Rainbow & Co Shines Bright - Celebrating Our SmallBiz100 Recognition! At Rainbow & Co, we believe in the power of visibility, pride, and the celebration of the vibrant #LGBTQ+ community. That's why we're thrilled to announce that we've been recognized as one of the UK's most impressive small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, joining the prestigious #SmallBiz100 list for 2024! Founded in the heart of West Yorkshire, Rainbow & Co is more than just a business—we help the community to uplift, celebrate, and empower #LGBTQ+ individuals through our unique and high-quality pride merchandise. From stylish apparel and eye-catching accessories to bespoke flags, our products are designed to foster visibility, resilience, and unity. Being part of the #SmallBiz100 highlights our dedication and underscores the importance of supporting small businesses that make a significant impact. This achievement shines a spotlight on the incredible work done by queer-owned businesses like ours, and it's a call to action for everyone to support small businesses and #shoplocal in the UK. To celebrate this milestone, we're inviting you to explore our diverse range of #LGBTQ+ merchandise. Whether attending a Pride event or simply wanting to express your true self, Rainbow & Co has something for everyone. Here’s why our products stand out: 🌈 Inclusive Designs - Each product is crafted with love and attention, ensuring everyone can proudly express their identity. 🌈 Community Support - A portion of our sales supports LGBTQ+ initiatives, helping foster community strength and resilience. 🌈 Local Artistry - We collaborate with local artists to bring you designs that are as unique as those who wear them. As we look to the future, Rainbow & Co remains committed to fostering inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Our recognition as part of the @smallbusinessbrita SmallBiz100 is not just an accolade but a testament to our team's hard work and dedication and the unwavering support of our customers. We invite you to join us on this journey, continue to support small businesses and help us create a world where everyone can proudly express their true selves. Together, we can make a difference, one rainbow at a time. A Very Proud Adam & Team 🌈 #supportlocal #lgbtcommunity #TheTour2024
Rainbow & Co
Retail
Halifax, West Yorkshire 112 followers
Award Winning Celebrating and supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community through inclusive apparel and accessories.
About us
Award Winning Rainbow & Co is an Autistic, Trans, and Queer run business based in West Yorkshire which provides unique and diverse LGBTQ+ pride apparel and accessories. We celebrate diversity and advocate for equality, inclusion, and acceptance. At Rainbow & Co, we pride ourselves on deeply understanding the communities and businesses we work with. Being a Certified Member of Out Britain aligns perfectly with Rainbow & Co's ethos of excellence and inclusivity. Our diverse range of products, designed to cater to over 40 different LGBTQIA+ identities, complements your business's focus on championing opportunity, development, and advocacy for the LGBT+ & allied business community. We design quirky, funny, and relatable tees, hoodies, mugs, pins, badges, stickers, tote bags and much more for over 40 different LGBTQIA+ identities. With in-house design and manufacturing, we can respond quickly to customer demands. We work with corporate businesses to promote EDI in the workplace and have successfully collaborated with local, national and international organisations. Our collaboration with corporate businesses has honed our expertise in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. Through our products and educational resources, like our LGBTQIA+ pocket guide, we can help organisations and employee resource groups (ERG) achieve these goals. One of the foundations of the business is to support community causes. My pledge to donate 10% of profits from day one has helped numerous charities and groups financially as well as sharing and promoting content on social media and attending events. We are honest, approachable, and professional. Please get in touch if you'd like to work with us, or collaborate, or if you have any suggestions or enquiries, we’d love to hear from you.
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www.rainbowandco.uk
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- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Halifax, West Yorkshire
- Type
- Self-Employed
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Inclusivity, Queer Rights, LGBTQIA+ Community, Clothing, Enamel Pins, Embroidered Patches, Badges, EDI, ERG, Diversity, Equality, Trans, Corporate Merchandise, Pride, Custom , Pride Event Merchandise Supplier, Wholesale Distribution, LGBT Wholesale, Custom Apparel and accessories for Corporate Events, and Education
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We've Had a Sweet Order from Nestlé We are thrilled to announce that Nestlé has chosen Rainbow & Co for their bespoke #PrideMerchandise! 🎉 Thank you, Nestlé, particularly Matt Whiteman-Reynolds, for your support with your order of custom T-shirts, bespoke flags, and individual flags. And a shoutout to OutBritain and Patrick Dickinson for matchmaking. Your support bolsters our small, independent business and champions the #LGBTQ+ community, promoting visibility and inclusivity. To all businesses still needing #PrideMerchandise, there’s still time! As a nimble #SmallBusiness, we can react quickly to last-minute requirements. Let’s make your #Pride events vibrant and meaningful. Please feel free to contact us today for any last-minute orders. For wholesale inquiries, please email us at info@rainbowandco.uk. Celebrate diversity. Spread love. #Pride2024 #LGBTQ #SupportSmallBusiness #Nestle #BespokePride #BespokeFlags #BespokePride
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We WON! Come celebrate with us! Adam Holcroft The Small Awards #LGBTQ
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Still can't believe this happened!! The Small Awards winner 2024!! 🏳🌈🎉
We are thrilled to introduce you to our Bricks & Clicks 2024 Award winners Rainbow & Co, a small business that was born out of a personal journey and a gap spotted in the LGBTQ+ apparel market. After a significant life change and a diagnosis that made traditional employment challenging, the founders decided to channel their passion for diversity and inclusion into creating a brand that celebrates the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities. Starting with a modest online presence, they aimed to provide a wider variety of representation in pride apparel and accessories, something that was sorely missing. Well done! Image description: Graphic image with a turquoise background dotted with white specks, showcasing the 'Small Awards' logo in a large, white font. Below the logo, a white rectangular banner with bold text reads 'BRICKS + CLICKS - Best multi-channel small business'.
