18 March 2026
Mrs Catherine Abbot, Head of Business
On Tuesday 3 March, five students from ReKnitted, a company set up and run by Lower Sixth students as part of the Young Enterprise Company Programme, had the opportunity to sell their product - environmentally friendly scarves - at Old Spitalfields Market in London. The girls spent the day engaging customers with professionalism and enthusiasm, managing stock, handling transactions and refining their sales approach in a real trading environment. Their stall was also ‘inspected’ by judges from Young Enterprise - a charity that helps young people build skills through hands-on financial and enterprise education - who gave the girls very positive feedback. ReKnitted has also sold scarves using an online platform and by participating in other selling opportunities such as the Woldingham Christmas shopping event and Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth, as well as developing its own website to build brand awareness and share its story - all of which have enabled the company to achieve commercial success.
ReKnitted is made up of a team of 14 Lower Sixth students, some of whom hold formal roles in the company such as Managing Director, Finance Director and Marketing Director. Since founding ReKnitted in October, the students have built an impressive enterprise, grounded in teamwork, determination and social responsibility. Their product, ReKnitted branded scarves made from 100% recycled PET, reflects a clear commitment to environmental responsibility. By transforming recycled materials into stylish, high-quality scarves, the team has embraced the idea that sustainable choices can sit confidently within a profitable business model.
Beyond financial achievement, what truly distinguishes this company is its social impact. Through the generosity of donors, many from the Woldingham community, the students were able to raise additional funds to send 35 scarves (plus almost £200 in donations) to an appeal supporting people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. This initiative allowed the team to extend their enterprise beyond profit, demonstrating empathy, global awareness and a deep sense of responsibility.
Towards the end of April, five members of ReKnitted will represent the company at the Young Enterprise Surrey Showcase. This prestigious event will require them to submit a company report, deliver a formal presentation to a panel of judges, take part in an in-depth interview, and design and manage a professional trade stand to display their product. With numerous awards available, the competition will be both rigorous and exciting. We wish our girls every success as they take this next step and showcase not only their product, but the journey they have been on personally and as a team.