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| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Toy manufacturing |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | Charlotte Morris and William Morris |
| Headquarters | Cornwall, England |
Charlie Bears Ltd is a British teddy bear and plush toy manufacturer based in Cornwall, England. The company was founded in 2005 by Charlotte Morris and William Morris and specialises in collectible teddy bears aimed primarily at the adult collector market.
History
editCharlie Bears was established in Cornwall in 2005. Media coverage has described the company as part of a resurgence in demand for traditional and collectible teddy bears.[1]
In a feature interview in The Telegraph, co-founder William Morris discussed the development of the business and its focus on traditional design and collector appeal.[2]
The company’s growth and export expansion were profiled in a business case study by Business West, which reported on the company’s international sales development and expansion into overseas markets.[3]
Recognition
editCharlie Bears has been included in coverage of the South West Global Growth Awards by Insider Media. In 2020 the company was shortlisted in categories including Consumer Brand of the Year and International Company of the Year (for companies with £1 million–£10 million turnover).[4]
Community and events
editLocal media have reported on company events, including the opening of a gallery at its Cornwall premises in 2016.[5]
Collaborations
editIn 2025, trade publication Gifts Today reported that Charlie Bears announced a collaboration with fashion designer Julien Macdonald OBE to mark its twentieth anniversary, launching a limited-edition collection via QVC.[6]
Corporate information
editCharlie Bears Ltd is registered in England and Wales and files annual accounts with Companies House.[7]
References
edit- ↑ "Teddy bears that are too good for just children". The Times. 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Charlie Bears co-founder: Finding the fun in traditional toys". The Telegraph. 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Charlie Bears a hit in China". Business West. 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "South West Global Growth award winners revealed". Insider Media. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Elspeth's wish comes true at Charlie Bears gallery opening". The Post. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Charlie Bears collabs with Julien Macdonald OBE". Gifts Today. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "CHARLIE BEARS LTD". Companies House. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
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