Our Story
The Artizan shop began in 2019 to sell and showcase the products created in our charity enterprises both in South America and in the UK.
Artizan works with disabled communitiesto enable them to gain skillsand show-case their talents totheir discerning customers, thereby being recognised for their abilities, rather than their perceived disabilities.
This has a transformational effect on attitudes towards people with disabilities and leads to a more cohesive, inclusive community, where people of all abilities can fulfil their potential.
For our artisans overseas, we follow the fair trade principles outlined by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and collaborate with our artisans to create products that reflect their skills and communities. The jewellery in our store is all hand made by disabled artisans in Ecuador and Peru. They have been paid fairly for their work and involved in the design and creation of the items you can buy today.
Our vision to create a world where people with disabilities are included, empowered and thriving is achievable thanks to your support for our enterprises, creating opportunities for people to live independent, creative and fulfilled lives.
The details are in the design
Our products are designed by our staff team and disabled artisans and artists. We are passionate about co-production and our highly skilled team of artists, crafts people and designers work closely with our artisans and artists to create products that we can all be proud of.