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Little Sock Company raises Christmas donation goal to 10,000 pairs

Liora CastellanNovember 10, 20265 min read0 views

At a glance

  • The Hertfordshire children's brand is donating a pair of socks for every order and has raised its Christmas target to 10,000 pairs.
  • The Little Sock Company has raised its Christmas donation target from 6,000 to 10,000 pairs after the response exceeded expectations. The Hertfordshire brand is donating a pair of socks for every order and working with three organisations to distribute them to families in need.
An illustration of small knitted socks being packed into a donation box beside winter foliage.

The Little Sock Company, a Hertfordshire-based children's brand, is on a mission to keep little toes warm this Christmas through its No More Cold Toes campaign. Under the initiative, every order placed will result in a pair of socks being donated to a baby or child in need.

The company was founded in 2018 by Katie Saunders, a mother of three. It began with an ambitious target of donating 6,000 pairs by Christmas. The response has already surpassed expectations, prompting the business to raise its goal to 10,000 pairs.

To help donations reach families across the country, The Little Sock Company has partnered with three organisations: Little Village, Baby Bank Alliance and Baby Basics UK. All three support families experiencing hardship and help distribute donations to babies and children who need them most. The company says the partnerships are intended to extend the campaign's reach to families in need.

Saunders built the business without outside investment and has said she is passionate about using its success to make a positive difference. With Christmas approaching, the brand hopes the campaign will inspire customers to help bring a little extra warmth to children in need this winter. The campaign is running in the run-up to Christmas.

Reported by Liora Castellan, Gift Sourcing and Seasonal Operations Analyst.