Donor News Archive
2009 – a record breaking year at In Kind Direct
A fantastic range of goods were donated over 2009, meaning we could redistribute a record breaking volume and value of goods to our network of over 4,000 worthy causes
Charities write back
Two of our new charity partners explain what the In Kind Direct service has meant to them so far. Read their stories and see how your donations are making a difference.
Welcome to new donors
Many thanks to first time donors Boxfresh, Line Packaging and Display and Silentnight Footwear Ltd
Schoolchildren get cooking thanks to your donations
Find out how Let’s Get Cooking clubs around the UK have benefited thanks to donations of kitchen essentials
WANTED at the warehouse
Our team at our warehouse in Telford need your help with supplies to help sort and pack the goods you donate – packing tape (branded is fine), bubble wrap, black pallet wrap, boxes, grey shelving – can you help?
The In Kind Direct Christmas wish list
Find out if your company can help spread some Christmas cheer by donating the goods our charities need over the festive period. Plus see the goods our charities always need.
Charities write back
Two of our long standing charity partners explain what the In Kind Direct service means for them. Read their stories and see how your donations are making a difference.
A warm welcome to new donors joining over the summer
Many thanks to first time donors Amazon, Wolseley and Vivid Imaginations, each bringing a fantastic variety of popular goods to our charity network.
WANTED at the warehouse
We’re in need of supplies at our warehouse in Telford to help us sort and pack the goods you donate – packing tape, bubble wrap, black pallet wrap, boxes, shelving – can you help?
5 reasons why donating product to In Kind Direct makes good business sense
There’s still never been a better time to donate goods to In Kind Direct, discover why here.
The Big Give Matched Funding Challenge 2009
In Kind Direct has been selected to benefit from The Big Give Matched Funding Challenge 2009. All funds donated to In Kind Direct between 7th and 11th of December will be doubled, helping us to do more for charities across the UK. Find out more here.
Packaging help sought!
Due to the success of our new pick to pack system we have a box shortage… read about that here.
Join The Prince’s May Day Network
In Kind Direct is part of The Prince’s May Day Network – find out why here.
First ever Donor News Poll
Take part in the new Donor News poll – answer one question addressing the burning topic of the day – make your voice heard here. It takes just a few seconds.
Protecting your brand
At In Kind Direct we treat your generous gifts with respect. Click here to find out how we monitor how your goods are used by our partners.
Charities write back
Two charities explain the benefit of In Kind Direct’s service – see how here.
May Day! M’aidez! Pallets needed!
02.04.09
In Kind Direct desperately needs more pallets. Can you assist?
Good funding start to 2009
02.04.09
Not just one, not just two but three essential grants secured – read how this will help In Kind Direct grow our impact.
Landfill Tax on the up again
02.04.09
The Landfill Tax increases by £8 a tonne from 1st April – donating to In Kind Direct can help reduce your bill.
Charities write back
02.04.09
The goods you donate might be transformed by our charities – see how here.
New pack sizes and a new warehouse for In Kind!
29.01.09
In Kind has moved to a new warehouse to enable an innovation in our service – read more here.
Updated Goods Donation Form
29.01.09
Don’t get caught out - use this updated form
Record-breaking 2008 – thanks to your generosity
29.01.09
Last year saw a record-breaking value of goods redistributed to charity partners. This was only possible due to you – see more here.
Wanted: suppliers in Asia
29.01.09
Do you have suppliers in Asia who we could contact and ask to work with us? If so, please call James on 020 7398 5566.
Join The Prince’s Charities Community
29.01.09
The Prince’s Charities group now has a website to which you can subscribe – find out how here.
Charities write back
29.01.09
Two very different charities explain what your donations mean to them.
In Kind is moving warehouse!
26.11.08
In Kind will be moving warehouse in January 2009 – read more here.
97% of charity partners would recommend In Kind
26.11.08
In Kind has conducted the first annual survey of charity partners to make sure their needs are being met. A staggering 97% would recommend In Kind to other charities. See the full story here.
BPA exhibition promotes In Kind
26.11.08
In Kind visited the BPA Baby and Child 2008 show in Birmingham NEC in October. Find out why here.
Molnlycke scrubs up for In Kind
26.11.08
An unusual situation led to a long-distance delivery. More details here.
Charities write back
26.11.08
Two very different charities explain what your donations mean to them.
Johnson & Johnson power RockCorps
30.09.08
In August In Kind teamed up with Orange RockCorps to create a new volunteer experience. See how Johnson & Johnson were crucial to the project.
Autumn clean made possible by Unilever
30.09.08
Unilever is making the autumn the cleanest possible for our charities. Find out more here.
Charities write back September 2008
30.09.08
Our charities explain how much donations mean to them
The Big Give
30.09.08
Help In Kind by using The Big Give scheme.
Christmas delivered in-kind by Corporate Express
30.07.08
Corporate Express donated in good time for Christmas 2007 helping our charities prepare...
Charities write back Summer 2008
30.07.08
News from our charities
Send an ecard and donate to In Kind
30.07.08
Send an ecard and donate to In Kind
Mothercare helps charities get ‘spruced’ up
30.07.08
Mothercare donates trees for Christmas 2008 - find out more here
New charities
04.06.08
1,000 additional charities have joined our network to start benefiting so far this year!
Charities write back Spring 2008
04.06.08
Foyle Day Care and Transaid talk about the impact of In Kind on their charities.
Get your staff involved
04.06.08
In October 2007 over 270 staff members from Pentland Brands plc ...
Vital Vitamins
04.06.08
Meldex International joined our community of donor companies recently.
Turning a negative situation to a positive
04.06.08
When The Body Shop Foundation faced the gloomy situation of discovering a large quantity of unlabeled toiletries ...
Argos drives huge charity donation
04.05.08
20,000 items of Argos stock from across the country have just been transported to Milton in Oxfordshire as the leading multi-channel retailer shows its support for In Kind...
Charities write back
04.04.08
Copplestone Busy Bees Pre-School show how they use some of the goods they have received...