Dronfield bag company helps suppliers during India’s Covid crisis

Beaumont Bags is giving 25 per cent of its profits back to its suppliers in India to help amid the pandemic.

Carol Pinder, founder of Beaumont Bags, has been in constant contact with her suppliers, who she regards as close friends, since the outbreak began back in March.Lokesh, one of the company’s suppliers, owns a leather handicraft shop in Rajasthan.

He explained how the area relies on tourists for roughly 80 per cent of its economy and with none visiting since March and the amount of coronavirus cases still on the rise, the future looks uncertain.Lokesh said: “We don’t know when coronavirus will end or when tourists will come back so we’re really scared for our future.

"I live with my joint family and there are eight of us in total in the house.“For the last four months, money has only been going out, nothing has been coming in and there are no sources to earn money. Workmanship has stopped and people have nothing now, some with no money for food even.”Carol Pinder said: “I desperately want to help Lokesh and his family and the only way I know how to is for me to continue to sell their bags.

With the area relying on tourists for roughly 80% of its economy and with none visiting since March and the amount of coronavirus cases still on the rise, the future looks uncertain.

“If you’re buying a gift for a loved one or just fancy treating yourself to a new leather bag, please bear Beaumont Bags in mind.

"Not only will you receive a beautiful handcrafted product, but you’ll be doing some good and supporting someone who needs a helping hand more than ever.”