Our Partnerships
Every DCUK duck or character has a story to tell, and sometimes that begins with a great partnership.
From much-loved charities to iconic brands and organisations, we enjoy working with partners who share our values of creativity, craftsmanship and bringing a little more joy into the world. Together, we create distinctive collections that celebrate shared passions, reach new audiences and give collectors even more magic to discover.
Whether it's a limited edition, a licensed collection or a bespoke character created for an event or organisation, every partnership starts with the same ingredients... thoughtful design, skilled craftsmanship, and plenty of personality.
Brands and Organisations
Aardman
DCUK is thrilled to be part of an exciting collaboration with the award-winning creators at Aardman. Together, we’ve created the first characters in a brand-new collection of original wooden ducks inspired by the much-loved personalities from the world of Wallace & Gromit.
National Garden Scheme
Inspired by the thousands of generous gardeners who throw open their garden gates each year, our National Garden Scheme Ducklings are crafted from bamboo root and individually painted by hand. Painted in lavender and sage green, they celebrate a shared love of gardens and nature, and are helping to raise money for the charities the National Garden Scheme supports with every sale.
Charities
RNLI
In 1854, RNLI Inspector, Captain Ward shared his design for a cork lifejacket – the first lifejacket to be issued to lifeboat crew members. Having worked with the RNLI as a partner for many years, we’ve created another special character for their range, highlighting Captain Ward’s design as part of the charity’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
We’re proud to have a very special DCUK character in our collection, in honour of rugby union legend Doddie Weir. Part of a larger tartan range, our Doddie Rugby Ducklings are keen to help us raise awareness of motor neuron disease (MND) – and raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
