Source to boost UK makers with paid-for pavilion
UK trade show Source Fashion has announced a £500,000 investment in a scheme to support British heritage manufacturers.
The scheme will provide each of 15 selected UK-based heritage manufacturers with a fully funded stand, marketing support and brand development assistance.
Suzanne Ellingham, event director of Source Fashion, said: “This is about more than just giving away stands. We’re investing in the future of British manufacturing by helping these businesses tell their stories, connect with international buyers and grow sustainably. It’s a small way that we can give back, while also making sure UK manufacturing is properly represented on the global stage.”
The programme aims to address a long-standing lack of support for British producers , which often struggle to afford the costs of exhibiting, especially when compared with government-subsidised competitors abroad.
The first full cohort of heritage manufacturers will be announced in September.
