A SINGLE THREAD CIC
SUSTAINABLE FASHION WEEK ISN’T JUST FOR 7 DAYS.
The driving force behind SFW is A Single Thread CIC.
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WHAT WE DO
We work throughout the year to engage with the UK community through different mediums, inspiring and empowering direct action in favour of a greener, cleaner and fairer fashion industry.
We partner with a variety of individuals, organisations, community groups, education providers, museums, brands and institutions to engage with a broad range of audiences and help grow a powerful movement for change.
We want to ensure people from all backgrounds feel included in the narrative of sustainable fashion and we work to make it feel accessible and relevant, exploring the different entry points to sustainability through a variety of approaches.
HOW WE’RE SET UP
A Single Thread CIC is a community interest company. This means we’re a small non-profit company limited by guarantee, rather than a charity. We have high levels of accountability and work transparently.
We have a small team of directors and an Advisory Board made up of people from the industry with a variety of expertise and experience. The Advisory Board support us in developing strategy and in reaching our aims. Have a read about our team here.
WORK WITH US
We’d love to hear from you about how we can partner to work with you on your project, organisation or campaign. We can offer consultation or support in variety of ways, adapting to your audience and preferred outcomes. Let’s talk…
Click on the Collaborations tab to see how and with whom we’ve worked before.
THE SUM OF OUR ACTIVITIES WILL…
Build community
Benefit people at a grass roots level
Be resourcing, giving people skills, knowledge and practical routes to becoming more sustainable
Engage with and include people from a range of backgrounds, including those who experience marginalisation
Engage with a variety of individuals, organisations, educators and industry
Be accessible in different ways to different audiences
Use creative approaches, staying flexible to respond to what is needed in the community
Provide a platform for connection between the consumer/citizen and industry through sustainability
Connect people with nature and the environment through our narratives on sustainability
Advocate for bioregional, regenerative fibre and plant dye growing, local fashion production and the preservation of heritage craft