Tag: In Kind Direct

Latest data from charity In Kind Direct has revealed that 1 in 4 UK households with children are living in hygiene poverty, that’s 2.2m families who are facing impossible decisions to eat, heat or keep clean everyday. It’s our shared mission to ensure families can access the products they need to keep clean and well.  That’s why In Kind Direct are continuing to grow the campaign with longstanding partners Tesco, Unilever, Essity, Haleon, Kimberly Clark, Edgewell and P&G to support more families who are having to go without. The impact…

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91% of charitable organisations report people struggling with basic essentials this winter, claims charity In Kind Direct, which was founded by King Charles and supports over 500,000 people each week.  As the UK braces for another challenging winter, research from charity In Kind Direct reveals that an overwhelming 91% of charitable organisations in their network report that people they support will struggle to afford basic essentials this winter, with 87% specifically highlighting that people will struggle to afford energy costs to stay warm.  Charity In Kind Direct has launched their “Warmth…

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The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ has officially recognised charity In Kind Direct within the top 60 among the 330 ranked organisations. The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ List features employers whose employees have affirmed their commitment to inclusivity and equity for all. In Kind Direct is committed to championing gender equality across its organisation by creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of gender, can flourish. In Kind Direct is a UK charity founded over 25 years ago by HM King Charles III. It distributes essential products…

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The Wash Bags Project has recently relaunched and welcomed charity In Kind Direct as the trusted fulfilment and delivery partner, working with Boots who provide the personal care items and wash bags.  Since the partnership began, with the help of volunteers from logistics partner TTS, In Kind Direct have been able to distribute nearly 5,000 washbags to 58 SARCs across the UK, helping thousands of service users feel clean and cared for, following their visit. The scheme was initially set up by Her Majesty The Queen over 10 years ago…

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In Kind Direct were honoured to attend the reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace recently to recognise those who support survivors of sexual assault and to mark the relaunch of the Wash Bags project. Caring for people who are at their most vulnerable is at the heart of the Wash Bags Project. Each bag contains personal care items donated by Boots, such as shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste and a toothbrush providing a small gesture of comfort during a highly distressing time for people using the service.  …

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