Byronswell solution for unwanted clothes
19 October 2011 09:22:00
The average piece of clothing is disposed after less than a third of its useful life. Usually, old clothes and shoes end up in a landfill. This is the worst possible solution. By contrast, giving unwanted clothes a second chance, Byronswell helps terminally and seriously ill children in the UK and poor families in Eastern Europe and Africa. Moreover, environmental damage is reduced and people gain the satisfaction to have done something useful.
What we can collect?
19 October 2011 09:18:00
Here is a summary of what is collected by Byronswell:
| Bag Collections | Textile Banks | No Thank You |
| wearable clothingpaired shoestowelssheetsblanketscurtainsjewellerycosmeticsbric a brachousehold itemstoysvideos, cd's and dvd's | wearable clothingbelts, hats and handbagspaired shoestowelssheetsblanketscurtains | soiled itemscarpetsrugselectrical goodsglassmetalpaper rubbishliquids |
How to support Byronswell charity
19 October 2011 09:13:00
Donors across the UK are asked to donate unwanted clothes, shoes and household items using the official collection bags delivered by Byronswell. Those who want to actively support Byronswell can also organise one-off collections in their councils, schools or churches.
If there is a need, Byronswell will provide local communities with collection banks to facilitate their donations of clothing and shoes. Byronswell operates a special protection scheme to safeguard the donated goods from theft and so-called bogus collectors. All such incidents are immediately reported to the police. Besides, members of the public can use a helpline or the company’s website to directly contact Byronswell.
The company itself does not work in a legal vacuum, since people or organisations collecting money or goods for charitable purposes are legally bound to provide accounts showing the amount of money they have raised and passed to charities.
The code of best practice
19 October 2011 09:06:00
Byronswell Code of Best PracticeHere are some of the key points from the Code of Best Practice:-Monthly data reporting to the charityRegular meetings and reports to review progress and any problemsTraining and feedback sessions for the Byronswell teamID cards for all drivers and collectorsCharity's logo and registration number on all vansFull information on our websiteA link on the Byronswell website to www.dctc.org.uk
Byronswell partnership with Dreams Come True in textile recycling
19 October 2011 09:04:00
Byronswell is pleased to announce the launch of a new recycling initiative with the goal of building charitable donations from the recycling of textiles and other household items to at least £200,000 pa and that Dreams Come True is to be their exclusive charity.
Byronswell has previously trialled this concept and has also recently carried out extensive research. As a result, Byronswell has decided to increase business, starting in the South of England during the early months of 2011.
Read more on DCT official website: Byronswell partnership with Dreams Come True
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