Feed Editor 22 Oct 2008 09:38:11 GMT The latest news from In Kind Direct. http://www.inkinddirect.org/ In Kind Direct media@inkinddirect.org en web@inkinddirect.org http://www.inkinddirect.org/images/logotype.gif http://www.inkinddirect.org/ In Kind Direct In Kind Direct headquarters has moved. 21 Sep 2009 11:38:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/we_have_moved.asp D0C4F90F-C1E0-44AF-8E98-654BE157649 In Kind Direct attend the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale CVS volunteer week event at Burnley Bandstand 26 Jun 2009 11:48:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/cold_but_still_claret_and_blue.asp D0C4F90F-C1E0-44AF-8E98-654BE157648 In Kind Direct is offering 10 charity partners who order from 1 to 29 April the opportunity of a tour of the gardens of Highgrove, Tetbury, HRH The Prince of Wales’ home. 02 Apr 2009 11:48:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/020409.asp D0C4F90F-C1E0-44AF-8E98-654BE157647 Working with In Kind Direct has helped Dumfries Welfare Rights win their recent award from the Big Lottery "Award for All" Fund. 24 Mar 2009 19:59:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100309.asp D0C4F90F-C1E0-44AF-8E98-654BE157645 In Kind Direct has now moved to a new warehouse in Telford run by The Service Business. 10 Mar 2009 10:59:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100309.asp D0C4F90F-C1E0-44AF-8E98-654BE1574546 In Kind Direct has been awarded three-year funding of £30,000 per year from The John Ellerman Foundation towards core costs. 30 Jan 2009 15:57:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/300109.asp D0C4F90F-C1E0-44AF-8E98-654BE1574545 Dylan Jones Managing Director of Corporate Express has joined the trustee board of In Kind Direct. 18 Dec 2008 10:57:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/181208.asp D0C4F90F-C1E0-44AF-8E98-654BE87C5F6F In Kind Direct has broken all previous records redistributing over £11m worth of goods to UK charities in 2008. 10 Dec 2008 12:36:05 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/101208.asp 105F46E9-4F5D-448C-8898-1B37D9DD6497 A cocktail evening with music was held by David and Anne Feld in aid of In Kind Direct at the end of November. 21 Nov 2008 11:13:25 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/211108.asp media@inkinddirect.org 9BDA6BA0-1BDE-4772-85D0-3AE47AE68125 In Kind Direct, one of The Prince’s Charities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Truett Tate, Group Executive Director, Wholesale and International Banking, Lloyds TSB, as a trustee. 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/221008.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/221008.asp.1224668188503.1 In Kind Direct's Chief Executive Robin Boles reviews achievements in 2007 and outlines plans for 2008. 8 Oct 2008 09:54:39 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/081008.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/081008.asp.1224582875337.1 In Kind Direct has released the 2007 Annual Report. 29 Sep 2008 09:31:49 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/290908.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/290908.asp.1223458306336.1 In Kind Direct has teamed up with Orange RockCorps to create a unique volunteer experience. The project will involve 150 young people sorting and repacking some of In Kind Direct’s donated products into packs ready for use by charities. 14 Aug 2008 09:32:44 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/140808.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/140808.asp.1223458306336.27 Chris Hyman, Chairman of In Kind Direct, received the honorary award of The Prince’s National Ambassador 2008 at the Awards for Excellence dinner at the Royal Albert Hall. 23 Jul 2008 09:32:31 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/230708.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/230708.asp.1223458306336.20 In Kind Direct is proud to support the 25th celebration of the Special Needs Bowling Tournament being held at Lincoln Bowl arranged by the Learning Disabled Society at the end of July. 17 Jul 2008 09:32:56 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/170708.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/170708.asp.1223458306336.33 Stephen Howard, the new Chief Executive of Business in the Community, has become a trustee of In Kind Direct, 14 May 2008 09:32:42 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/140508.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/140508.asp.1223458306336.26 20,000 items of Argos stock from across the country have just been transported to Milton in Oxfordshire as the UK’s leading multi-channel retailer shows its support for In Kind Direct. 7 Apr 2008 09:32:25 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/070408.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/070408.asp.1223458306336.17 Charities can now join In Kind Direct for free to benefit from the goods In Kind Direct receives. 28 Mar 2008 10:32:38 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/280308.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/280308.asp.1223458306336.24 Representatives from Salton Europe, one of In Kind Direct’s donor companies, and Burnley Play Association, a charity partner, met HRH The Prince of Wales and Robin Boles, Chief Executive of In Kind Direct, at the end of February. The meeting was part of The Prince’s visit to see the work of his charities in the area. 10 Mar 2008 10:32:13 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100308.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100308.asp.1223458306336.11 To mark In Kind Direct’s 10th Anniversary, staff from Pentland Brands plc walked 10 kilometres at four different locations across the UK and raised £10,200 for the charity on 10th October (10/10). Staff from In Kind Direct acted as marshals as 273 people from Pentland Brands plc made their way around set routes in Finchley London, Nottingham, Sunderland and Blackburn. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:32:23 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/121207.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/121207.asp.1223458306336.16 Christopher Hyman, Chief Executive of Serco Group plc, has been appointed Chairman of In Kind Direct. Christopher Hyman replaces David Thomas and starts his term as chairman on Monday 2nd July 2007. 28 Jun 2007 09:32:58 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/280607.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/280607.asp.1223458306336.34 In Kind Direct appeals to businesses to give their surplus stock to UK charities. Results of a study of UK businesses released today reveal that £1.37 billion of surplus and obsolete consumer goods are currently going to waste every year when a proportion could be donated to needy causes. Mon, 14 May 2007 09:31:52 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/140507.