Benridge Woolworks

Benridge Woolworks began on March 20, 2020, on a livestock farm along County Durham’s eastern coastline. Founded by Lucinda Bird, the venture connects the sale of British wool with nearby sheep farms and the work of young rural freelancers. The company says it buys wool from local flocks and aims to support producers, connect people with wool and agriculture, and contribute to community and charitable initiatives in the county.

The catalog covers several stages of wool processing: raw, washed, and carded whole fleeces; spinning fibers; blends for clothing; and curly or colored wool. It also carries needle-felting wool and craft kits. This range gives shoppers a choice between raw materials for their own projects and supplies for people already working with spinning, weaving, or felting techniques.

For customers who prefer a defined project, the store offers breed-study boxes, spinning and felting kits, and materials for making a rug on a peg loom. It also sells handmade rugs and accepts custom orders, from unprocessed wool to finished pieces. The bespoke section leaves room for individual requests instead of limiting the range to standardized products.

The farm connection is central to Benridge’s identity. Its website places the workshop on a pedigree and commercial livestock farm on County Durham’s coast and describes the wool as coming from local sheep farms with health standards. The store presents this short supply chain as a way to connect rural work with craft and the everyday use of wool fiber.

Alongside wholesale and retail sales, the company says it provides work for young rural freelancers and makes regular donations to local charities. Its range may appeal to spinners, felters, craftspeople, and retailers looking for British-sourced wool and working materials. Its products are sold through the online store.