Our Big Knit Grand Total is Revealed!
Published on 12 May 2025 08:00 AM
We are completely overwhelmed that thanks to the support of all the wonderful knitters across Gloucestershire, we have smashed our original target and collected an incredible 12,562 hats for our Big Knit!
Originally, we set a target of 7,000, which after a fantastic response, we increased to a more ambitious 10,000, but with your generous support we’ve managed to go even further. We are incredibly thankful to every single knitter who has contributed to our Big Knit.
Batches of hats have flooded the office over the past few months, some arrived anonymously, and other knitters have shared stories about how much they’ve enjoyed creating their hats. Local knitting groups also got on board with our campaign, boosting our target by hundreds, even thousands.
We’ve also been super impressed with your creativity and a few designs have certainly brought us a smile. Keep an eye on our website and social media as we’ll soon be revealing a few of our star designs.
Thank you
We are incredibly grateful to every knitter who has contributed to our Big Knit. Your woolly wonders have raised £3,767. Every penny stays in Gloucestershire and will help us continue to deliver vital support to local older people in your communities.
If you still have hats
All our hats have been packaged and sent off now, but if you weren’t able to get yours to us in time don’t worry, send them in when you can and we’ll hang on to your hats. Your contributions will give us a nice start to the next Big Knit.
Send your completed hats to us at this address: Age UK Gloucestershire, Henley House, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3RT. Or, email supporters@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk to find out other ways to get them to us.