#SBS x Spring Fair Competition

Meet the small businesses joining the 2027 #SBS Village

Now in its fifth year, our partnership with Theo Paphitis' #SBS Small Business Sunday continues to champion emerging brands with a practical route into wholesale.

The initiative has already supported more than 80 small businesses, helping founders secure wholesale orders, build retail partnerships, gain national and international stockists and access invaluable mentorship.

For 2027, entries are now closed and our 18 winners have been announced, our largest intake to date. 

Meet the 2027 #SBS x Spring Fair winners

Spring Fair and Theo Paphitis' Small Business Sunday are giving retail-ready independent brands a fully funded stand, expert mentoring and direct access to the UK's leading retail buyers at Spring Fair 2027. 18 winners will exhibit in the #SBS Village, the largest Spring Fair intake to date.


Read more about our 2027 winners

About 2027 #SBS x Spring Fair

What can we learn from the 2027 #SBS winners?

Show, don't just say. The brands that stood out didn't just talk about doing things well, they had the certifications and figures to back it up.

Community matters. A loyal following, a cause people care about, a story worth telling, these all made a brand feel like more than just a product.

Small wins add up. Stockists, repeat orders, press, awards, none of it happens overnight, but together it shows real momentum.

How to apply next time

Entries for #SBS x Spring Fair 2027 are now closed. The competition reopens in April 2027, shortly after the show.

Winners get a fully funded stand in the #SBS Village, expert mentoring and direct access to the UK's leading retail buyers, so it's worth planning ahead.

Not yet part of #SBS? You'll need to be a Small Business Sunday winner first. You can apply via Theo Paphitis' weekly initiative, it only takes a few minutes. Read the terms & conditions here.

Success Stories

Winning the stand gave me that push I needed to get my business wholesale ready - I am now in the best position possible to really grow this arm of my business. Winning this has shown me to always believe in myself and my business, always take the risk, and just go for it!” -  Georgie, The Bridgefield Candle Company
I’m leaving Spring Fair with confirmed orders, strong leads, new relationships, fresh ideas, and a very full follow-up list - but most of all, with a full heart and a deep sense of gratitude. It was an inspiring and genuinely career-boosting opportunity.” -  Paulomi, Handmade by Tinni
Spring Fair gave me invaluable visibility and exposure. I secured a partnership with US-based leading distributor Notes & Queries, who discovered my brand at the show and gained ten retail stockists, including Longleat Safari Park. #SBS has been a genuine turning point for my business.” -  Jo, Jo Couch Illustration