The Ultimate Guide Of 40 Retail Social Enterprises In Singapore

Social enterprises and their networks are popping up all over the world today. Using a hybrid model, they harness business solutions to make a positive impact on the world. Beyond the price tag, the goods that these social enterprises sell come with a story! From online marketplaces to physical stores, these enterprises do good all year round! So do consider giving them your support by getting your next gift from one of the social enterprises featured in this Ultimate Guide of 38 Retail Social Enterprises in Singapore!

From customisable products to bulk purchasing for your events, we’ve got you covered! In this compilation of retail social enterprises, we have carefully categorised them according to their various themes such as “Fashion”, “Accessories”, “Sustainability Products”, “Customisable Gifts”, and “Workshops”! Do browse through the plethora of products available and make the day of your event participants, colleagues, friends, family or a special someone by getting them a gift from these retail social enterprises that champion various social and environmental causes!

Fashion

1.Mustard Tree
Social Enterprise | @mustardtree.com.sg

Mustard Tree is a social enterprise that empowers special needs people with comparable craft skills and self-worth. They reinvest their profits to create new businesses, train and create jobs for people with special needs.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

Mustard Tree: 1 Jurong East, Street 21 #02–16, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital TWR. A, Singapore 609606 | Website | Facebook

2.Purnama
Social Enterprise | @purnamaoutreach

Purnama is a social enterprise, slow fashion brand & upcycled solution provider with upskilling & education outreach programs throughout the region. They create quality products that produce livelihood, education and environmentally conscious sustainable practices within these communities.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

Purnama: Website | Facebook

3.Grateful Dress
Social Enterprise | @grateful.dress

Grateful Dress is committed to designing products that are simple, timeless and tasteful. They work towards greater sustainability in both sourcing for eco-friendly materials and employing processes that minimise negative environmental impact.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

Grateful Dress: Website | Facebook

4.Gift and Take (GAT)
Social Enterprise | @giveandtake_official

GAT (Gift And Take) is a social enterprise that markets handcrafted gifts made by the marginalized and the less fortunate. Their mission is to redefine the power, and value, of a gift.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

Gift and Take: 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #05–16, A’posh Bizhub, Singapore 768160 | Website | Facebook

5.Salon Social
Social Enterprise | @salonsocialsg

Salon Social provides sustainable and flexible employment and vocational training for their beneficiaries, single moms and aspiring youths in difficult circumstances. They equip youth a set of skills with gainful employment that will empower the youths to be financially self-sufficient to break the poverty cycle.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

Salon Social | Website | Facebook

6.ZERRIN
Social Enterprise | @zerrin_com

ZERRIN is your guide to sustainable style. Discover a curation of the world’s best #BetterBrands through their store and get inspired through daily news on their media platform. We’re here to help you redefine the way you shop — for good!

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

ZERRIN | Website | Facebook

7.Alfya Atelier
Social Enterprise | @alfya.atelier

Alfya Atelier not only conducts sewing classes, they also offer tailoring and alteration services. In Jul 2019, Sewcial Pantry by Alfya Atelier was launched, which aims to be an inclusive and sustainable local arts hub. Alfya Atelier expanded their services and now offer embroidery, fabric tours and prototyping.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

Alfya Atelier: 7 Pahang Street, Singapore 198608 | Website | Facebook

8.WISE Enterprise Pte. Ltd.
Social Enterprise | @wisexflax

The Mindful Company is a Singapore-based inspirational jewellery brand promoting mental wellbeing and kindness through its products, content, and non-profit collaborations.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website!

WISE Enterprise Pte. Ltd.: Tree 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03–01, AZ@Paya Lebar, Singapore 409015 | Website | Facebook

Beauty Products and services

1.Skinship
Social Enterprise | @skinship.sg

Skinship is a Singapore social enterprise selling natural skincare products that is Safe for Plant, Safe for Skin. Their enzyme soaps are made in Indonesia and essential oils made in Australia. They source from artisans around the world to deliver quality products to customers.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website. Delivery or pick up option is available!

Skinship: 04 Orchard Road, Orchard Medical Specialists Centre, #05–31/32, Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863 | Website | Facebook

2.The Nail Social
Social Enterprise | @thenailsocial

The Nail Social is Singapore's first socially-conscious salon that was established with the aim of providing vocational training and employment to local marginalised women with a higher barrier to employment, so as to help them progress from a position of vulnerability to security and self-sufficiency.

