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A scarf for the homeless

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DanniRae Fri 25-Oct-19 09:15:41

I have knitted a multicoloured scarf and wish to give it to a homeless charity but don't know who to send it too. I have googled it but, although lots of information, there is no actual address to send it to.
Can any one help me with this?

Marelli Sun 27-Oct-19 06:16:38

I also knit hats, scarves, etc for the Mission for Seafarers - must've done hundreds over the years, posting about 30 each time. I think there has only been one time when I've not received a thank you letter.
They've just recently changed their address, though. If you would like it, I can pass it on to you?

JanaNana Sun 27-Oct-19 09:14:57

Hi Danni,
I have an address for a charity that I knit for, it receives and distributes all kinds of knitted items within the UK and abroad, not just homeless people but for example refugees, homeless, women's refuges, elderly people and various others. You can donate all kind of knitted items which are gladly received and then they decide which cause to send to. The address is: Knit for Peace, Radius Works, Back Lane, London. NW3 1HL.

Callistemon Sun 27-Oct-19 09:39:57

I used to do a lot of knitting for a Syrian charity but sending parcels to Turkey proved to be very expensive (£15 last time) so it seemed to be more sensible to donate money which the helpers can spend locally.

Knitting hats, scarves etc. and filling the shoeboxes for people here is a great idea imo if they can be taken to a local pick-up point.

DanniRae Sun 27-Oct-19 10:05:24

Hi JanaNana - I have sent you a PM.

Alexa Sun 27-Oct-19 11:10:07

"many of us are just three poor life decisions away from being homeless."

I know.