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Candle Wise at Downing Street

17th June 2026

Candle Wise Recognised at 11 Downing Street Reception

An award winning local Benenden business was invited to 11 Downing Street recently at a special reception hosted by the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to recognise the contribution of the UK’s outstanding independent enterprises. Isabella Beeler, affectionately known as Bella, attended the prestigious event.

The special gathering brought together a select group of exceptional small business from across the country to celebrate the vital role that creative, forward thinking retailers play in modern British business. This high profile national reception offered a perfect platform to showcase the unique artisan spirit that Candle Wise brings to the luxury home fragrance and body care market.

Candle Wise achieved national recognition by being celebrated for the Bricks and Clicks Award, a category that honours small businesses that use multiple channels innovatively to develop their business. This incredible milestone reflects the dedication and drive behind us, an artisan brand specialising in hand poured home fragrances, unisex solid perfumes, and skin loving soaps. Bella has seamlessly built a strong digital presence alongside physical retail success, allowing customers across the country to experience her expertly crafted, travel inspired collections. Chancellor Rachel Reeves praised the business owners at the reception, noting that independent enterprises are the absolute backbone of Britain’s economy and emphasizing the government's commitment to helping these vital businesses thrive.

Reflecting on the memorable event, Bella is in immense pride in representing her Kentish creative community on a national stage and promoting the growth of the brand. "It was an absolute honour to be recognised by the Chancellor and the Treasury at No 11 Downing Street for our dedication to artisan craft, and it inspires us to keep expanding Candle Wise and pushing the boundaries of our destination collections”. The prestigious event marks a landmark moment for Candle Wise as it continues to grow its loyal community of fragrance lovers through both innovative digital experiences and beautiful, physical retail spaces.

Discover the scent Rachel most loved à https://candlewise.co.uk/collections/rio-de-janeiro

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