Discover Amazon's transformative impact across the UK - from creating tens of thousands of jobs and supporting small businesses to investing billions in communities and driving innovation in healthcare and technology sectors.
Invested Since 2014
Permanent Jobs Created
UK SMEs Selling on Amazon
SME Export Sales in 2023
Surplus Goods Donated
Raised for Comic Relief
Amazon's commitment to the UK extends far beyond commerce, creating lasting positive impact through job creation, innovation, community support, and empowering small businesses nationwide.
Amazon is one of the UK's top 10 private sector employers, creating opportunities across corporate functions, R&D, and operations whilst investing in skills development and career progression.
Private Sector Employer in the UK
More than half of all physical product sales on Amazon UK are from independent sellers, with over 100,000 UK SMEs now using Amazon's platform to reach customers globally.
Of Sales from Independent Sellers
Amazon invests heavily in UK research and development with world-class centres focused on cutting-edge technology including AI, machine learning, and cloud services.
R&D Facilities Across the UK
Amazon leverages its scale for good, partnering with communities to address society's biggest challenges through innovative programmes and charitable initiatives.
Families Supported Through Multibank
Amazon's investments create ripple effects throughout the UK economy, supporting local businesses and communities from London to Scotland, Wales to Northern Ireland.
Amazon's largest UK investment hub with significant corporate and R&D presence.
Invested Since 2010
Jobs Created
SME Partners
SME Exports 2023
Home to Amazon's first development centre outside the US, driving innovation since 2002.
Invested Since 2010
Jobs Created
SME Partners
SME Exports 2023
Significant investment creating thousands of jobs and supporting Welsh businesses.
Invested Since 2010
Jobs Created
SME Partners
SME Exports 2023
Major fulfilment centre investments creating thousands of jobs and supporting local economy.
Invested Since 2010
Jobs Created
SME Partners
SME Exports 2023
Strategic location for operations and technology development with growing SME ecosystem.
Invested Since 2010
Jobs Created
SME Partners
SME Exports 2023
Major industrial hub with significant fulfilment operations and strong SME presence.
Invested Since 2010
Jobs Created
SME Partners
SME Exports 2023
Amazon's community programmes address society's biggest challenges through innovative partnerships and leveraging our scale for good across education, disaster relief, and social support.
As the official home of Comic Relief's iconic Red Nose, Amazon has worked with customers and partners to raise over £4.8 million to help the charity change lives and support communities.
Raised for Comic Relief
Free STEM education programmes supporting students and teachers with resources, training, and opportunities to inspire the next generation of computer scientists and engineers.
Education Programmes
Providing humanitarian support to organisations fighting large-scale natural disasters, leveraging Amazon's logistics expertise and global reach for emergency response efforts.
Emergency Response
Supporting food banks, schools, and community organisations across the UK through employee volunteering, product donations, and financial support to address food insecurity.
Meals Donated to Felix Project
Through AWS Healthcare Mission Accelerators, Amazon Web Services is committed to supporting NHS organisations in their digital transformation journey, improving patient care and operational efficiency.
Supporting NHS organisations transition to cloud-first operations with secure, compliant solutions that improve patient care delivery whilst reducing costs.
Enabling NHS organisations to harness generative AI for clinical decision support, patient engagement, and operational efficiency through secure, purpose-built solutions.
Join Amazon's mission to create positive social and economic impact across the UK. Whether you're an NHS organisation, small business, or community partner, discover how we can work together to drive meaningful change.