Is Nobody's Child vegan? Who owns Nobody's Child?
London-based womenswear brand offering dresses, clothing, footwear, and beauty products with a focus on sustainable and affordable fashion
The short answer
Nobody's Child is owned by Marks & Spencer Group plc. Only some products are vegan. The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. The wider brand or its owner sells animal products.
Is Nobody's Child vegan?
Some vegan linesOnly some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Beauty News DailyIs Nobody's Child cruelty-free?
Not cruelty-freeThe brand or its owner sells animal-derived products
Company's own statementSource: Beauty News DailyDoes Nobody's Child or its owner sell animal products?
Sells animal productsNobody's Child's clothing and footwear ranges incorporate animal-derived materials including leather, wool, cashmere, alpaca, and mohair. More significantly, the brand is 27% owned by Marks & Spencer, which operates as a major retailer selling meat, dairy, fish, eggs, and leather products. M&S sources beef, lamb, pork, chicken, dairy milk, and fish through its supply chain.
Who owns Nobody's Child?
Marks & Spencer Group plcOwned by Marks & Spencer Group plc
Official registrySource: B Lab
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Nobody's Child
- Parent company
Marks & Spencer does not publish a stated position on animal testing for cosmetics or beauty products. However, M&S Animal Welfare Policy states that beauty items must meet suitability for vegetarians as a minimum requirement, and veganism is expected wherever feasible but not mandatory. M&S's focus on animal welfare relates to farm animal sourcing standards rather than cosmetic testing policies.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
B Corporation
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
B Corporation: Nobody's Child is recorded as certified.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies (Fragrance Collection only)
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies (Fragrance Collection only): Nobody's Child is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Nobody's Child as a brand of Marks & Spencer Group plc. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.
Nobody's Child appears on 2 schemes we check: B Corporation, PETA Beauty Without Bunnies (Fragrance Collection only). Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
On animal testing, our record for Marks & Spencer Group plc states: Marks & Spencer does not publish a stated position on animal testing for cosmetics or beauty products. However, M&S Animal Welfare Policy states that beauty items must meet suitability for vegetarians as a minimum requirement, and veganism is expected wherever feasible but not mandatory. M&S's focus on animal welfare relates to farm animal sourcing standards rather than cosmetic testing policies. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
Independent vegan alternatives
- Matt & NatVeganCruelty-free
- RapanuiVeganCruelty-free
- WilbyVeganCruelty-free
- Will's Vegan StoreVeganCruelty-free
- Dr. MartensSome vegan linesCruelty-free
- Stella McCartneySome vegan linesCruelty-free
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nobody's Child vegan?
- Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Nobody's Child?
- Nobody's Child is recorded as owned by Marks & Spencer Group plc.
- Is Nobody's Child cruelty-free?
- The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does Marks & Spencer Group plc test on animals?
- Our record for Marks & Spencer Group plc states: Marks & Spencer does not publish a stated position on animal testing for cosmetics or beauty products. However, M&S Animal Welfare Policy states that beauty items must meet suitability for vegetarians as a minimum requirement, and veganism is expected wherever feasible but not mandatory. M&S's focus on animal welfare relates to farm animal sourcing standards rather than cosmetic testing policies.