Discover the House of Lewisham 

Lewisham Council is thrilled to announce the launch of its new online marketplace House of Lewisham, dedicated to showcasing the creativity and talent of local businesses and artisans while supporting them on their online business journey. From fashion and apparel, gifts, homewares and more, the marketplace is packed with locally made products. Read more about the creators on House of Lewisham.

Online skills

The 2023 high streets survey found that only a third of independent high street businesses are selling online, compared to nearly 90% of national brands in the Lewisham Shopping Centre. About a third of independent business owners want to learn how to sell online but struggle with accessing resources, technology, and balancing it with running their business.

Committed to supporting local businesses and along with the site platform, the programme offers training and support to these early-stage businesses through e-commerce and small business skill development. In partnership with Local Marketing Made Easy (LMME), creators receive access to:

• workshops and webinars: covering e-commerce and in-person sales strategies, marketing, and business growth
• 1-2-1 Advisory Sessions: personalised guidance tailored to individual business needs
• group sessions and peer support to foster a greater sense of community for our featured creators

Our story

House of Lewisham was previously an online store born out of a desire to celebrate the unique culture and community of Lewisham. Initially inspired by the success of House of Catford, which started as a small venture selling Catford slogan sweatshirts, the brand quickly grew to encompass the entire borough.

Now, in its latest form and led by the Council, the site platforms small business stores, allowing shoppers to buy directly from our fantastic local creators. Shoppers are not only getting high quality, one of a kind products but also contributing to the growth and sustainability of local enterprises.

What you can find

Visitors to the new marketplace can expect to find a wide range of products and exclusive collaborations with local businesses, including Tiger's Eye Books, Flakies Fashion, Beautifully Unique, Beautifully Unique, Plateful Café, Julurie, Promoting Our Heritage, Scentsational Candles. More traders will be added in the coming weeks.

Key features of the House of Lewisham online store:

• seamless User Experience: Designed for intuitive navigation and accessibility
• marketing Integration: Tools to help businesses boost visibility and connect with customers
• secure Transactions: Robust payment gateways to ensure buyer confidence

Want to become a creator on the site?

We invite Lewisham-based businesses to join us in this exciting venture. By featuring your products on House of Lewisham you can be part of a community that's designed to help your enterprise grow. Find out more or become a creator.

Councillor Ese Erheriene, Cabinet Lead for Business, Jobs and Skills said:

“As an inclusive and ambitious borough, Lewisham is committed to tackling inequalities and driving transformative change. To further develop our vision of an inclusive local economy, we are creating conditions where skills, resources, and income can grow, stay and circulate throughout Lewisham. House of Lewisham is a key component of the Inclusive Economy Lewisham strategy and action plan, ensuring that local businesses thrive and contribute to our vibrant, equitable community."

Rebecca Thomson, Director at Local Marketing Made Easy said:

"We're proud to partner with Lewisham Council on this transformative initiative. The 'House of Lewisham' is more than just an online store – it's a lifeline for local businesses to expand their reach, grow sustainably, and build resilience. By combining our expertise in digital solutions, marketing and business support, we aim to create a lasting impact for those businesses involved so they can confidently continue to trade and grow."

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