Threads of Remembrance

On average, people experiencing homelessness die at just 44 years old.

In 2023, 1,474 people died homeless in the UK – that’s 4 people every day dying for connection.This should not be acceptable in one of the world’s richest countries.

We’re working with acclaimed fibre artist Kirk Dunn to create a one-of-a-kind blanket made up of 1,474 individually knitted squares – each one dedicated to someone who died homeless over the year.

From 15th – 19th September we will be assembling the blanket live in Charing Cross station to serve as a bold visual tribute to those who should still be with us — and a call to action for a fairer, safer future for everyone.

We need you…

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, please join us in this collective act of remembrance, outrage and hope.

We’re asking you to help by:

  • Knitting one (or more!) squares
  • Sharing your square and the campaign on social media
  • Considering donating the cost of a nutritious meal – just £3.45 – for somebody experiencing homelessness



    • or download your pack here

    Watch our YouTube video here

    Give now to help people off the streets

    To find out more about our Dying For Connection campaign, please click here.

    The information used for this project is drawn from the Dying Homeless Project, a monitoring and memorialisation project run by the Museum of Homelessness since 2019. You can read more here: About the Dying Homeless Project — Museum of Homelessness .