Our Story

Indespoke began with a bold idea: to create a space where underrepresented entrepreneurs don’t just sell, they thrive.

Born from The Black Pounds Project, we recognised a gap in the market: a retail experience that goes beyond products, to celebrate culture, build community, and empower founders from historically excluded backgrounds.

What started as a gift shop has grown into a movement.

Today, Indespoke is a curated marketplace and growth platform — spotlighting independent, ethical, and values-led brands. From skincare to stationery, every item we stock is made by a founder with purpose and potential.

But we’re more than a shop.

We train the founders behind the brands, through our Emerging Brand Programme, giving them tools, guidance, and community to grow their confidence and sales. By nurturing business knowledge alongside shelf space, we’re building a new kind of retail, one that’s just as focused on transformation as it is on transaction.

We're reclaiming the high street.

One shelf. One story. One sale at a time.

At Indespoke, independent means unstoppable, and when you buy from us, you're not just making a purchase.

You're investing in people, in progress, and in a more inclusive economy.

What We Do

At Indespoke, we curate a diverse range of high-quality products from independent brands, offering a platform for entrepreneurs from marginalised and creative communities.

From handmade skincare to statement homeware, everything we stock is crafted with purpose. We provide retail space, host creative workshops, and support our vendors with marketing, storytelling, and access to engaged, conscious customers.

Indespoke isn’t just a place to shop, it’s a space to connect, grow, and belong.

Our Mission

To empower diverse entrepreneurs and reclaim the high street
with ethical, independent retail.

Our Vision

A future where every high street reflects the richness of its people, diverse, local, and proud.

Our Purpose

We empower independent brands and turn everyday purchases into powerful acts of support and change.

Our Mission

To empower diverse entrepreneurs and reclaim the high street
with ethical, independent retail.

Our Vision

A future where every high street reflects the richness of its people, diverse, local, and proud.

Our Purpose

We empower independent brands and turn everyday purchases into powerful acts of support and change.

Our Core Values

  • Community Over Competition. We grow stronger together

    We believe that collaboration builds resilience. By working side by side, our makers share resources, ideas, and encouragement — creating a supportive ecosystem where everyone has a chance to thrive. Indespoke is not just a platform; it’s a family of creatives committed to lifting each other up.

  • Storytelling With Purpose. Every product has a soul.

    Behind every item is a journey of culture, creativity, and craft. We honour the hands that make our products and the stories they carry. By celebrating these narratives, we invite customers to shop with meaning, not just convenience.

  • Equity and Representation. We champion those too often left out.

    Too many talented entrepreneurs are overlooked due to race, background, or access. At Indespoke, we exist to shift that imbalance. We centre marginalised voices, ensure fair opportunities, and build a high street that truly reflects the communities it serves.