Show your pride. Spread the love.
Download Your Local & Loved Badge
What it’s all about…
South Lincolnshire is packed with brilliant small businesses — and we’re proud to shout about it.
The Local & Loved badge is our symbol of community pride. It’s a simple way for local businesses (like yours!) to show that you’re part of something bigger — a network of passionate, independent people keeping our towns and villages thriving.
If you run a local business or independent service in South Lincolnshire, you can add a free basic listing to the Local & Loved Directory.
It’s quick, easy, and a brilliant way to help people discover what you do.
What's included in your download pack
| Social media | 1080 x 1080 px | PNG |
| 200mm x 200mm | ||
| Web icon | 500 x 500 px | PNG |
Why it matters
Every time you display your badge, you’re helping:
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Build awareness of the incredible talent we’ve got right here in South Lincs
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Encourage people to spend locally
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Strengthen the community that supports you
It’s a small action that makes a big difference — and it looks pretty damn good, too.
How to use your badges
💻 On social media:
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Drop the transparent PNG badge over your own graphics in Canva or any editor.
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Or post the ready-made “We’re Local & Loved” graphic as-is.
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Tag @ikandooUK and use #LocalAndLovedSouthLincs so we can share your post!
🌐 On your website:
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Add the badge to your homepage, footer, or About page.
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Link it back to www.ikandoo.co.uk/localandloved so visitors can discover other amazing local businesses.
🧾 In print:
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Pop it on posters, flyers, or event signage.
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Order stickers (coming soon!) to display in your shop window or at markets.
🖼️ As your profile picture:
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Use the circular frame version to show your local pride during special campaigns like Small Business Saturday or Buy Local Week.
DOWNLOAD HERE
📩 Need help?
If you have trouble downloading or aren’t sure which version to use, email connect@ikandoo.co.uk — we’ll help you get sorted.
Need help with what to say?
Not sure what to say when you post your badge? Don’t overthink it. You don’t need to be a copywriter — you just need to sound like you.
We’ve put together a few caption ideas to help you show off your badge, shout about your business, and join the Local & Loved conversation.
Copy them, tweak them, or use them as a spark for something completely your own.
Option 1: The Classic Intro Post
We’re proud to be part of South Lincolnshire’s Local & Loved community — a network of brilliant independent businesses keeping our area thriving.
If you love supporting local, check out the directory on ikandoo.co.uk/localandloved!
#LocalAndLovedSouthLincs #ShopLocal #SouthLincsBusiness
Option 2: The Personality Post
We’re a little business with a big heart ❤️
Proud to be Local & Loved and serving our amazing South Lincs community every day.
Small businesses like ours are what make this place special – thank you for supporting local!
#LocalAndLovedSouthLincs #SupportLocal #CommunityMatters
Option 3: The Seasonal Spin (use anytime)
This [Christmas/Spring/Summer], remember the difference your pounds make right here at home.
We’re Local & Loved – and every purchase with us helps keep South Lincs buzzing.
#LocalAndLovedSouthLincs #ShopLocal #SmallBusiness
Option 4: The Proud Announcement
New badge, same passion 💪
We’re officially part of Local & Loved – celebrating the amazing small businesses across South Lincolnshire.
Check out other local legends over at ikandoo.co.uk/localandloved!
#LocalAndLovedSouthLincs #SouthLincsBusiness #CommunityVibes
Option 5: The Fill-in-the-Blanks Template
We’re proud to be part of Local & Loved!
We’ve been serving the [town/village] community for [number] years, offering [your product/service].
Local support means the world to us – thank you for shopping small and helping us do what we love!
#LocalAndLovedSouthLincs #SupportLocal #SouthLincs
Bonus idea - Show your face, not just your badge!
Pair your Local & Loved badge with a photo of you, your team, your products or your space. People connect with people — so let them see the real human behind the business. It’s the quickest way to build trust and make your post stand out in the feed.
Want to be featured on ikandoo’s Local & Loved Directory?
It’s quick, free and easy. Just fill in our simple form and you’ll be listed!
Or upgrade to a full Business Focus feature from as little as £25.
