Iconic tea towels fund good causes in Hackney
Independent retailer Know & Love is raising funds for good causes through the sale of specially-made tea towels.
Featuring designs by local artists, including Anna Hymas, Cressida Peever, and Tomartacus, the tea towels have raised more than £1,300 for the Clissold Park User Group, £450 Hackney Foodbank and funds for Stoke Newington Business Association.
Karen Sims, founder of Know & Love, said: “It started with a map of Clissold Park by Anna Hymas. I ordered 100 tea towels with this design and agreed to make a £3 donation for every one and they just flew off the shelves! When that happened, I realised we could extend it so I approached other artists and we set about fundraising for the SNBA and food bank too.
“They’re so popular. We have waiting lists!”
The initiative has helped fund mental health walks around Clissold Park and a new hedgerow there. The designs include iconic Hackney buildings, an illustrated map of Stoke Newington and the 73 bus in Church St.
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This is a wonderful example of how independent businesses can bring creativity and community support together. I especially like how Know & Love collaborates with local artists to create tea towels that celebrate Hackney’s identity while raising money for meaningful causes. The funds supporting mental health walks, local food assistance, and improvements to Clissold Park show how everyday products can make a real difference. It also highlights the value of shopping locally and building genuine community connections. Similarly, a thoughtful perfume brand can support local creatives, use distinctive designs, and connect its products with meaningful stories to create a stronger bond with customers.
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The £1,300 for Clissold Park is a solid result, but I wonder if tea towel sales can keep funding good causes long term without relying on novelty.
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What happens when the same artists and buyers move on?