Every October is Black History Month in the UK. As a marketplace, discount card and discovery platform for Black British creators, Jamii is always on a mission to celebrate Black culture, history and achievements.
From workplace gift boxes to expert-led classes, we know how to bring companies closer to independent Black creators. If you’re an organisation that wants to support positive change this October, find out more here about how we can work with you.
1. Jamii membership for the whole team
With Jamii membership, you can save up to 40% on purchases with Black makers. All year long.
Introduce your team to unique presents, personalised gifts, handmade treats and more. We’re all about backing talented independent makers – and we have over 250 of them on our marketplace. (Making a tidy saving is a nice workplace perk too.)
Jamii membership lasts for 12 months and a corporate offering works for teams of 15 or more. Head here to find out more >
2. Sign up to expert-led classes
Think cocktail-mixing. Bath bomb-making. Collage art. Our makers have honed their craft – and now they’re here to teach you too.
So spend October opting into some fun-filled initiatives to spice up the team’s lunch hour. A variety of our expert creators run classes for whether you want to get creative, learn a new skill, or just sweat it out.
Sign up your team to a class >
3. Custom-made corporate gift boxes
Team rewards, thank you hampers, prize bundles. This Black History Month, swap out the usual suspects for treats by little-known Black makers. We’ll help you handpick a selection of original gifts crafted by the creators we partner with.
Our custom-made gift boxes have been enjoyed by survey participants, company team members, competition winners, and more.
So what about an uplifting art print from Deanna at Devoted Home? Or he ultimate sweet treats from The Shortbread Company? Diversify your offering with something special by a Black maker.
Craft your custom gift boxes >
4. Get your team involved in a virtual marketplace
Our virtual marketplaces bring you closer to Black creators on the up – without even needing to leave your desk. Just log onto Zoom with the team and join in getting to know both the businesses and the talented makers behind them.
Expect brilliant backstories, essential product demos, and buzzing energy. Just like in a real-life marketplace. Ask as many questions as you like, from “Is this vegan?”, to “Will this work on my daughter’s hair?”, to “Which of your hot sauces is your personal favourite?”.
Our makers are proud to show you what they’ve been working on. And we’ll give you the URL links for every product mentioned – so your team can start shopping online immediately.
We’ve hosted virtual marketplaces over Zoom for organisations like ViacomCBS, CiscoMeraki and HugeInc.
Head here to book one for your team >
5. Team gift cards
Supporting Black creativity and entrepreneurship empowers the Black community for the future. Treat your team to Jamii gift cards and encourage them to spend it on something original – while backing a talented creator in the process.
With our marketplace of over 250 creators, the variety is abundant. And we make it easy for you to bulk-order Jamii gift cards for large groups.
Find out more about gift cards >
Long-term impact: partnerships
Our ultimate goal is to make supporting Black creators as seamless as possible – all year long, not just during Black History Month. We work with corporate partners on engaging initiatives to put phenomenal Black British makers at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve collaborated with the likes of:
Pinterest · Lloyds Bank · Clear Channel UK · Channel 4 · Airbnb · MADE
Mentoring programmes, expert sessions, grant funds and more. We want to work with you to help level the playing field for Black-owned small businesses.
Have an idea for a collaboration? Get in touch with us >