CHARITY & GIVING
We have been tirelessly busy supporting business ventures as well as charitable and ethical causes in every way we possibly can, pouring our passion and dedication into every effort. Below, you can find the story of our journey so far and the meaningful impact we’ve made along the way, shaping a path marked by purpose and commitment.
Being a business in this era means taking real responsibility, standing firm in values that matter deeply. We make thoughtful, deliberate choices to help both the environment and the diverse people and nature around us, knowing that our actions ripple far beyond the immediate. We don’t feel the need to shout about this because it’s not just something we do … it’s who we fundamentally are, woven into the very fabric of our identity.
YA SOKO IMPACT
Discover how YA SOKO makes a powerful impact by generously giving back to support thriving businesses and uplifting diverse communities around the world.
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YA SOKO has Provided brands with an additional, powerful platform to showcase and sell their products, allowing them to truly benefit by receiving the essential funds needed to support their unique and individual businesses and causes.
Through purchasing from the brands themselves, strategic sponsorships, events and meaningful community giveaways. we have contributed a total of over £9000 directly from YA SOKO
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We have contributed over £7000 towards supporting ethical brands, emerging start-ups. This impressive amount not only highlights our commitment to responsible shopping but also excludes the additional contributions that some of these brands make … a further percentage of their profits is often donated to various charitable and ethical causes, amplifying the positive impact beyond our direct involvement.
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We are always genuinely happy and deeply committed to donating to charitable causes, as well as partnering with and sponsoring events that are organised to inspire, empower, and lead meaningful, positive change in the world.
Although we have only been around for a relatively short while, we have already proudly contributed over £2000 worth of sponsorships and charitable giving, dedicating our support exclusively to ethical and charitable events that align with our core values.
YA SOKO has served as either the main or a key contributory official sponsor for numerous powerful, impactful, and purpose-driven gatherings.
Through our active involvement, we have helped these events not only raise much-needed awareness but also generate essential funds to support their vital and transformative
We are always genuinely happy and deeply committed to donating to charitable causes, as well as partnering with and sponsoring events that are organized to inspire, empower, and lead meaningful, positive change in the world. Although we have only been around for a relatively short while, we have already proudly contributed over £2000 worth of sponsorships and charitable giving, dedicating our support exclusively to ethical and charitable events that align with our core values. YA SOKO has served as either the main or a key contributory official sponsor for numerous powerful, impactful, and purpose-driven gatherings. Through our active involvement, we have helped these events not only raise much-needed awareness but also generate essential funds to support their vital and transformative causes.
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Over £500 worth of carefully selected products generously donated in beautifully assembled Hampers for Charitable Auctions, making a powerful impact in the community and helping towards raising funds for Charities | Charity event ticket sales..
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We firmly believe that a strong, supportive community lies at the very heart of all the love and connection we desperately need right now to help make the world a more united, compassionate, and better place for everyone. So far, we have joyfully given away over £300 worth of incredible gifts and exciting giveaways, generously shared with the vibrant and diverse communities we have proudly visited and celebrated along the way.
BRAND IMPACT
The incredible brands we collaborate with also play a vital role in driving meaningful change. Here’s exactly how they make a difference. Click on our highlighted Brands to discover more about their powerful impact!
Visit our brand directory to see a full list of all our brands and learn more about them.
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DARZAH products are 100% handmade in Palestine. They collaborate with skilled shoe and bag makers in Al-Khalil/Hebron to design the products, and their artisans hand-embroider each piece with a beautiful tatreez motif. All of their leather is locally sourced from a family-run leather manufacturer in the Al-Khalil region.
Each and every purchase from Darzah contributes to artisan salaries, employment programs, and job training in the West Bank.
Darzah is a project of Child’s Cup Full, a non-profit initiative based in Zababdeh, a village located in the northern West Bank.Child’s Cup Full is focused on economic empowerment for women in the area through Darzah and Zeki Learning, a brand creating educational toys for children.
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Sitti is a conscious lifestyle brand committed to the self-reliance of refugee and displaced communities through long-term employment opportunities and skill development training, empowered by an inclusive global economy.
Read Their Impact Statement here!
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WXY care about our products but are not wild about consumerism. Fragrance is a luxury, that’s why with every purchase they give 3% of their profits to a range of charities.
The charities WXY have supported over the years include:
WXY make hand poured UK made products which contain no animal derived materials or parabens. They use recyclable materials wherever possible, and virtually no plastics. for great, clean burning results, they use a 100% soy wax which is palm free.
why soy wax?
lower melting point - meaning their candles burn slower and last longer.
non-toxic - as a vegetable-based wax, no harmful byproducts or soot is emitted from their candles.
natural, renewable and vegan - soy wax is derived from the soybean.
biodegradable - meaning their candles can easily and safely be cleaned with soap and water.
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Sustainability
KITSCH are committed to creating beauty products that are sustainable, effective, and easy to use.
Their approach involves making thoughtful choices at every step of the process, whether it’s adopting biodegradable packaging, using recyclable and reusable materials, sourcing cruelty-free ingredients, or minimizing packaging waste.
