Impact, Giving & Community.

At Stand Out Socks, we’re not just selling socks—we’re changing the story around learning disability and employment.

We’re now close to hitting 1,000 hours of meaningful paid work for people with Down syndrome and other learning disabilities. Our team members don’t just help out—they design products, train new staff, pack orders with care, and help lead the business. This is real employment, with real impact.

So far, we’ve raised over £30,000 directly for good causes, and our socks are now being used by schools, charities, and businesses across the UK to raise even more. It’s a ripple effect—and we’re proud to be part of it

And we haven’t gone unnoticed. We’ve been featured on national TV, in newspapers, and on the radio. We’ve even appeared on a UK business exam paper. Awareness is spreading, and so is the message: inclusion isn’t a box to tick. It’s a culture to build.

At Stand Out Socks, empowering our community isn’t just something we do — it’s who we are. Every sock we sell, every hour of work we provide, and every campaign we launch is about showing what’s possible when people are given a real chance. We believe in purpose over pity, opportunity over charity, and community over everything.

We’re building something bigger than a brand — we’re building a movement. And we’d love you to be part of it. Here a few ways you get involved:

 

🎅🧦Mission Christmas x Stand Out Socks

We’re back for another year of festive giving with Mission Christmas — and this time, we’re giving you the chance to help shape the magic.

Last year, our Mission Christmas Socks raised over £3,000 to help ensure children living in poverty didn’t wake up to nothing on Christmas morning. That support came from people just like you — buying socks that do good, feel good, and look good. This year, we want to go even bigger… but there’s one small problem — we don’t have a design yet!

That’s where you come in.

We’re on the hunt for the most fun, festive, and totally eye-catching sock design. Something that will fly off our shelves and into stockings across the UK, with every pair sold including a donation to Mission Christmas.

Whether you’re a creative kid, a brilliant teacher, or a Cubs or Brownies leader ready to rally your group — we want to see your best ideas. Think snowflakes, Santa, baubles, or something totally unexpected. The winning design will be turned into this year’s official Mission Christmas Sock, and thousands of people will wear your creation with pride.

Even better, the winning designer will also receive a £500 Amazon voucher and their name featured on the sock tag — a true Christmas claim to fame!

Ready to make your mark on Christmas 2025?
👉 Click here to get full details and enter

 

 

💙💛 Project Empowerment

Project Empowerment gives individuals the chance to kick-start their entrepreneurial journey, gain valuable skills, and boost their prospects—all while raising awareness for World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March.

This initiative is all about empowerment, growth, and making a real difference.

We provide 21 people with 100 pairs of socks each to sell, allowing them to keep the money they earn.

Project Empowerment isn’t just about socks—it’s about building confidence, creating choice, and making unforgettable memories for everyone involved.

🚀 2026 Applications for Project Empowerment will open November 1st!

Mark your calendar and stay tuned!