Scottish tech company named one of the UK’s favourite businesses
A Scottish business that helps people collect money for group gifts, completely free of fees has been named one of the ‘Nation’s Favourite Businesses’ for 2026 by Small Business Saturday UK.
GiftRound, based in Bridge of Allan, has been selected as part of the national campaign, which celebrates and champions small businesses across the UK, ahead of Small Business Saturday on 5 December.
Founded in 2018, GiftRound makes it easy for groups to organise collections for gifts and special occasions.
The national recognition comes as Small Business Saturday launches its 2026 campaign to showcase the ‘Nation’s Favourite Businesses’. This is a new format replacing the long-running SmallBiz100.
Craig Forsythe, founder and chief executive of GiftRound, said: “Being named one of the ‘Nation’s Favourite Businesses’ is a huge honour for GiftRound.
“As a small team of four, we’ve built the business quietly with plenty of determination and a genuine belief that bringing people together to show they care should be simple, joyful and free from any fees.
“This recognition feels like a wonderful vote of confidence in that vision, and we’re incredibly proud to represent Scotland’s thriving small-business community on a national stage.”
The Nation’s Favourite Businesses campaign will showcase each of the selected businesses as part of the official countdown to Small Business Saturday on 5 December. The is aimed at celebrating and uplifting independent firms by encouraging the public to support and spend with small businesses.
Since launching in the UK in 2013, the campaign has engaged millions of people and seen billions of pounds spent with small businesses across the UK on Small Business Saturday.
Pictured, left-right: Stu McGoldrick, customer service systems manager; Craig Forsythe, chief executive and founder; and Claire Thompson, chief operating officer
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