse her website.
Kalabash Bodycare
Kalabash use only natural, renewable ingredients in their soaps, candles, body butters and more. Their shea butter is fair trade and enables the women who produce it to send their children to school. Click to shop and to learn more. P.S. the soaps smell AMAZING!
CHIKA'S
CHIKA'S make delicious snacks from natural ingredients, producing taste sensations inspired by African flavours. They donate 2% if their profits to a charity helping to empower young girls to become strong women. Click here to shop snacks!
Jungle Fruits
These fab guys made exotic fruits convenient by drying them using traditional and natural processes. They also donate 1% of profits to Rainforest Foundation UK. Visit Jungle Fruits' website now - we recommend the passion fruit!
Selfmade Candles
These candles are made from soy wax and have a plantable, wildflower label so you can glow and then grow. 5% of profits are donated to Black Minds Matter Charity - such a fab brand! Click to shop.
Zola Eve
Zola Eve produces sustainable activewear, inspired by their founder Ncheta's West African heritage and love of yoga. 10% of sales are donated to Women for Women International who help women survivors of war to become active members of their communities.
Click to visit their website and to shop their fab products now.
Aviela Skincare
Aviela are harnessing the natural power of raw shea butter, which has amazing softening, moisturising properties. The shea butter is ethically sourced from Northern Ghana, working closely with a Women’s Cooperative, empowering the community and enabling families to be fed. Click to shop.
Chosan by Nature
Chosan by Nature make hibiscus infused drinks, jams and sorbet, inspired by the founder’s aunt’s recipes she grew up with in The Gambia. A portion of all sales from the Chosan range adds to the donation they make to food producers in Africa, to ensure fruit farmers can still feed their families when their produce isn’t in season.
Click to shop now!
Suri London
Suri London make premium vegan skincare products as well as a beautiful, carefully curated collection of homeware.
They’re proudly committed to offering an ethical, sustainable service, including reusable and recyclable packaging without compromising on a luxury standard.
Click to shop now!
Our Lovely Goods
Taking inspiration from Nigeria, Our Lovely Goods believe that making a home shouldn’t be complicated or expensive, and offer a range of beautiful homewares, candles, and skincare products. You can even sign up to a soy wax candle making workshop!
Click here to visit their website.
Borough 22
These guys make delicious doughnuts out of their kitchen in South-East London, all of which are totally vegan and gluten free.
It started in 2011 when founder Ryan’s family began suffering with gluten and diary intolerances. He set out to make a genuinely delicious sweet treat that they were able to enjoy, and since then has helped so many allergy sufferers enjoy delectable treats too.
