Urbee

‘Urbee’ is a little urban bee with a vision to help and support the plight of bees and pollinating insects. I'm Cherisse Bown and the company arose in 2019 from my love of wildlife and the natural world. My aim was to create a brand that provides plants, gifts, homeware, children's items and accessories in a playful Scandi-style design, whilst placing sustainability and conservation at the forefront of everything we do.

I am a designer/artworker by trade and have spent the majority of my career working for some of London's leading design agencies. I am also now a mum of two little girls who love helping out with our buzzing family business.

The aim is to have as many products made in the UK as possible. Supporting our British economy and heritage is essential, and sustainability is a key aim. I am always striving to find ways to be more environmentally friendly and reduce any impact on the planet. I am proud to be member of Ecologi - helping to fund tree-planting and carbon offset projects across the world.

I appreciate the need more than ever to have natural habitats around us. Places where bees can forage and thrive. Through my products I hope to aid in their conservation by not only raising awareness but by also donating 10% percent of all profits to 'Buglife', which over the last three years has helped to provide 3000sqm of wildflower seed for B-Lines projects across the UK.