17 Facts About Sara Davies

Sara Davies was born on 23 April 1984 and is a British businesswoman, entrepreneur, and television personality.

Sara Davies is the founder and owner of Crafter's Companion, a company she started while a student at the University of York.

In 2021, Davies was appointed the North East Ambassador for Smart Works Newcastle, a charity supporting unemployed women into work through clothing and coaching.

In July 2024, Sara Davies was appointed Chief Inspiration Officer for Avon UK.

Sara Davies was born in Coundon, County Durham, England, in 1984.

Sara Davies graduated from the University of York with a first class Business degree in 2006.

Sara Davies founded Crafter's Companion, a crafter's supply company, whilst at university in 2005.

Sara Davies has a UK headquarters in Newton Aycliffe, outlets in Evesham, Chesterfield and Colne, an office in Corona, California, and employs 200 people worldwide.

In July 2024 Sara Davies was appointed as Avon UK's chief inspiration officer in moves to help more women build and run their own businesses.

In 2015, Sara Davies hosted Local Television Limited's craft show, Be Creative.

From September 2021, Sara Davies competed in the nineteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing where she was paired with Aljaz Skorjanec.

Sara Davies has appeared as a guest in "Dictionary Corner" on Countdown, sitting with Susie Dent.

In July 2024, Sara Davies was appointed Chief Inspiration Officer for Avon UK.

Sara Davies was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to the economy.

Sara Davies has been recognised with a number of awards for her work as an entrepreneur.

Sara Davies has been the recipient of two Lloyds Bank National Business Awards: the Santander Small to Medium Sized Business of the Year award in 2010 and the Outstanding Contribution to British Business Award in 2019.

On 6 February 2024, Sara Davies received an Honorary degree from the University of York business school.