"Trauma Teddies" - where to send them, help please !

[TurnStone]

These 3 knitted teddies are awaiting a destination. I have sent previous teddies to first responders via a niece's boyfriend but since they broke up, this avenue is no longer available. E - mails to my nearest Air ambulance service just bounce back.

If anyone can nominate a service or charity which can receive/distribute these teddies I would love to know.

Thanks in anticipation

Hospitals usually have a 'Friends of' charity shop that sell these bears. I am sure your nearest one would take them.

teddiesfortragedies.org.uk
How about sending them here?

Thank you for the great ideas, Ilovemaisie and Waltzing Betty you have reinforced my confidence in the "power of Mumsnet"

It's a lovely activity @TurnStone

I found that organisation on google - I'm sure there are others out there too but it looked like a good cause

@WaltzingBetty yes they are fun and quick to knit, but I don't really enjoy embroidering the faces, it's difficult to create a symmetrical and benign expression.

Your googling skills surpassed anything I could find

Knit for Peace accepts knitted toys. I’ve sent them knitted teddies.

[quote TurnStone]**@WaltzingBetty yes they are fun and quick to knit, but I don't really enjoy embroidering the faces, it's difficult to create a symmetrical and benign expression.

Your googling skills surpassed anything I could find [/quote]
Well I think you've done a great job! They look v friendly

Try your local police. Ours do "Bobby Buddies" to give out to children in stressful situations.

Thanks for the compliment, WaltzingBetty

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER and Margaret Thursday thank you for the great suggestions. My inclination is to try to place the teddies locally in the first instance.

What a lovely endeavour

Thank you, Chaos

They have really kind faces [heart eyes]

Fire Services usually take them. Google your local service and give them a ring.

They have lovely faces op 🙂
Also suggest the police. Ours often asks for items like books etc for youngsters that have to be in custody
Ours also have items like this to help people in custody who may be autistic etc 👍

Many thanks for all the kind and helpful responses. 💐

UPDATE: the teddies have been accepted for use by the Traffic officers of the local police force

That is great op! Well done 🙂