We donate to Whitechapel Mission

The Whitechapel Mission has been serving the homeless and marginalised for 140 years – including a day centre, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs.

Whitechapel regular updates what would be most useful on their website https://whitechapel.org.uk/

Anything donated to the Whitechapel Mission will be given directly to people who are homeless.

Moist needed items:  https://whitechapel.org.uk/donate/inkind

Examples of items donated:

• Clothing - Clean, new and gently used clothing of all types is helpful. Large sizes are especially helpful. We are always in need of new underwear/t-shirts and socks, new and gently used jeans and shoes, and professional clothing for those looking for work or re-entering the workforce. In the winter, we are especially in need of warm outerwear: coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves.
• Toiletries - new razors, toothbrushes, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, hand cream, shampoo. Many of our community members will come though our doors each morning looking to have a wash, clean their teeth and a shave. More than 75 people a day will want to have a shower and choose clean clothing.
• Linens - We are always in need of bath towels, hand towels, face cloths, twin-size sheets and blankets, and sleeping bags.

The dates for collection will be posted in advance on our Future Programme.

In the past Rotarians made up Hygiene Kits:  

• Soap
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Razors
• Shaving Cream
• Underwear (all sizes)
• Socks (white and black)
• Hats
• Gloves
• Individually wrapped, healthy snack