Trauma teddies
The Red Cross Trauma Teddies program involves volunteers crafting and donating hand-knitted or crocheted teddy bears to comfort children experiencing trauma or crises.
Squares for comfort
Squares for Comfort is a Newcastle-based initiative by Wendy Horder, who collects knitted squares. With the help of her friends, Wendy turns the squares into blankets for those in need. She donates them to Soul Hub, a charity dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in the Newcastle community, and Ronald McDonald House Newcastle.
Penguin Foundation Knits for Nature 2024
Help raise vital funds to support the Penguin Foundation by knitting themed jumpers to sell alongside plush penguin toys in retail stores.
The patterns can be found here.
For more information, visit the Penguin Foundation website.
KOGO (Knit One Give One)
KOGO is a not-for-profit organisation that supplies knitted items to over 310 Community Partner Organisations. Currently, they need baby sets, baby blankets, and adult blankets.
Visit the KOGO website for more information.
Wrap With Love
Knit, crochet, and sew beautiful, warm wraps to comfort those in need.
Knit 4 Charities
This initiative supports various charities annually by knitting and donating items. A calendar of charities is made up for the year, highlighting which charities they will support each month. Once you've signed up, you can add your name to the charity you want to donate to. On the 25th day of each month, Pam will advise everyone of the mailing address to send your donation.
For more information and to sign up, visit the Knit4Charities website.