Thanks for visiting the Countdown to Woolly Hat Week page!

Countdown stars Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley and many others are kindly supporting the Sailors' Society Woolly Hat Week campaign.

Woolly Hat Week 2010 takes place 7th-13th February and international maritime charity the Sailors’ Society is hoping that companies will encourage their staff to join in the fun by wearing hats to work in return for a small donation.

Money raised will help the charity provide assistance to seafarers, as well as going towards the transportation and distribution of woolly hats to seafarers ill-prepared for colder climates.

Seafarers have to battle with the elements regularly, and the now famous woolly hat is welcomed as a gift to those who arrive as strangers in ports around the world. Sailors’ Society operates in over 100 ports in 30 countries, offering practical and spiritual support through its network of port chaplains. The woolly hat is a practical gift as well as making them realise that someone is thinking about them, and cares. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

Thank you for your support!