We’ve won the King’s Award - and it’s all thanks to you

We’re thrilled to share some big news: Letterfest has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade - one of the UK’s highest honours for business.

This is a milestone moment for us. But more importantly, it’s a moment we want to celebrate with you.

Because this award isn’t just about numbers. It’s about meaning. And that’s something our customers understand better than anyone.

From our hands to your homes

The King’s Award recognises our growth overseas, especially in the US, where demand for personalised, thoughtful gifts has helped us grow over 1000% in the past three years.

But that success didn’t come from flashy ads or big budgets. It came from you: the people choosing to tell your story through our products. The ones celebrating new babies, anniversaries, housewarmings, and first Father’s Days with gifts made just for them.

Each order - whether it’s a custom portrait, personalised book, or hand-engraved plant pot - is still crafted by hand, by a real person. Still designed with care, packed with pride, and sent with love.

The award is ours - but the meaning is yours

This win is a huge boost for our small team of illustrators, makers and storytellers. People like Tom, who leads our illustration team, or Tiff, who hand-engraves every pot with quiet precision.

It’s also a sign that the world is waking up to what we already know: personalised gifts mean more.

In an age of fast everything, the choice to give something thoughtful - something made-to-order, made by hand, and made to last - really matters.

A business with heart

Our King’s Award sits alongside another milestone: we’re officially B Corp Pending.

That means we’re on a journey to meet the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility - and to build a business that gives back to people and planet, not just profits.

So when you shop with Letterfest, you’re doing more than finding a beautiful gift. You’re supporting a company that’s growing with intention and always putting purpose first.

What’s next?

This award opens new doors: more opportunities to collaborate with artists, expand our range, and deliver even more of the meaningful gifts you love - to more people, in more places.

But no matter how much we grow, our promise stays the same: Real gifts. Made by real people. With real care.

Thank you for being part of this story. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.