An Oxford-based sustainable children's clothing range has won Blenheim’s start-up competition.
The annual competition, which launched in 2018, is open to any business, which is less than two years old or has fewer than five employees and is based within 20 miles of Blenheim.
Sally Dear, founder of Ducky Zebra was announced as this year’s winner with her range of colourful and sustainable children’s clothing.
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Ducky Zebra will now be stocked in the Blenheim shop and Ms Dear will also get ongoing advice on support on her product range from business mentors along with members of the Blenheim management team.
Managing director of Blenheim Palace, Heather Carter said: “We’re truly committed to providing support to as many local start-up businesses as possible which is why this initiative is so important to us at Blenheim.
“Choosing this year’s winner was tricky with such incredibly talented business owners and fantastic ideas in the mix.
“We’re so chuffed for Sally and her wonderful Ducky Zebra range of children’s clothing and look forward to seeing it stocked in our retail outlet.”
In addition to Ducky Zebra, the other finalists showcased products ranging from silk scarves by Penny Maltby Designs to candles by The Cattleshed Candle Company.
Ms Carter hosted the evening and this year’s judging panel included Richard Rosser, CEO at B4Business, Judy Bendall, head of retail at Blenheim Palace and Jack Butler, head of catering at Blenheim Palace.
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