The Nail Social offers manicure, pedicure and foot massage services, drinks and snacks, as well as fair trade retail all housed under one roof. Enjoy a complete suite of offerings in a luxuriously intimate setting, including a personal iPad pre-loaded with movies, games, books and podcasts; drinks and snacks; as well as a complimentary glass of wine on Fridays and Saturdays!

For those interested in their services, check out their website here!

The Nail Social: | Website | Facebook

3.Tinkle Arts
Social Enterprise | @tinklearts

Tinkle Arts is a partner of MINDS (Movement for the intellectually Disabled of Singapore) in their Social Combinator (SOCO) program as an incubatee. They provide training and skill development as well as employment opportunities to MINDS clients. They train MINDS trainees to facilitate their art and crafts workshops and events for corporates, schools, organisations and individuals.

For those interested in their merchandise and workshops, check out their website here!

Tinkle Arts Pte Ltd c/o SIA-Minds Employment Development Centre: 800 Margaret Drive, Level 4, Singapore 149310 | Website | Facebook

4.Enterprising Mums United LLP (EMU)
Social Enterprise | @enterprisingmumsunited

Enterprising Mums United LLP (EMU) is a business & management consultancy Social Enterprise, focusing in the retail sector. The primary objective of the company is to empower low and middle income stay at home mums, including single mothers with young children, to equip them with skills to build a sustainable business in the retail sector. Simultaneously EMU aids in improving product awareness and branding & assisting to identify target market and their needs.

For those interested in their merchandise and workshops, check out their website here!

Enterprising Mums United LLP | Website |

5.Skincare Co.
Social Enterprise | @solidskincare

Skincare Co is a product of creative freedom, love for natural cosmetics and concern for the environment. Svetlana, the founder and createress of Skincare Co, spent 7 months hand-crafting the first shampoo bar recipe.

For those interested in their merchandise and workshops, check out their website here!

Skincare Co. | Website | Facebook

Accessories and Gifts

1.Very Special Arts
Social Enterprise | @vsasg

Very Special Arts is a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts.

For those interested in placing an order, you can check out their full product range on their online store below to make a purchase today!

Very Special Arts: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Changi City Point #03–01, Singapore 486038 | Website | Facebook

2.TOUCH SpecialCrafts
Social Enterprise | @touchcommunityservices

TOUCH is committed to the well-being of all people, reaching out to various levels of needs in the community. TOUCH SpecialCrafts is an art platform under TOUCH Centre for Independent Living (TCIL) that serves people with mild intellectual disabilities. Through art, they hope to bridge a greater understanding and rapport between persons with intellectual disability and the community that they live in.

For those interested in placing an order, you can check out their full product range on their online store below to make a purchase today!

TOUCH SpecialCrafts: Block 162 Bukit Merah Central #05–3545, Singapore 159461 | Website | Facebook

3.RSVP Singapore Cookbook
Social Enterprise | @rsvpsingapore

The RSVP Cookbook, produced by RSVP Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers, is a collection of culinary treasures contributed by its volunteers, many of whom are from the Pioneer Generation, and invited guest contributors. Support them by purchasing a cookbook at $20. Purchase 2 copies for only $30!

For those interested in placing an order for their cookbook, you can email them at general@rsvp.org.sg.

RSVP: 9 Bishan Place #08–02/#09–03 Junction 8 (Office Tower), Singapore 579837 | Website | Facebook

4.Marvelous Works
Social Enterprise | @marvelousworkssg

Marvelous Works is a social enterprise poised towards empowering single mothers, stay-at-home mothers and women from underprivileged families with viable career skills. All items are all handmade by our beneficiaries and proceeds of the sales goes to supplementing their livelihood!

For those interested in their merchandise and workshops, check out their website here!

Marvelous Works | Website | Facebook

5.The Art Faculty
Social Enterprise | @theartfacultysg

The Art Faculty is a social enterprise under Autism Resource Centre (S). They collaborates with brands, retailers, organisations, social enterprises and art practitioners to maximise the potential and showcase the talents of artists with special needs.

For those interested in placing an order, you can check out their full product range on their online store below to make a purchase today!

The Art Faculty Flagship Store: Enabling Village, 20, Lengkok Bahru, #01-07, Singapore 159053 | Website | Facebook

6.The Java Eco Project
Social Enterprise | @java_eco_project_sg

The Java Eco Project is a Singapore based Social Enterprise in partnership with XSProject, a non-profit organization. They uplift the lives of trash picker families in Indonesia and upcycle waste material into unique products for homes, companies and schools.

