Ethical Sourcing & Sustainability

At the Sussex Heart Charity, we are committed to ensuring that every product sold through our online shop reflects our values of integrity, compassion, and responsibility.
We work only with trusted UK-based suppliers who share our commitment to ethical manufacturing, fair working practices, and environmental sustainability.


Our Suppliers

Danuk

Danuk is a family-run business with over 20 years’ experience in promotional branded products.
They work exclusively with carefully selected UK, European, and Far-East partners to ensure that all products are safe, compliant, and ethically sourced.

“We only work with the best UK, European and Far East providers to ensure all products are safe and ethically sourced.” — Danuk


Scimitar Sports

Scimitar Sports supplies our branded running tops and technical apparel.
They are an established supplier to numerous UK charities and maintain robust policies on ethical manufacturing and sustainability.

Key initiatives include:

  • Eco Apparel: Transitioning to fully recycled polyester sportswear by 2030.
  • Vegan-Friendly Inks: All custom prints use vegan-approved inks.
  • Ethical Supply Chains: Supplier contracts include anti-slavery clauses in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
  • Carbon Offsetting: Offsetting the complete carbon footprint of their UK operations through projects in Indonesia and Turkey.
  • WearThenShare™: A sector-first upcycling programme that collects disused sportswear and redistributes it to developing countries via partnerships with the Tag Rugby Trust and National Police Aid Convoy.

“We are acting on our responsibility as a sportswear brand and aim to produce all polyester-based sportswear with recycled fabric by 2030.” — Scimitar Sports


Our Commitment

The Sussex Heart Charity is committed to:

  • avoiding any form of exploitation or modern slavery within our supply chains;
  • selecting suppliers with demonstrable ethical and environmental standards;
  • reducing waste and promoting recycled or recyclable materials in product packaging; and
  • continually reviewing procurement practices to improve sustainability outcomes.

We believe that acting responsibly benefits not only our charity but also the communities we serve.


Last updated: October 2025


Cross-Reference

We work with reputable UK suppliers who maintain strong ethical and sustainability policies — see this page for full details. (Referenced from Terms & Conditions, Clause 5.)


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The Sussex Heart Charity is committed to ethical sourcing and sustainability. Learn how our UK suppliers, Danuk and Scimitar Sports, uphold high standards in fair production, recycling, and environmental responsibility.