A charity’s drive to ensure as many people as possible have the right winter clothing will be boosted by a drop-off donation point at a self storage facility in Rutherglen.
Human Appeal, one of the UK’s fastest growing charities, has launched its ninth national annual Wrap Up winter clothing donation campaign across seven cities.
The warm coat and clothing drive runs from October 21 to November 11 and calls for those who are able to donate winter clothing they no longer need.
In partnership with Hands on London and Safestore, donations will be distributed among the UK’s most vulnerable communities to help them keep warm this winter, including those experiencing homelessness, women and children in shelters, and refugees.
The Living Standards report from The Resolution Foundation has found that absolute poverty levels are expected to rise this year, driving an additional 800,000 into poverty with child poverty continuously increasing.
Due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, alongside coat donations Human Appeal are calling on the public to donate other winter items this year, such as hats, jumpers, scarves and gloves.
Last year, over 12,000 items of winter clothing were donated and this year Human Appeal are hoping for their biggest Wrap Up yet, with the goal of reaching 15,000 donations.
Donations to the Wrap Up campaign have never been more vital for those in need and people in Rutherglen and surrounding areas can help by donating at the drop-off point at Safestore, Rutherglen Retail Park, Dalmarnock Road, G73 1AE.
It’s open Monday to Wednesday between 8am and 6pm, Thursday from 8am to 8pm, Friday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Zaheer Khan, Director of Fundraising at Human Appeal, said: “Wrap Up is one of our biggest campaigns of the year in the UK, and we’d like to extend our gratitude to our partners Hands On London and Safestore for storing and distributing donations.
“Every year, we ask the public to donate their unwanted winter clothing to a worthy cause. This year, our efforts are amplified by the ongoing cost of living crisis, which we expect to increase demand for winter clothing.
“At Human Appeal, we ask anyone with spare winter clothing to donate to someone in need this winter.”
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