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Fabulous Friday, Not Just Good Friday! Introducing Our Pride 2024 Offering to Businesses Worldwide 🌈 As business owners, we often look for ways to stand out, resonate with our customers, and, importantly, align our offerings with our values. Today, I’m thrilled to share something that ticks all those boxes and more - the launch of our Pride 2024 collection, both for wholesale and retail. It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since Rainbow & Co started its journey. What began as a project to address a gap in the market has blossomed into a global business, shipping products to every corner of the world. As the heart and soul behind Rainbow & Co, I, Adam, have had the privilege of navigating the ever-changing tides of business and social advocacy. For Pride 2024, we’ve taken things to the next level. Every piece in this collection has been designed in-house, a labour of love and creativity from conception to the final product. But we didn’t stop there. We also brought the final manufacturing process in-house, ensuring that every item not only meets our high standards of quality and ethics but also resonates with the authenticity and passion that Rainbow & Co is known for. This decision to design and manufacture in-house isn’t just about quality control; it’s about pouring our heart and soul into what we do. It’s about creating a product that truly represents the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community we celebrate and support. As business owners, aligning with causes and communities can transform our brands and create deeper connections with our customers. Our Pride 24 collection is more than just merchandise; it’s a statement. It’s an opportunity for businesses, big and small, to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community, not just in Pride month but all year round, and seek to make the world more inclusive. We are immensely proud to launch this range, marking our 6th year of trading. The Pride 24 collection is our first limited collection, and we’d love to hear your thoughts. Adam 🌈 For those interested in bringing the Pride 24 collection into your spaces, reach out, and we’ll get back to you quickly. #Pride24 #RainbowAndCo #BusinessForGood #LGBTQSupport #InclusiveBusiness
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Here is my article that highlights how we work on corporate collaborations. This piece delves into our recent project with Tackle Prostate Cancer, in which we jointly developed a bespoke enamel badge. We’re always available for a chat if you need support or help or cannot decide which product best meets your requirements. Adam 🌈 #RainbowAndCo #CorporateCollaboration #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTQSupport #BusinessPartnerships
Rainbow & Co works with Tackle Prostate Cancer
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Whoop!! Thank you for your support 🌈
Award Winning, Queer & Autistic Entrepreneur - Founder of LGBTQ+ apparel brand Rainbow & Co. #SmallBiz100 #lLGBTQ #Trans
Thank You, from Adam 🌈 “Toot Our Collective Horn” - YES—OURS We are celebrating because of your continued support 🎉. Rainbow & Co have been shortlisted for The Small Awards Bricks and Clicks Award 2024! This moment of recognition is incredibly special to me. When I started Rainbow & Co, it was with a mission to create a space where everyone could find a piece of themselves, celebrating the diversity and beauty of being authentically you. That mission has guided us through every decision, every design, and every day of operation. I want to take this opportunity to “Toot Our Collective Horn”—YES—OURS. Thank you for being the heart and soul of Rainbow & Co. Thank you for believing in our mission of inclusivity, for championing diversity, and for making this world a little brighter, one purchase, one share, one word of encouragement at a time. Here's to celebrating this nomination, to the incredible journey ahead, and to YOU - our amazing supporters; without you, none of this would be possible. With all my love and a rainbow of thanks, Adam 🌈
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Showcase your commitment to inclusivity during Pride season and all year long. Our NEW 'Pride 2024' Personalised T-shirts, made from high-quality, comfortable materials, are here and they're all about bringing extra sparkle to this year’s celebrations. The personalised T-shirts have options for branding, names, pronouns, and a splash of the team’s individual favourite colour. And for all businesses looking to brand up the celebration, we’ve got you covered! Imagine your logo on these tees, showing off your support for the LGBTQ+ community in the most vibrant way. You’ll also be supporting awesome causes as we donate 10% of profits to LGBTQ+ projects, charities, and good causes. Since each tee is custom-made, please give us a shout at least two weeks before you need them to make sure everything's perfect. If you’re interested in it, or if you have any questions or ideas for collaborations, send me a message. Adam & the Rainbow & Co squad 🌈
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A Heartfelt Thank You During #AutismAcceptanceWeek It’s a moment for me, Adam, to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Rainbow & Co. With startling statistics indicating that only 22% of autistic adults are in some form of employment, the importance of understanding, acceptance, and creating inclusive opportunities cannot be overstated. Your support allows me to continue working for myself, which is vital for my mental health, so I just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU! 🥰 Running Rainbow & Co as an autistic and queer individual has been an incredible journey of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. Your encouragement fuels our mission to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the unique perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring. In honour of #AutismAcceptanceWeek, I invite you to continue championing neurodiversity in all spheres of life. Together, we can create a world where everyone is valued for their authentic selves. Thank you for allowing me to share my passion and creativity through Rainbow & Co. Your support doesn’t just sustain a business; it amplifies a message of more acceptance, understanding, and celebrating neurodiversity and every rainbow spectrum worldwide. Adam 🌈 #AutismAcceptanceWeek #Neurodiversity #AutisticOwnedBusiness #Neurodivergent #QueerAndNeurodivergent
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