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/140507.asp.1223458306336.2 The In Kind Direct online catalogue is now available. This new web based service gives you real time access to our full range of available goods so you can place orders any time you choose, without having to wait for the paper catalogue or phone day. Sat, 12 May 2007 09:33:09 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/120507.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/120507.asp.1223458306336.39 Setting out ambitious objectives to ensure the awareness and effectiveness of in-kind giving is maximised in this landmark year, In Kind Direct calls on businesses, charities and funders to help achieve them. Fri, 11 May 2007 09:32:14 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/110507.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/110507.asp.1223458306336.12 In Kind Direct assembled a host of influential business leaders to attend a working lunch with HRH The Prince of Wales looking at how business can become further involved with in-kind giving. Thu, 10 May 2007 09:32:18 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100507.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100507.asp.1223458306336.14 To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of In Kind Direct, Pentland is organising a 10km sponsored walk with the aim of raising at least £10k. Wed, 09 May 2007 09:32:07 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/090507.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/090507.asp.1223458306336.8 In 2005 we helped 950 UK voluntary organisations working at home and abroad and through them, touched the lives of over a million people. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:32:20 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/181006.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/181006.asp.1223458306336.15 Following its sponsorship of this year’s UK Pinball Show, the event organisers have donated £1050 to charity In Kind Direct. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:32:46 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/171006.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/171006.asp.1223458306336.28 The first national award for in-kind giving was last night presented to P&G UK by HRH The Prince of Wales, the founder of charity In Kind Direct. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:32:02 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/130706.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/130706.asp.1223458306336.6 In Kind Direct, the charity founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to distribute goods from industry to good causes, is coordinating a UK in-kind response to the recent disaster on the Indonesian island of Java. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 09:32:04 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/070606.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/070606.asp.1223458306336.7 The all singing, action packed, flipping fun machines return to Villa Park. In Kind Direct has been chosen as the benefiting charity for the Nokia sponsored 2nd Annual UK Pinball Show which takes place at Villa Park, Birmingham on 22 and 23 July. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:32:11 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/220306.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/220306.asp.1223458306336.10 Spring clean your stationery cupboard, collect all your unwanted paper, pens, files and other stationery products and take part in the first ever Office Supplies Stationery Amnesty. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:32:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/160306.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/160306.asp.1223458306336.5 Hull’s National Gulf Veterans and Families Association (NGVFA) has recently benefited from the special relationship between multi-channel retailer Argos and the charity In Kind Direct. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:32:36 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/130306.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/130306.asp.1223458306336.23 The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is supporting in Kind Direct’s introduction of a new lower annual registration fee of £50 for all charities, whatever their income and location, through a £150,000 grant over three years from its Fifth Fund. This applies to charities not otherwise eligible for subsidised registration fees. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 10:32:09 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/010306.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/010306.asp.1223458306336.9 Play will soon become even more fun for thousands of needy children thanks to a large donation from Manhattan Toy to In Kind Direct. The distinctive soft toys that inspire creative play will be offered to some 800 UK based voluntary organisations, including many children’s charities, through In Kind Direct’s monthly catalogue. Wed, 15 Feb 2006 10:31:57 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/150206.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/150206.asp.1223458306336.4 Download Goods News here Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:32:32 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/270106.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/270106.asp.1223458306336.21 The 20 companies which so far this year have given the most goods in-kind to the community via the charity In Kind Direct were unveiled at November’s CBI Conference. Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:33:14 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111205.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111205.asp.1223458306336.41 Vogon International, the data recovery and computer forensics company based in Bicester, has found good use for some marketing goods that were surplus to requirements. Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:32:17 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/141105.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/141105.asp.1223458306336.13 In Kind Direct, the charity founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to distribute goods from industry to good causes, is coordinating a UK in-kind response to the earthquake disaster in south Asia. Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:32:41 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/281005.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/281005.asp.1223458306336.25 The sparkle’s back in silver for Alex Bernard whose pair of Ikebana Bean vases was snapped up by a City high flyer at last week’s Goldsmiths’ Fair. Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:33:18 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111005.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111005.asp.1223458306336.43 DHL Freight & Contract Logistics has been chosen as In Kind Direct's logistics partner to provide warehousing and delivery services. Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:32:27 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/190905.