Tag: In Kind Direct

92% of children have changed their playing habits as a result of the pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

As restrictions lift, getting back to ‘normal’ is simply out of reach for many families and children, who are lacking the funds and resources to reconnect with friends and family, play sport, visit attractions and play outdoors. At the same time, Oxford Brooks University research highlighted that lockdown restrictions have had a detrimental impact on children in particular, as reduced play and more sedentary behaviour has the potential to damage their long-term development. In response, In Kind Direct, the UK charity that distributes large scale donations of products to charitable organisations,…

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In Kind Direct distribute essential items to unite communities and bring people together

Stuart Mitchell

Community spaces provide a central pillar for many groups, and since many of them had their doors closed for the most part of the last year, individuals have missed out on gathering in clean, safe and warm hubs for face-to-face contact and physical interaction.  61% of UK charities within In Kind Direct’s network reported that tackling mental health issues exacerbated by the isolation and loneliness caused by the pandemic is an urgent priority in the coming months. To help communities reunite and to encourage social interaction and connection, In Kind…

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In Kind Direct teams up with Primark to provide over 20,000 coats to disadvantaged children in communities across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

In Kind Direct has announced that in collaboration with Primark, over 20,000 children’s coats will be distributed via its network to local charities around the country reaching some of the most underprivileged children across the UK. Lockdown has been a challenging time, especially for families who remain in hardship, leaving essentials such as warm clothing out of reach. As 84%* of charitable organisations within In Kind Direct’s network report an increase in demand for their services to supply essentials to UK families. Warm children’s coats will be distributed via their charity…

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60% more people are now dependent on essential charity donations

Stuart Mitchell

In Kind Direct launches the #commUNITY campaign as a rallying cry in the country’s third and hardest lockdown. Its network of thousands of charitable organisations reported an 84% continued and increasing demand for their services that will deliver a continuous supply of family essentials around the UK. And all this, at a time when 62% of these organisations also reported their income to be down.  Charities, community groups, food banks, and schools are needed more than ever. Since the summer, they are now supporting 60% more people to access essentials every week. Families are…

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Product Giving Alliance launched as charities urge businesses to donate goods and services to help people in need during the coronavirus crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Four charities, Charity Digital, FareShare, In Kind Direct and International Health Partners, have joined together to launch the Product Giving Alliance. In the last year alone, the charities estimate, together, the value of goods and services they provided to charities supporting vulnerable people was worth more than £59m. The alliance is now calling on British businesses to make donating goods and services a key part of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In-kind gifts and donations of food, medical supplies, hygiene and cleaning products, software and specialist support have never…

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