COVID-19 presents us with one of the greatest challenges we have seen during our lifetimes.
During this difficult time we remain committed to supporting people in crisis by providing our service in the time of their greatest need.
We cannot do this alone – at this critical time we need UK businesses to help us by donating surplus stock of clothing, food items, toiletries, cleaning and household products so the most vulnerable people in our communities can stay well and safe.
Latest updates:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are operating as normal, within current government guidelines. If you wish to contact Giving World please do so by email: info@givingworld.org.uk
COVID-19 Urgent Appeal
Donate your surplus stock urgently to support communities in need and those in self-isolation.
COVID-19: How we are helping
We are overwhelmed with requests for goods to support people in isolation, those facing extreme hardship, and ‘shielded’ individuals across the UK. Read more…
Our Theory of Change:
Leverage the power of surplus goods
Every year UK businesses produce £2billion worth* of surplus goods (*University of Leicester). Surplus is the natural cycle of business but what we do with it can and does make a difference, helping the most vulnerable people to significantly improve their life chances. Read how…
Inspire community action
We collaborate with a trusted network of businesses and charitable distribution partners who reach the most vulnerable people with the surplus goods from businesses, including packaged food, warm winter clothing, toiletries toys, books, cleaning materials and other household products.
Fulfil essential needs
It is impossible to overstate the impact the goods have for beneficiaries. Powerful stories of making low incomes stretch; preventing debt and high risk loans by providing household essentials like nappies and cleaning products; preventing social isolation with new clothes and shampoo.
Transform lives
“Because of trauma as a child I turned to drugs. So I didn’t feel that pain I used drugs to numb it. I became homeless because of the addiction… Without the new warm clothing and hygiene products I’d still be sitting in the muck… I love life right now, I love life. I’m not homeless anymore. I’m giving back…”
Our Impact in 2019:
1,109,615
products distributed
356,594
people helped
6,853
tonnes of CO2e emissions saved from landfill
Watch the video and hear about the benefits of donating surplus products.
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