Raising funds for animals in need through Knit, Stitch and Crochet

Friends of Sindhbad is a London-based, non-profit fundraising intiative, founded in January 2013.

We raise funds for animal rescue projects and campaigns, globally, our main fundraising tool is yarncraft; we create knitted and crocheted, as well as sewn items for animal welfare charities to sell, gift, prize or auction. We also host and volunteer for charity events.

Need help Fundraising

If you believe Friends of Sindhbad can help your cause or organisation please do contact us and we will certainly endevour to help.

Our Projects

We have supported the following animal rescues and shelters:

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The Asha Foundation Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India

Works for street animals and birds, providing free treatment in the city of Ahmedabad. The ASHA Foundation was started three years ago. The facilities include a mobile clinic, a hospital and shelter service.

Nowzad, Afghanistan

UK-based support. Rescue, Shelter, Medical, Rehoming and Educational Organisation. Facilitated reuniting strays with soldiers who had taken them in as pets during service.

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K-9 Angels, UK and Romania

K-9 Angels is a UK-based charity set up by TV presenter Anneka Svenska, pop singer Pola Pospieszalska and model Victoria Eisermann in 2011, to address the stray dog situation in Romania and canine victims of the dog meat trade in Thailand.K-9 Angels provides a much needed network link between dog rescuers in these countries and prospective adopters in the UK, as well as funding for spay and neuter programmes, food and material aid, shelters, medical and veterinary aid.

The Asha Foundation Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India

Works for street animals and birds, providing free treatment in the city of Ahmedabad. The ASHA Foundation was started three years ago. The facilities include a mobile clinic, a hospital and shelter service.

Nowzad, Afghanistan

UK-based support. Rescue, Shelter, Medical, Rehoming and Educational Organisation. Facilitated reuniting strays with soldiers who had taken them in as pets during service.

K-9 Angels, UK and Romania

K-9 Angels is a UK-based charity set up by TV presenter Anneka Svenska, pop singer Pola Pospieszalska and model Victoria Eisermann in 2011, to address the stray dog situation in Romania and canine victims of the dog meat trade in Thailand.K-9 Angels provides a much needed network link between dog rescuers in these countries and prospective adopters in the UK, as well as funding for spay and neuter programmes, food and material aid, shelters, medical and veterinary aid.

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PAST & Current Campaigns

SMALL MONETARY DONATIONS MADE TO FOLLOWING CHARITIES;
  • SPANA
  • Human Society International
  • Stray Animals Serbia.
  • Korean Dog Sanctuary
  • OIPA International Organisation for Animal Protection: Italy Earthquake Disaster.
  • Nowzad & F.o.S Fundraising Event: ‘Pizza & Pasta Party’. A ticketed event held to raise money for the charity Nowzad and F.o.S.
  • Sindhbad Memory Shawl donated to Four Paws International, London, U.K
  • F.O.S Jumpers donated to the All Dogs Matter ‘Santa Paws Christmas Fair’.
  • F.O.S Jumpers donated to Nowzad
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  • Dog Jumpers knitted and donated to two U.K dog charities;
  • The Edward Foundation – who specialise in the rescue, and rehohimg of British Bulldogs and have launched the much needed Breeder Scheme. The jumper will be raffled or auctioned at their Bully Bonanaza event on 2nd May 2015.
  • All Dogs Matter who rescue, rehome and campaign for Bull breed dogs.  The jumper will be raffled or auctioned at their Great British Bark Off event on 10th May 2015
  • Friends of Sindhbad is very kindly donated ‘Display Space’ at North London’s premier and popular Dog Grooming Parlour and Retail shop; Glam Dogs.  Dog jumpers will continue to be made by FOS for sale through Glam Dogs with all profits going to charities.
  • Friends of Sindhbad volunteer visits The ASHA Foundation, India
  • Friends of Sindhbad supported the K-9 Angels Christmas Show by making a scarf and Christmas tree decorations for raffle.
FRIENDS OF SINDHBAD IS VERY PLEASED TO BE SUPPORTING K-9 ANGELS IN THEIR CURRENT CAMPAIGN;

Romanian Shelter Appeal‘, to raise the funds needed to build a much-needed dog shelter.

  • We have handmade and donated the blanket shown in our header, as an auction item, to aid this appeal.
  • Friends of Sindhbad has been commisioned to crochet two tablecloths, with all proceeds going to the ASHA Foundation.

  • Friends of Sindhbad raised approx 10,00Rs for the ASHA Foundation through a sponsored hair cut.

If you would like to donate to any of our current campaigns, please contact us.

Our Products

The famous FOS Dog Jumper

Corsages and Gift Bag

Blackberry Stitch Blanket

2016 FOS Memorial Item. Made in the FOS Custom colours, each year a different item.

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If you believe Friends of Sindhbad can help your cause or organisation please do contact us and we will certainly endevour to help.

We have supported the following animal rescues and shelters:

Nowzad (Animal Welfare, Medical, Rehoming, Reuniting of Strays with soldiers who served in Afghanistan, UK-based
ASHA Foundation (Street Animal Welfare, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India)
All Dogs Matter (Dog Rescue and Rehoming, East Finchley, London, U.K)
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