We have been wanting to launch into the UK for some time, with the founders of our Riverside Branch being from the UK and many other friends of Starfish Project who are deeply passionate about our mission. However, when we considered ways of shipping our jewelry, like through an agency - it just didn’t seem right.

I kept thinking, how can we make the delivery of our UK orders also reflect our values, so that every single penny our customers spend is doing something good?

Before I joined Starfish Project and moved to Asia, I worked for another incredible Social Enterprise called Treasure Seekers.

Treasure Seekers works with over 2,000 vulnerable and disadvantaged people every week in more ways than you can count or imagine! There is a leadership course designed for adults with learning disabilities; a 365 day a year mental health drop-in service, a community kitchen, and even a performing arts group! They pride themselves on being a place where ‘people become the best versions of themselves.’ I have seen firsthand how people who are often forgotten or pushed aside, have found joy, love, safety, and self-confidence at Treasure Seekers beyond what they ever imagined was possible for their lives. It truly is a beautiful and unique place.

As Gill, the Training and Development Lead at Treasure Seekers (and long-term Starfish Project fan!) shared:

“Both organizations are so passionate about building into people's lives that it makes so much sense that they are cooperating together to do something bigger.’

Katie, one of the Founders of Treasure Seekers, shared how excited she was that Treasure Seekers would be able to provide more ‘behind the scenes’ work training opportunities, especially for those volunteers who would feel a bit anxious doing customer-facing work but perhaps have great attention to detail!

Jordan, the manager who will be heading up our UK Distribution at Treasure Seekers, perhaps said it best: “Hopefully, this partnership means that even more women out there can finally receive the help that they truly deserve."

And that’s just it for me.

Why do these two seemingly unrelated organizations on opposite sides of the world make the perfect partnership?

Because they are both full of people who believe that Everyone Deserves Dignified Work, and have made it their life’s mission to help them get it!

If you are in the UK, or shopping for someone in the UK, you have an incredible opportunity right now! You can support lives to be transformed on three continents! And, you can give the perfect gift while you do it!

For the first time ever, Gift Sets will also now be available in the UK! Curated by survivor leaders in Asia and assembled together and posted with love by Treasure Seekers.

Why don’t you do a Random Act of Kindness today, with perhaps the most impactful and meaningful gift you could ever give? Send someone a Gift Set and tell them on the handwritten note how much you believe they are capable of! Tell them how much you believe in them and that they deserve great opportunities in their lives. By doing so, you will not only encourage them through a high-quality 14K gold jewelry gift, you will also introduce them to the incredible impact of Starfish Project through the story of hope included and be supporting some of the most vulnerable people in Gloucester to achieve the potential they’ve always had inside.