Hobbycraft

The Power of Making

How Hobbies and Crafts Support the Nation's Wellbeing

The Impact

We’ve teamed up with Mind to explore connections between regular crafting and potential mental health benefits. We surveyed over 5,000 individuals to gain vital insights to help us become a force for good, and to work to ensure arts, crafts and hobbies are accessible to all, regardless of age or craft ability.

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4 key findings

of those who craft say it improves their mood

agree children should spend less time on screens

believe doctors should recommend arts and crafts

use crafts to support their mental wellbeing

The Power of Making: Our Next Steps

This report will be the cornerstone for us pushing for change. We will work with key organisations, charities and those in a position of power, to ensure crafts and hobbies are accessible to all. We will launch Mindful Mondays across our channels and stores. This new concept will launch in September 2025, and allow us to host a free and accessible space for people to experience and try different crafts and hobbies.

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