Donating clothes and needed items

Top Priority Donated Items

Since conditions are so dire in the refugee camps that we supply with aid, we have decided  until further notice to limit items we can accept as donations to things that are desperately needed by those we support. We would therefore ask you not to donate ornaments, crockery, large toys or bric-a-brac.
Until further notice priorities will be winter clothes, winter footwear, jackets, blankets, sleeping bags and tents. Toiletries, nappies, baby wipes and medication are also desperately needed.  If any of you have summer clothes and shoes that you wish to donate we will continue to accept those throughout the winter as it will enable us to sort them so that we can gain a head start on the fine weather next year. Thanks so much for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated both by ourselves as a charity and by the people we are trying so hard to help.

dult and child clothes

T-shirts, shorts, vests, shirts, trousers, dresses, cardigans, sweaters, jogging bottoms, thermals, woollen jumpers, coats, hats, scarfs, waterproof trousers, pyjamas, head-scarfs.

Adult and child shoes

Wellies, boots, trainers, flat shoes (no high heels), flip flops, slippers.

Underwear

New pants and socks, new and good condition bras.

Baby clothes

Snow suits, baby-grows, body suits, trousers, dresses, sweaters, coats, socks, shoes.

Baby supplies and equipment

Disposable and cloth/washable nappies, nappy rash cream, Vaseline, baby wipes, baby shampoo/soap, tippy cups, bouncy chairs, push chairs/buggies, baby carriers, bottles, formula, muslin cloths, bibs.

Maternity

Clothes, bump bands, bra extenders, nursing bras, breast pads, maternity pads, manual breast pumps.

Medical supplies

Calpol, paracetamol, ibuprofen, cough medicine, antihistamine, plasters, bandages, gauze pads, antiseptic, creams for exema, thermometers. NB: We can get medical aids like crutches, wheel chairs and walking frames reconditioned.

Toys

Clean soft toys, jigsaw puzzles, leggo, dominos, picture books, crayons, felt tip pens, paints, paper, colouring books.

Personal hygiene

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary towels, 2 in 1 shampoo & conditioner, disposable razors, shaving soap, roll on deodorant, lip-salve, sun-cream, facecloths, combs, hair brushes, nail clippers, face cloths, condoms, bars of adult soap (not liquid), baby shampoo, baby soap, laundry powder (not tabs or liquid), dish washing soap, pot scrubbers, washing line, clothes pegs.

Mobile phones

Unlocked smart phones with reasonable batteries and chargers.

Camping equipment

Complete tents, tarpaulins, rucksacks/backpacks, torches.

For sleeping

Blankets, sleeping bags, baby sleeping bags, sleeping mats, Moses baskets, travel cots, air beds.

Food (long life)

Cooking oil, nuts, dried fruit, raisins, powdered milk & long-life milk, porridge, weetabix, cereal bars, sugar, bulgar wheat, rice, pasta, lentils, teas, instant soup, tomato paste, tins (fruit, chickpeas, kidney beans), peanut butter, clear honey, pouches of baby food, cartons of fruit juice, biscuits.

Bags

Rucksacks, Backpacks, Suitcases, Bags for life.

Crafts

Sewing machines, fabric, knitting needles, knitting wool.