Little Crafters was established in June 2021, initially launching a subscription service for craft boxes. Our primary focus is providing craft boxes and lesson plans to homeschooled children, most of whom have Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our educational offerings are gradually bridging the gap between what schools provide and what support and sense of community SEN children require.

We faced a significant challenge when our workshop was extensively flooded, submerging it in water. This incident ruined the carpet and left the space humid for months, causing our eco-conscious stock to become mouldy.

To facilitate growth, we needed to make necessary improvements to our office. We were awarded a Rural Business Grant by North Kesteven District Council, which helped cover the capital costs of three major improvements, each with a sustainability focus: the installation of toilets with a biodegradable eco plant, a wood waste heater, and flood defences.

The Rural Business Grant has enabled us to expand our operations by reconfiguring our current space, allowing for growth in our educational and service offerings. We have since employed three additional members of staff and plan to employ more staff in the next six months, enhancing our efficiency and supported by the improved facilities we previously lacked, such as toilets and heating. The flood defences have been crucial, with all water now pumped out to the nearby dyke.

Radha Borthayre, Little Crafters Boxes
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