The Makers
Backing the willing hands that clothe the cold.
The Makers backs the quiet army of people who already knit, sew and craft for the cold and the homeless — and asks one question: what’s stopping them doing more? Usually it’s the cost of materials and a way to get what they make to where it’s needed. This venture covers both, so willing hands are never idle for want of wool.
The need it closesQuiet, faithful people already give their hands and time; what they lack is materials and a way to reach the need.
The work is already happening.
In nearly every church there’s someone who knits blankets, sews for shelters, or makes for the cold in their spare time. They don’t need motivating — they need backing. The Makers covers their materials and handles distribution, so faithful hands can keep going and reach further.
Cover the cost, carry the load.
- Materials covered for makers who already give their time
- Distribution to shelters, churches and the streets
- Simple logistics so a maker can just make
- Honouring unseen, faithful work and gathering it into something bigger
Exploring, and looking for a lead.
The Makers is early — a venture we’re exploring and would love the right person to champion. If you already coordinate makers, or you’re one of those quiet hands, you’re exactly who we want to hear from.
How it’s coming.
- Now Exploring the need
Mapping the makers already at work and what would unblock them.
- Soon Seeking a lead
Looking for someone to coordinate makers and distribution.
- When funded Materials covered
A first round of makers fully supplied and producing.
- Then To the streets
A reliable route from willing hands to real need.
Hands on the work.
We don’t invent names. Where a seat is open, we say so — it might be yours.
Makers lead
Could it be you?
Seeking someone who can gather and back the people already making for the cold and the homeless.
Get in touch →Good to ask.
I knit / sew for charity — can you help?
That’s exactly who this is for. It isn’t running yet, but tell us what you make and what would help you do more — you’ll be first to know when it launches.
How will it be funded?
By the Foundation and by giving designated to the Makers — materials and distribution covered so makers don’t have to.
Help bring this one to life.
Makers and a possible lead — we’d love to hear from you.
The roof is wide. The work is only beginning.
Ideas on the heart of the Foundation — honestly marked by where each really stands. As the engine grows, these grow with it.
Youth & discipleship
Backing those pouring into the next generation of the Church.
Widows & the aged
Presence and provision for those the years have isolated.
Church planting
Helping new churches find their feet and reach their town.
Food & feeding
Backing the church feeding schemes that already serve the hungry.
Missions & the unreached
Sending help where the gospel is only just arriving.
Propose a venture
If it serves the Church and the gospel, it belongs under this roof.
Tell us the need →