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/190905.asp.1223458306336.18 If you’re based near Cambridge, Kingston, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Southampton or York… …and your group uses toys, toiletries, games and clothes, you might like to know that RDI matches are available with your local Disney Store. Thu, 11 Aug 2005 09:33:24 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/110805.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/110805.asp.1223458306336.46 Any company, large or small, which contributes to the community by donating goods to In Kind Direct is invited to take part in this year’s PerCent Standard. The closing date for submissions is Friday 30 September and information provided will form the basis of ‘The Giving List’ to be published by The Guardian on Monday 28 November to coincide with the CBI Conference. Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:33:00 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100805.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100805.asp.1223458306336.35 Help not one but hundreds of good causes by giving in-kind during Giving Week. That’s the message from In Kind Direct. The week, led by CAF (Charities Aid Foundation), runs from 17 – 23 October 2005 and aims to raise the profile of charitable giving across the UK. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 09:33:11 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/090805.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/090805.asp.1223458306336.40 Charities and community groups in the west of Scotland can now save thousands of pounds thanks to a pioneering new initiative between Kibble Education and Care Centre and the charities In Kind Direct and Green-Works. Sat, 16 Jul 2005 09:32:53 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/160705.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/160705.asp.1223458306336.31 New products worth £9 million were diverted from landfill last year and distributed instead to hundreds of UK charities working at home and abroad, according to In Kind Direct’s Annual Impact Review 2004 published today, which reports a 50% increase in in-kind giving over the previous year. Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:33:07 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/120705.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/120705.asp.1223458306336.38 Business in the Community (also one of ‘The Prince’s Charities’) is promoting the benefits of Payroll Giving and a grants programme which offers any employer with under 500 staff a cash incentive of up to £500 to set up a Payroll Giving Scheme. Mon, 27 Jun 2005 09:32:29 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/270605.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/270605.asp.1223458306336.19 It’s our summer warehouse clearance time and your chance to pick up some great bargains. Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:32:50 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/170605.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/170605.asp.1223458306336.30 Turn surplus into a plus for the environment and good causes, is the World Environment Day (5 June) message to companies from In Kind Direct. Wed, 01 Jun 2005 09:33:04 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/010605.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/010605.asp.1223458306336.37 Planning a fundraising fashion show or staging a play this summer? In Kind Direct’s colourful fabric flowers could bring your production just the colour it needs. Tue, 31 May 2005 09:32:54 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/310505.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/310505.asp.1223458306336.32 In Kind Direct is turning detective to find our more about an unusual donation of thousands of vintage millinery flowers.The collection, which includes roses, rhododendrons, poppies, pansies and many more varieties, is attracting interest from milliners, museums, fashion schools and collectors. Tue, 08 Mar 2005 10:33:26 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/080305.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/080305.asp.1223458306336.47 The Caravaggio exhibition at The National Gallery is the must-do of the moment and thanks to In Kind Direct, an “original” Caravaggio is very much a can-have. Thu, 03 Mar 2005 10:33:28 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/030305.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/030305.asp.1223458306336.48 In Kind Direct is coordinating a UK in-kind response to the tsunami disaster by providing a link between companies and charities working in south east Asia. Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:33:02 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100105.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/100105.asp.1223458306336.36 The growth of gifts in kind was the most noticeable change in the The Giving List 2004 published by The Guardian in November. The league table of FTSE100 companies showed a rise in value of £45.9 million over 2003 taking the 2004 combined figure for gifts in kind to £135.7m. Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:33:16 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111104.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111104.asp.1223458306336.42 A new campaign by In Kind Direct, and backed by Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland, will help Scottish voluntary sector organisations working with vulnerable children affected by drug misuse benefit from surplus goods and equipment. Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:33:20 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111004.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/111004.asp.1223458306336.44 Spring clean your storerooms and studios and give all those redundant press samples, competition prizes and products left over from photo shoots to good causes. That’s the message of the charity In Kind Direct’s new campaign targeted at PR and marketing consultancies and ad agencies. Wed, 08 Sep 2004 09:33:22 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/080904.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/080904.asp.1223458306336.45 Last year more than £6 million worth of manufacturers’ and retailers’ new surplus goods were diverted from landfill and distributed to good causes all over the UK by the charity In Kind Direct, according to its newly published 2003 Annual Review. Tue, 03 Aug 2004 09:31:55 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/030804.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/030804.asp.1223458306336.3 In Kind Direct, the charity founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to co-ordinate UK-wide in-kind giving, announces the appointment of David Thomas CBE, who this week stands down as chief executive of Whitbread plc, as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:32:34 GMT http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/220604.asp http://www.inkinddirect.org/news/220604.asp.1223458306336.22