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Craft Forward CIC is a London-based community interest company that uses craft to create social change, with their flagship Blankets for the World initiative bringing knitters and crocheters together to make blankets for people experiencing homelessness. Starting in South London in 2019, the programme has expanded nationally with regional groups across the country. The simple act of making squares helps spark connections, reduce isolation, and provides handmade comfort for people in need.
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