Join us in celebrating the local talent, creativity, and entrepreneurship at our first Unity Rise Black Business Fair at Brent Cross Shopping Centre!
This vibrant community event brings together inspiring Black-led businesses from across Barnet, each with their own story to tell and something unique to share.
From fashion and beauty to food, wellbeing, and creative services, the fair showcases the incredible range of products and ideas thriving in our borough. We hope you’ve had the chance to meet all of the local business owners and creatives, discover new favourites, and support the people behind the brands.
Please refer to this blog as your digital guide, on the day and beyond. Here you can learn more about each of the stallholders, explore their work, and discover how to stay connected after the event.
By celebrating and supporting these businesses, we strengthen our local economy and help build a more inclusive and connected Barnet!
Meet the stallholders below and be inspired by their creativity, drive, and passion for their work!
GN122 Health Care Limited
CQC-registered care provider offering high-quality personalised, compassionate home care for adults, the elderly, and children, including dementia support, companionship, live-in and 24-hour care, and post-hospital help. Their experienced team promotes independent, dignified living and supports carers with free accredited training and staffing solutions.
Afri-Natural Foods and Chocolates UK Ltd
Suppliers of premium African products, including natural, unrefined shea butter, cocoa powder, chocolates, and pure honey. Their focus is on sustainable sourcing and quality, showcasing the richness of African cocoa and chocolates.
Tabern Place
Interior design studio and lifestyle brand creating bold, mood-enhancing home décor. Offers bespoke design services and statement pieces that reflect individuality, creativity, and culture in every space.
Arize & Dazzle Limited
Organic skincare and haircare brand specialising in gentle, chemical-free products for sensitive skin. Handcrafted formulas use natural ingredients to nourish, soothe, and protect.
Clip-Knix
Adaptive underwear designed for people with limited mobility. The innovative clip-on design promotes independence, comfort, and dignity while combining practicality with sustainable, inclusive fashion.
Isha’s Timeless
Isha’s Timeless is a luxury fashion brand born out of Heritage, Passion and creativity. Our focus is the Simplicity of Feminine Ageless Elegance that transcends an appearance, reflecting the true beauty in every mind. We are dedicated to crafting exquisite pieces that blends heritage, contemporary designs with enduring quality in line with best sustainable practices within the industry.
Wellness Pathways
Community-led organisation providing evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation, prevention, and education programmes. Services support heart health, build confidence, and reduce healthcare inequalities through accessible, expert-led care and reinvested social impact.
Lioness by TF
Lioness by TF is a UK-based luxury fashion and jewellery brand founded by Tokunbo Fasoro. The brand blends African-inspired elegance with contemporary design, offering high-quality quality timeless clothing and statement, recyclable fine jewellery. Each piece embodies confidence, craftsmanship, and purpose, empowering women to embrace their inner strength and style.
Nicole Haynes Event Management Services
Comprehensive wedding and event planning service offering venue sourcing, vendor coordination, and on-the-day management. Specialises in personalised, stress-free celebrations including destination weddings and multicultural events.
Impact On The Go Circle
Impact On The Go Circle is a platform created by Abosede Alaka, MBA, who brings together over 10 years in corporate strategy and 3+ years leading a social impact consultancy to transform how people learn and grow. Through gamified coaching experiences, she designs and delivers workshops that merge digital play, coaching psychology, and storytelling, inspiring confidence, connection, and collaboration to break bias and build allies across youth spaces and corporate teams. A signature concept by Abosede Alaka, MBA.
House of Ohene
Contemporary African fashion brand creating handmade clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Designs celebrate cultural heritage through vibrant, high-quality pieces crafted with care and creativity.
Sowing Stitches
A social enterprise empowering people through creativity and sustainable fashion. Its Community Tailoring Business School trains individuals in tailoring, fabric design, and entrepreneurship, helping them build skills, confidence, and independent livelihoods while fostering community, resilience, and positive social impact.
Thank you for celebrating with us!
Thank you for being part of the first Unity Rise Black Business Fair and for supporting the brilliant entrepreneurs who make Barnet such a vibrant and creative place to live and work.
If you’d like to stay connected, visit cbplus.org.uk/unity-rise to find out more about the Unity Rise project and how we continue to champion and support Black-led businesses across Barnet.
