In April, we saw a 120% increase in orders from our network and supported over 1,400 charity partners. As we continue to face an unprecedented demand for life’s essentials, we remain hugely grateful to the donor companies offering their incredible support during the current crisis.
Our committed warehouse team worked tirelessly to get orders despatched. Over 2,500 orders were distributed across the UK in April alone, meaning In Kind Direct supported almost 1,200 charities, food banks and community groups with essential supplies.
We are determined to help the 4,000 charities relying on us to secure the goods they need to deliver their work in disadvantaged communities across the UK.
CEO Rosanne Gray writes “Getting out of bed with rain lashing against the window on a wet Glasgow Saturday morning was always a challenge….”
The shift in public opinion on key issues such as waste reduction, transparent supply chains and the circular economy is driving new consumer trends.
ReBOUND: Returns Revolution Conference Former CEO Robin Boles, LVO, speaks at the Returns Revolution ReBound Conference at London’s Skyloft on 2nd October 2018 For those of you who don’t know us, In Kind Direct is a charity founded in 1996 by HRH The Prince of Wales. We make surplus consumer goods donated by manufacturers and […]
NEW REPORT: Parents and Primary School teachers across the UK are reporting Hygiene Poverty amongst children on a vast scale STUDY SHOWS TEACHERS STEPPING IN TO HELP PRIMARY PUPILS AS PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH HYGIENE POVERTY A study of both parents and primary school teachers released today reveals teachers are stepping in and providing soap, shampoo […]
The impact product giving can make on communities 08/05/2018 In Kind Direct has worked to ensure that everyone has access to life’s essentials and that no usable product goes to waste since 1996. Over the last 22 years, we’ve seen demand for our service increase month on month, with an average of 100 new charities […]
Donor survey highlights 01/05/2018 Thank you to everyone who completed our survey earlier this year. We learned a lot – here are a few of the highlights: The most commonly donated stocks are overstocks or end of lines, donated by 97% of our donors. 40% donate end of promo stock, 1/3 donate products with damaged […]
Thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, In Kind Direct receives £48,450 funding to support charities in its network for the second year running. 16/04/2018 In Kind Direct, a charity founded 21 years ago by HRH The Prince of Wales to distribute corporate product donations to UK charities, has received £48,450 funding for the second […]