For those interested in placing an order, you can check out their full product range on their online store below to make a purchase today!

The Java Eco Project | Website |

7.Teddythotz
Social Enterprise | @onekind.george

TEDDYTHOTZ champions the talents of the elderly, the poor and disadvantaged, homemakers, crafters, indie designers and ordinary folks, and generating income for them is their everyday mission. They make quirky bears, crochet animals, patchwork blankets and common everyday things so creatively made that they become special and uncommon.

For those interested in placing an order, you can check out their full product range on their online store below to make a purchase today!

Teddythotz | Website | Facebook

8.St Andrew’s Autism Centre’s (SAAC) The Colours Project
Social Enterprise | @saacsg

St. Andrew’s Autism Centre (SAAC) is a non-profit organisation for the education, training, and care of persons with autism and their families.

For those interested in placing an order, you can check out their full product range on their online store below to make a purchase today!

St. Andrew’s Autism Centre: 1 Elliot Road, Singapore 458686 | Website | Facebook

Workshops and Activities

1.Playeum
Social Enterprise

Playeum is an independent charity organisation (IPC) that champions children through play, creativity and the arts. We advocate for children’s voices and the development of crucial 21st century skills such as problem-solving, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and more, through the play and the arts.

For those interested in their merchandise and workshops, check out their website here!

Playeum: 47 Malan Road, Singapore 109444 | Website | Facebook

2.Imaginarium Singapore
Social Enterprise | @imaginarium.imagine

Sustainable terrariums that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious! You can either purchase a customisable terrarium, or join their pop-up workshops to assemble your very own terrarium!

For those interested in their terrariums and workshops, check out their website here!

Imaginarium Singapore | Website

3.Dove Doodle
Social Enterprise | @dovedoodle

Dove Doodle is a social enterprise that promotes the appreciation of visual arts in the community. This is achieved through art exhibitions, bazaars and art events. They also conduct art workshops to reach out to a wider community. They create employment for artists with a disability by engaging them to conduct art workshops.

For those interested in their merchandise and workshops, check out their website here!

Dove Doodle: Block 435C Fernvale Rd #20–228, Singapore 793435, | Website | Facebook

Flowers

1.Refresh Flowers
Social Enterprise | @refreshflowers.sg

Refresh Flowers SG (RFSG) is a volunteer-run ground-up initiative founded in 2016 that repurposes donated wedding flowers to donate to hospice and palliative care homes.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

Refresh Flowers | Website | Facebook

2.BloomBack
Social Enterprise | @bloomback_ig

BloomBack believes in the power of flowers. Together, they offer lovingly crafted eco-friendly gifts made with long-lasting preserved flowers. With the initiative to empower marginalised communities, they provide skills training and employment, so as to help restore their confidence and emotional well-being. In addition, they champion a movement where event flowers are upcycled to plant smiles in homes and hospices.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

BloomBack Singapore (Preserved Flowers & Gifts): Vertex 33 Ubi Ave 3, #05–70 Lobby, A The Vertex, Singapore 408868 | Website | Facebook

3.hello flowers!
Social Enterprise | @helloflowerssg

hello flowers! is a social enterprise floral studio that creates beautiful moments with flowers and nature. At hello flowers!, customers will expect a lot of experimenting, mixing and just letting nature speak for itself.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

hello flowers!: Block 52 Chin Swee Road #03–39, Singapore 160052 | Website | Facebook

4.FEO Grace
Social Enterprise | @flowersbyfeograce

FEO Grace is a Christian social enterprise under FEO, whose aim is to provide meaningful employment and benefits to people with disadvantaged backgrounds.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

FEO Grace: 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 Enterprise One #02–24 Singapore 415934 | Website | Facebook

Sustainability Products

1.UnPackt
Social Enterprise | @unpackt.sg

UnPackt is a homegrown social enterprise with the mission to build a green and mindful Singapore, one community at a time. The first zero-waste bulk store in Singapore.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

UnPackt 6 Jln Kuras, Singapore 577724 | Website | Facebook

2.Ugly Food
Social Enterprise | @uglyfoodco

Uglyfood strives to maximise the value of food resources and to offer healthy and delectable food products.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

Ugly Food: Building 2, #01–202, 8 Somapah Rd, Singapore 487372 | Website | Facebook

3.Club HEAL
Social Enterprise

At Club HEAL, their programmes aim at educating peers through empowerment. They operate Gift Shops at our Bukit Batok East and Marsiling premises to serve as a platform to empower our beneficiaries with occupational and entrepreneurial skills.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

Club Heal: 244 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, #01–02, Singapore 650244 | Block 317 Woodlands Street 31 #01–194, Singapore 730317 | Website | Facebook

4.Artistree
Social Enterprise | @artistree.sg

Artistree is a non profit social enterprise with a mission to empower the local autism community by curating artistic & environmentally friendly products.