With every decision they make, they are dedicated to providing a seamless, eco-friendly experience for their customers while maintaining their high-quality standards.
Learn more here!
That’s not all. At Kitsch, their mission extends beyond beauty. They are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and supporting communities in need. Here is how KITSCH is making an impact.
4ocean partnership
KITSCH are proud partners of 4Ocean, a leading organization dedicated to ocean cleanup and plastic waste reduction. Since their partnership began, they have contributed $200,000 towards removing plastic from oceans, rivers, and coastlines. In 2023 alone, their efforts helped remove 50,000 lbs of plastic waste.
Charity Water For Uganda Well Project
Providing clean and accessible water to communities in need.
40 Ocean
Supporting ocean cleanup initiatives to remove plastic waste.
Children's Hospital For Los Angeles
Funding healthcare for children and supporting their recovery.
Baby 2 Baby Organisation
Providing essential items to children living in poverty.
City Of Hope
Supporting advanced research and compassionate patient care for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases.
Skydog Ranch & Sanctuary
An inspiring organization that rescues wild horses and burros from neglect, abuse, and slaughter. They provide these animals with a second chance to roam free and thrive in a natural environment while raising awareness and advocating for their protection.
Learn more about how KITSCH gives back here!
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Improving sustainability credentials is extremely important to BEAUTYPRO. They want to offer customers the greener choice, so that they can enjoy planet friendly skincare treatments without compromising on results, price or ease of use.
Learn more about the BEAUTY PRO Sustainability Journey so far:
The World's First Biodegradable Sheet Mask and Packaging
BEAUTYPRO latest innovation tackles the issue of non-recyclable and non-biodegradable plastic waste.
BEAUTYPRO have simplified their pouches with a layer of paper printed with vegetable ink and a thin food grade plastic lining that has a unique additive to turn it into no longer being plastic.
Once opened the packaging biodegrades into organic matter in 1% of the time compared to traditional plastic. That’s a difference of 500 years down to 5 years and without microplastics.
This environmentally friendly biodegradable material can be disposed of in general waste, recycling bins and home composts, it will even biodegrade if it ends up in the sea.
100% Plant Based and Water Free Serums
BEAUTYPRO created their serums with a mission to create results driven formulas with sustainability at the forefront and utilising the power of nature to its fullest. Their formulas are water free with ingredients which are responsibly sourced from world heritage sites and eco-farms to bring the best quality and potency to their products.
The BEAUTYPRO boxes are printed with vegetable ink onto FSC card (sustainable forestry) while the glass bottle and clear pump are fully recyclable at home.
The entire range is fully certified by the Vegan Society and PETA.
Introducing BEAUTYPRO Sustainability Commitments
In 2019, BEAUTYPRO implemented their core sustainability commitments to cement the green values that they had been introducing over the years.
BEAUTYPRO core commitments include:
Zero Air Freight Policy
BEAUTYPRO operate a zero air freight policy. In 2019 this reduced their Carbon footprint by 11 Tones, which is equivalent to 698 days of home electricity usage.
Recyclable Packaging
BEAUTYPRO have switched to paper tape and paper infill for all of our postage and packaging.
100% Electric Car Fleet
BEAUTYPRO car fleet is 100% electric.
Waste Hierarchy
BEAUTYPRO follow the waste hierarchy to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover where possible.
FSC Approved Materials
BEAUTYPRO gift boxes and serum boxes are made with FSC approved materials.
100% Green Energy
BEAUTYPRO warehouse facility uses an energy provider that sources 100% green energy from solar, wind and hydro power. BEAUTYPRO also have solar panels that generate much of their power.
Learn more about BEAUTYPRO and the difference they are making here
HOW DO YA SOKO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT?
We continue to wholeheartedly support all of the initiatives mentioned above, including the exciting new environmental programs that we will be championing with every single order placed.
As of November 2025, we will proudly be supporting impactful contributions focused on combating plastic pollution and advancing tree planting initiatives. Reforestation efforts play a crucial role in reviving natural habitats, improving the health of coral reefs, supporting local communities’ livelihoods, and actively aiding the fight against climate change by extracting harmful CO2 from the atmosphere. With every order you place, you will be directly contributing to both of these vital causes, helping create a healthier planet for generations to come.
PLANT A TREE WITH EACH PURCHASE
Your purchase will lead to the planting of mangrove trees in Kenya.
We contribute a % of each sale towards tree planting because reforestation efforts revive natural habitats, improve coral reef health, support local livelihoods and aid in the fight against climate change by extracting CO2 from the air.
Trees are planted by EarthLungs Reforestation Foundation & Veritree in partnership with thegoodapi.com.
REMOVE OCEAN BOUND PLASTIC WITH EACH PURCHASE
Your purchase will lead to the removal of ocean bound plastic.
We contribute a % of each sale towards plastic removal within 50 km of the ocean or ocean bound waterway. This reduces plastic pollution and the plastic collected by the community is exchanged for social and financial benefits helping alleviate poverty.
Plastic pollution is reduced in collaboration with GoodAPI and Plastic Bank.