A JEWELLERY shop is getting behind an initiative to help promote small businesses.

Brass Monkeys in Portland Road, Hove, are supporting international campaign Small Business Saturday, which encourages people to support local businesses over chains.

The jewellery shop sells the work of around 50 independent British designers and has been trading since 2007.

Jennifer Wall, owner and jeweller, said: “It is vital to support small businesses otherwise they will not be there and every town is just the same as every other town.

“Brighton and Hove is really a great place for independent retailers and you could probably get everything you need without ever having to visit a chain.” Brass Monkeys produces and sells an array of handmade jewellery targeted at all budgets.

Ms Wall added: “We certainly try and actively support other small businesses and take part in any promotion of them.”

Small Business Saturday is held on the first Saturday in December in an attempt to give local firms a boost.

Each day this week in the run up to Small Business Saturday we will be featuring an independent Sussex firm.

For more details visit smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com