Mortal Appeal, one of the UK’s fastest growing philanthropic aid charities has launched its periodic ‘ Wrap Up ’ downtime fleece donation crusade, running from 23rd October – to 12th November this time.
Now in its eighth time, ‘ Wrap Up ’ is a call to action for those around the country who can contribute downtime fleeces that they no longer need. Donations will be distributed among the UK’s most vulnerable communities, including women and children in harbors, the homeless and deportees to help keep them warm this downtime.
Last time, a aggregate of 9,500 warm particulars were bestowed across the country, with donations including warm minidresses in recognition of the cost- of- living extremity and increased demand as vulnerable communities around the nation reduced their heating bills. This was a massive35.7 further than the target number of particulars – a tremendous result.
This time, mortal Appeal are hoping for another record ‘ Wrap Up ’ time, with the end of reaching a aggregate of 7,000 fleece donations and 3,000 warm downtime particulars. The appeal is also accepting warm minidresses again as the cost- of- living extremity continues to impact people around the country.
As well as fleece donations, members of the British public are also suitable to contribute£ 10 to mortal Appeal to give the vulnerable with a downtime rudiments tackle, including thermal headdresses, scarves, gloves and robes.
Wrap Up is supported by auto reimbursement company Enterprise, who are offering up their line of vans to transport bestowed fleeces, as well as furnishing fresh drop off venues in some sharing metropolises. Another periodic guarantor of the crusade is SafeStore, who make their venues available as flexible collection points for bestowed particulars. Coats can be bestowed in bags at the ensuing locales and an online donation for£ 10 can be made then, in lieu of warm apparel to contribute.
Ahmed Osman, UK Programmes Officer at Human Appeal, comments ‘ This periodic collection of warm apparel is always one of the highlights of mortal Appeal’s work around the UK. Time after time we've seen firsthand how donation provides a warm gleam to the vulnerable people who admit the particulars. The cost- of- living extremity is affecting people throughout the country and this time the call for donations is more critical than ever – we're thankful to people for whatever they can give whether fleeces or online donations, and extend our thanks to Safestore and Enterprise for supporting this important demanded crusade for yet another time. ’
LONDON
• mortal Appeal Whitechapel, 123 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT, Monday and Friday 10am- 6 pm
• mortal Appeal Baker Street, 57 Park Road, London, NW1 6XU, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 6 pm
BIRMINGHAM
• Birmingham New Street Station, StationSt., B2 4QA – Monday 23 October and Tuesday 24th October, 8 am-11 am
• Safestore Central- Miller Street, Newtown, B6 4JX, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Middleway- Highgate Trading Estate 50 Highgate Middleway, B12 0DG, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Edgbaston Community Centre, 40 Woodview Dr, B15 2HU, Monday – Thursday 10am- 4 pm
• Tesco Hockley, Camden St, Hockley, B18 7BH, Monday – Saturday 6 am – 12 am, Sunday 11am- 5 pm
GLASGOW
• Safestore Central- 9 Canal St, Glasgow, G4 0AD, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Southside – Blazes, 588 Lawmoor Street, G5 0TY, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Rutherglen – Rutherglen Retail Park, Dalmarnock Rd, Rutherglen, G73 1AE, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Hijama Wala – 31 Portman St, Glasgow, G41 1EJ – Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Saturday, 9am- 8 pm
• Townhead Village Hall – 60 St Mungo Ave, Glasgow, G4 0PL, Monday – Friday9.30am-6.30 pm, Saturday & Sunday10.30am-2.30 pm
LEICESTER • Safestore, 1 colonist Cl, Abbey Ln, Leicester, LE4 5QY, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm • Peace Centre, Thurncourt Rd, LE5 2NG, Open during prayer times only, please find prayer time at https//peacecentre.org.uk/
• The City Retreat, 74 Church Gate, Leicester, LE1 4AL, Mondays & Wednesdays only 2pm- 6 pm
• Enterprise South, 29 Lutterworth Rd, Aylestone, Leicester, LE2 8PH, Monday- Friday 8am- 5 pm, Saturday 9am- 2 pm
• Enterprise Central, 248 Loughborough Rd, Belgrave, Leicester, LE4 5LG, Monday- Friday 8am- 5 pm, Saturday 9am- 4 pm, Sunday 10am- 1 pm
Lesser) MANCHESTER
• Piccadilly Station Approach, M60 7RA- 23 October and 24 October 8am- 11 am
• Safestore Stockport Bryant- 61- 63 Wellington Rd N, Stockport, SK4 1HS, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Old Trafford, 34 Brindley Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Altrincham, 1- 2 Atlantic St, Broadheath, Altrincham, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Oldham, 189 Manchester Rd, Oldham, OL8 4PS, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Cheetham Hill, 202- 208 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
LUTON
• Discover Islam, 37C Upper George St, Luton, LU1 2RD, Monday- Thursday 10am- 4 pm
• Safestore Unit 12, Cosgrove Way, Luton, LU1 1XL, Monday – Wednesday, Friday- Saturday 8am- 6 pm, Thursdays 8am- 8 pm, Sunday 10am- 4 pm
DERBY
• Smart MOT( Drive-thru donation), London Rd, Derby, DE24 8UP, Monday- Sunday8.30am-5.30 pm
• Pakistan Community Centre, 103 Harrington St, Pear Tree, DE23 8 PB, Monday- Friday 12pm- 4 pm
• Enterprise Pride Park, Monday- Friday 8am- 5 pm, Saturday 9am- 4 pm, Sunday 10am- 1 pm
• Enterprise North, Mansfield Rd, Derby, Monday- Friday 8am- 5 pm, Saturday 9am- 12 pm
