Last month, Storybox turned four. We didn’t shout about it at the time, partly because Rachel (our founder) was off getting married, but also because, like many small businesses, we’re often so busy doing the work, we forget to stop and look at what’s been built.
So now, with a quiet moment to breathe, we thought we’d mark the milestone by sharing some of the impact Storybox has made over the last four years.
Because when you choose to buy from a small business like ours, you’re not just choosing a gift - you’re helping to create real change. And these figures show the ripple effect that your support has made possible.
The Story So Far
Since we launched, we’ve spent over £84,000 with small businesses. We’re especially proud that £40,000 of that has gone directly to local social enterprises. That means every time someone receives a Storybox gift, they’re also helping support work in mental health, environmental action, cultural inclusion, LGBTQIA+ visibility, support for young adults with mixed abilities, and more.
We now work with 53 amazing partners – 11 social enterprises, 29 small businesses and 11 artists – bringing a total of 156 unique products to life across our gift ranges. Each one chosen with care, and every one backed by a story worth sharing.
We’ve also built in giving from the beginning. £1 from every box is donated to PIPS Mental Health Charity, and so far we’ve raised £3,130 for causes including PIPS, Windsor Women’s Centre and Friends of the Earth NI.
Along the way, over 80 corporate customers have chosen to use their gifting budgets for good - spreading these ethical, locally made gifts to employees, clients and communities across the UK and Ireland.
Even more excitingly, Storyboxes have now been sent to 11 countries including the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, Italy, the USA, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain and Canada - with more destinations still to come.
In our studio space, we’ve hosted 12 creative workshops to give other small businesses and makers the chance to connect, showcase their work and reach new audiences in a welcoming and down-to-earth environment.
We’re a very small team working hard behind the scenes, but everything we do is made possible thanks to the most supportive family, friends and collaborators who show up, cheer us on and lend a hand when it’s needed most.
A Quiet Milestone and a Big Thank You
Turning four is a milestone we’re really proud of. Not just because we’re still here doing what we love, but because of what’s been created with you along the way.
So thank you - for choosing thoughtful gifts, for supporting small business, and for helping us prove that even the smallest purchase can be part of something much bigger.
Here’s to year five and continuing to make gifting feel more personal, more ethical and more impactful.
Team Storybox x