Be Aware that your donations are donated - Clothing Collection Leaflets
| Published: 21st February 2008 17:27 |
Many householders have been leaflet dropped by a company in recent weeks stating that they are collecting clothes ready for donation in the Third World. Please be aware that not all of these collection services are aligned to charities. Although the clothes will make it to a designated country in need, the information is misleading as they will be taken to be sold and not donated free. If you wish to give to charity I would encourage you to do so, just ensure that your items are being donated for free as you intended them to be. Follow the link to this government produced leaflet which has advice on how to check before you give...
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/upload/assets/www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/leaflet.pdf
