Sustainability & Supporting Our Region

At Northumbrian Gifts, we believe that running a successful business should also benefit the people, producers and communities around us.

As an independent family business based in Ashington since 2004, supporting Northumberland and the wider North East has always been at the heart of what we do.

Supporting Local Producers

We work with independent food and drink producers throughout Northumberland and the wider North East, showcasing their products through our shop, website, wholesale business and gift hampers.

By introducing regional products to customers across the UK, we help support local businesses, create opportunities for independent suppliers and promote the wonderful food and drink our region has to offer.

Reducing Waste and Plastic Packaging

We take a practical approach to reducing the environmental impact of our day-to-day operations.

Recycling is part of our everyday working practices, and we have taken significant steps to remove unnecessary plastic from our courier packaging and delivery processes.

We continue to review our packaging materials and look for opportunities to reduce waste while ensuring products reach our customers safely.

Supporting Local Employment

We are proud to employ local people and have built a loyal, experienced team, with colleagues who have been part of the business for over 20 years.

Providing stable local employment, supporting our staff and passing on knowledge and experience to the next generation remain important to us.

Celebrating Northumberland

Our Northumbrian Heritage collection celebrates the county's landscapes, landmarks and traditions through our own-label food and drink products.

Alongside our wider range of regional gifts, it helps visitors and customers discover and enjoy the character of Northumberland, while encouraging them to support local businesses.

Looking Ahead

We recognise that sustainability is an ongoing commitment rather than something that can be achieved overnight.

As Northumbrian Gifts continues to grow, we remain focused on reducing unnecessary waste, improving our packaging choices, supporting local suppliers and making a positive contribution to the region we're proud to call home.