Make+Made is a celebration of creativity, community, and local talent. We’re proud to support Guernsey’s makers through both our gift shops (Arcade and main Iris & Dora studio), and to use art and craft as a way to bring people together through free workshops, inclusive sessions, and school and charity projects.

Business, Done Differently
Make+Made is proud to be leading the charge in purpose-led business on Guernsey. Our goal is simple: to create positive impact through art and craft. We reinvest profits into our Community Fund, support meaningful projects, and prioritise accessibility, inclusion, and sustainability in everything we do.

Discover what we do below – and join us in making creativity count.

Make+Made Community Fund

Every purchase you make helps fuel something bigger. Our Community Fund allows us to subsidise creative workshops and activities for groups, schools, charities and individuals, and offer free sessions to those who need it most.

When you support Make+Made, you’re not just buying something beautiful – you’re helping creativity reach further and touch more lives.

We’re always looking to grow our impact – and we can’t do it alone.
If you’re a local business and would like to explore how you can help us reach more people through creative community projects, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to build a brighter, more connected Guernsey. Email us at studio@irisanddora.gg

Locally Made with Love
Our Arcade shop and Ruette Braye Studio are celebrations of Guernsey’s creative talent. We stock beautiful, high-quality goods – from handmade gifts and homewares to artwork and accessories – all made locally. Every purchase directly supports independent artists and makers right here on the island, helping our creative economy thrive.

We use our community fund to help support charities, groups and individuals as well as offering numerous free activities during the year.

A social enterprise is a business that aims to make a positive impact on society while also earning money. Unlike traditional businesses, whose main goal is to maximize profit for owners or shareholders, a social enterprise focuses on using its profits to support a social, environmental, or community cause.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

1. Business Model: Like any business, a social enterprise sells goods or services to generate income.
2. Purpose-Driven: The key difference is that the business exists to address a social, environmental, or community need. This could be anything from helping local communities, providing education, or protecting the environment.
3. Profit Reinvestment: Rather than paying out most of the profits to owners or shareholders, a social enterprise reinvests a large portion of its earnings back into the cause it supports. This ensures the mission stays at the heart of the business.

In short, a social enterprise uses business as a tool to create positive change in the world.