Act now to save UK independent local businesses

We urgently seek your support in this vital awareness campaign aimed at preventing the closure of independent local businesses, revitalising our streets, and fostering stronger bonds within our communities.

Stand With Local Businesses

Individually we make a small difference, but united we create a movement

Join our campaign, support UK local businesses, and strengthen our community

Why join the movement?

Local businesses have long been the pillars that uphold the character of our towns and cities. Yet, in recent times, many of these cherished establishments find themselves at a crossroads, struggling to survive.

The undeniable truth is that unless we take action now, the very essence of our communities is at risk of fading away. With every closure, we lose a piece of our identity, a corner of our shared history, and a hub of human connection.

By supporting local businesses, we invest in our community’s growth, nurturing jobs, services, and economic vitality, thus making a tangible, positive and meaningful impact on the people and services around us.

Join the #Locallyours campaign to champion and amplify the stories of our local businesses. Let's rally around those that infuse life into our streets, breathing life into the very soul of our community.

Take action now

Join #Locallyours movement

Be the voice of independent local businesses and make a positive impact in your community

Support independent local businesses now

I'm a local supporter

I'm a local business owner

Name

Name of the business you wish to support

Location of the business

By clicking 'Generate Card,' you are giving your consent to Locallyours to send you your personalised digital card and receive any future updates related to the movement. You can opt out at any time

How to join the movement

Create your personalised digital card and spread the word across social media

Fill out this form and generate a personalised digital card
Share your card across social media with family and friends
Include #Locallyours tag in your posts to boost visibility

Here's a preview of how your digital card will appear:

Would you take your support to the next level?

Promote the independent local business of your choice for free with a short video clip

1. Check our terms for creating video clips

2. Create a short video clip

Choose an independent local business you wish to support and stand outside its premises. Start filming and say, "I support [name of the business] in [name of village/town and city]. We are #Locallyours."

3. Ask friends and family to support

Reach out to your community and ask them to join the movement. Everyone can either create a personalised card, video or share your posts across social media.

Don't forget to include the movement's tag in your post!

Frequently asked questions

Videos

No, you can create a video without revealing your face.
It's recommended to shoot from outside. If you want to film inside, ensure you've received permission from the business owner.
Not longer than 30 seconds.
Absolutely! We encourage you to be as creative as possible.
Use #WeAreLocallyYours when sharing it with your contacts or on social media.
Yes, you can support as many businesses as you'd like. The more, the better!
Certainly, business owners are welcome to create videos supporting their own businesses too.
That’s absolutely fine. To request the removal of your video, simply send an email to support team at support@locallyours.co.uk. Please make it clear in your email that you'd like us to take down your video from our social media channels. To make is easy for us to find your video, please attach the original video to your email.
Our social media channels include YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

Digital Cards

No, you are not required to use your real name when filling out the form as a local supporter.
Yes, please use your full business name to avoid any confusion with other businesses with similar names.
Yes, you can support as many businesses as you'd like. The more, the better!
Certainly, you can create a distinct token for each of your businesses. Be sure to use the complete business name for each registration to avoid any mix-ups.

Businesses

Any independent business qualifies. For example, your local florist, barber shop, mechanic, accountant, plumber, food truck, stationary supplier, and more. Please check here for a comprehensive list of business categories.
This movement does not extend support to chain, franchise-owned, or corporate-owned businesses, such as Costa Coffee, Nando's, KwikFit, The Works, and others.
Yes. your business should have a physical presence. Remember, part of our vision is to revitalise our streets, and creatine stronger bonds within our communities.

Video Clip Terms

Please refrain from creating, sharing or writing any abusive, discriminatory, sensitive, private, or confidential information about the businesses, individuals or third parties. Locallyours Ltd. cannot assume responsibility for any misuse, misconduct or misbehaviour.
The content of the video is the full responsibility of the video creator/owner.
Ensure the safety of yourself and others while recording.
Make certain that the business you're endorsing is not a franchise or part of a large corporate entity, as our mission is focused on supporting and preserving local businesses. For instance, Tesco Express, Costa Coffee, KwikFit, and similar establishments are not within the scope of our mission.
Put on your creativity hat and unleash your imagination to craft a unique video

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