Help for Ukraine - Get rid of and donate

[weloveboo]

URGENT SIREN!!

Get Rid of and Donate

@Getridoffit are collecting donations on Sunday 6th March from 1:30pm to help our friends in Ukraine drop off locations

@NakedHare_Group

or

@StFaithsCentre

items wanted warm clothing, batteries, torches, waterproof items and outdoor survival items text 07944102112 for a code

[tomszekeres]

It's a really kind impulse, but as has been said elsewhere, it's nearly always better to send cash.

This is good information from the Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/donate/donation-questions/emergency-appeals#Cash :

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Why cash donations are better than goods

Cash donations are the quickest, safest and most direct way to help people and to support the work of the Red Cross in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

Many people want to donate blankets and food when disaster strikes. But giving money is the best thing you can do.

In most cases, donating items doesn't help those affected by disaster. At worst, it can slow down our ability to save lives.

Transport costs are high for donated goods

Donated items need to be sorted, cleaned and transported.

Delivering these items means we spend more on our relief efforts. This leaves less money to help those in crisis.

Cash donations mean we can give help fast

Cash can be instantly transferred to areas where it?s needed. It can be used to buy whatever those affected by disaster need most.

This helps to rebuild communities. We can support nearby markets and traders.

In overseas emergencies, cash donations also allow us to be sensitive to local traditions and culture.

We get better value for money when we buy goods locally

When disaster strikes, we buy and source goods locally. This supports local businesses through difficult times - and it?s also more cost-effective.

On average, it costs four times more to source and buy goods here in the UK and send them overseas than it does to buy the same items locally.

Donated goods can block aid

Disaster areas are hard to reach if roads and bridges are damaged.

It?s vital that emergency teams can reach the people who need them. Roads should not be blocked by trucks carrying donations.

[Pugwash]

On TV news tonight - many organisations are closing their doors as cannot take anymore clothing etc donations. People are advised to donate money to the Red Cross and other official charities.

[Ladygooner]

Marks and Spencer have the option to add ?1 donation to Unicef for Ukraine onto your bill at check out which is an easy way to donate each time you shop