Campaign for Wool, the non-for-profit international organisation that raises awareness of wool, of which HM King Charles III is a patron, has appointed Peter Ackroyd as its new chairman, replacing Sir Nicholas Coleridge, who has stepped down after 14 years to focus on his new role as the 43rd Provost of Eton College and Chair of Historic Royal...
6 Jan 2025
The Campaign for Wool has confirmed the continued patronage of HM The King, a steadfast supporter of its mission to advocate for wool's environmental merits and sustainability. King Charles’ commitment underscores the critical importance of promoting wool as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable resource in the face of escalating concerns over...
10 May 2024
Johnstons of Elgin, one of Scotland’s oldest luxury brands, has partnered with local Scottish farming families to produce a limited-edition Farmers Blanket in celebration of its 225th anniversary. The limited-edition 100 percent Scottish wool blanket supports local farmers in the North East of Scotland, who specialise in breeding Bluefaced...
5 Oct 2022
The Campaign for Wool, launched in 2010 by HRH The Prince Of Wales to highlight the benefits of wool, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with the launch of a limited edition scarf, designed in collaboration with Mother of Pearl and manufactured by Johnstons of Elgin. The 10th Anniversary scarf was conceived by HRH The Prince of Wales to...
7 Dec 2020