For partnership or other enquiries, you can drop Artistree an email.

Artistree:Facebook

5.Seastainable
Social Enterprise | @seastainable.co

Seastainable is a social enterprise that supports marine conservation. They do this by driving and supporting conservation efforts in South East Asia, while channeling their profits to marine conservation.

For those interested in placing an order, you can do so online via their website. Delivery or pick up option is available!

6.A Real Leaf
Social Enterprise | @arealleaf

A Real Leaf is an online store with a mission to bring ethically made products for a conscious lifestyle and change everyday behaviors to become more sustainable. Their products are ethically made by social enterprises in Asia. These products include Beeswax food wraps from Chiang Mai, Thailand.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

A Real Leaf | Website | Facebook

7.Zero Ways Pte. Ltd.
Social Enterprise |@thezeroways

The Zero Ways Pte Ltd is opening the first ever plastic-free bulk market and lifestyle store here in Singapore, The Zero Ways Shop. Being an eco-social business enterprise, they learn from nature where ecosystems do not produce waste and every living thing would complement each other.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

Zero Ways: 121 Upper East Coast Road, Level 2, Singapore 455245 | Website | Facebook

8.The Sowing Room
Social Enterprise | @sowingroom

The Sowing Room is a social enterprise that creates delightful things from beautiful textiles and fabrics made by abused and at-risk women.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

The Sowing Room: 27 Sunshine Terrace, Singapore 189652 | Facebook

9.The Social Space
Social Enterprise | @thesocialsapce.sg

The Social Space is a socially conscious multi-concept store, featuring a Tea Bar & Café, a fair trade retail area and a nail salon, all promoting a greater awareness for sustainability, an appreciation for providence, and more accessible conscious living. The mission of The Social Space is also to provide a platform for individuals who face a higher barrier to employment opportunities due to circumstances beyond their control, and equip them with varied skills sets that will allow them self-sufficiency in the long term.

The Social Space hopes to encourage its community to be more socially conscious in their daily lives by walking the talk. From the choice of product we use and sell, to the services we offer, down to the people we hire, The Social Space aspires to dispel the perception that social enterprises offer sub-standard products and service. We aim to showcase high-quality, fair-trade, eco- and socially-conscious products and services that will affect change to you, the community and the planet.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

The Social Space: 333 Kreta Ayer Rd, #01–14, Singapore 080333 | Website | Facebook

Support Non-Profits!

1.SPCA Online Store
Non-profit Organisation | @spcasingapore

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) aims to prevent cruelty to animals and birds and to promote kindness to animals and birds. Also, to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals through education, advocacy and action. The SPCA is not a government agency, hence rely on donations from supporters to continue their important role as animal protectors!

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

SPCA: 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699012 | Website | Facebook

2.Guide Dogs Singapore Online Store
Non-profit Organisation | @guidedogs_sg

Guide Dogs Singapore is a non-profit voluntary welfare organisation, holding IPC status. They aim to build an inclusive society where every person who’s blind or visually-impaired achieves their fullest potential. Every dollar will go a long way to help the blind or visually impaired enhance their quality of life through better mobility around their environment.

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

Guide Dogs Singapore 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699012 | Website | Facebook

3.Red Shield Industries by The Salvation Army
Non-profit Organisation

Red Shield Industries is the social enterprise unit of The Salvation Army, it continues to maintain and operate the leading charity recycling service. Items include furniture, paintings and music instruments!

For those interested in their merchandise, check out their website here!

Red Shield Industries 356 Tanglin Road, S(247674) and 500 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678106 | Website | Facebook

A little support goes a long way, hence do share this with others such that more people can gain awareness of such social enterprises and what they do! We will be continuously updating this list with new retail social enterprises so do keep a lookout for them as well!

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