Make it British, a campaign set up by Kate Hills to encourage more people to buy British and make in the UK, has announced that Make it British Live will take place next year at the prestigious Business Design Centre in London’s Islington in 2019 from 29-30 May.

Kate Hills, founder of Make it British says that the move to the Business Design Centre presents a great opportunity for UK manufacturers to showcase what they do in a beautiful venue that is filled with natural light and steeped in history.

Make it British began in 2014 and was originally called Meet the Manufacturer. The first trade show took place in a small warehouse at The Old Truman Brewery in East London with just 56 exhibitors. Next year, Make it British Live Expects to welcome well over 200 exhibitors from across the fashion and homeware sectors.

Kate, a former fashion buyer, founded a website called Make it British in 2011 as a platform for promoting UK manufacturers and British-made brands. Make it British now includes events, such as Make it British Live! and regional Make it British forums, along with an extensive Make it British membership and directory and online training.