Knitting received from you is very much appreciated by the seafarers and is sent out to our port centres on a regular basis.
Knitted items made by you, with love helps seafarers arriving in the UK and around the world during the long, cold days and nights spent on the open seas. From woolly hats to fingerless mittens, each item of knitted clothing finds a home and the seafarers they’re matched to are extremely grateful for the extra warmth!
Get started
It couldn't be easier to lend a helping hand. Just follow these two simple steps to get started on your journey towards making a difference today!
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Download a free pattern
Knitting Patterns document
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Freepost your knitted items
You can send as many items as you like to our distribution center for free. We will distribute them to seafarers in need all around the world. Make sure to include you name and address when posting items.
Freepost RUAT-JRGK-YXEB
The Mission to Seafarers
Flying Angel Cellar Club
53 Mill Dam
South Shields, Tyne and Wear
NE33 1EQ
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Please let us know if you require any freepost labels (and to which address you would like these sent to) in order to post us knitting to via email to [email protected]
Please note, we are no longer accepting knitting at our IHQ in London. The destination for all knitting has permanently changed to our centre in South Shields, where they will be distributed to appropriate ports once received.
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Share your creations
Share your crafted creations with us. Send us pictures of your knitted items, process or anything related. We'd love to see and share them with Seafareres around the world.
Share your creationsThank you
Knitting received is very much appreciated and are being sent out to the port centres on a regular basis. Our port chaplains are always taking supplies on board when ship-visiting and the seafarers are so grateful.
