Tips to watch out for
1 Look for a charity number on the leaflet or sack. If you are unsure that the number is valid, then this can be verified
by the Charity Commission via their website www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
or by calling them on 0845-3000-218
2 Be cautious of leaflets that just says “families in need” or similar wording.
3 If there isn’t a phone number to contact them, it might mean that they don’t want to be contacted.
4 If they only give a registered company number then this does not indicate that the collection is for Charity.
5 Collection vans should be clearly marked with the Company Logo and all collectors must carry identification.
Please challenge collectors for this information if you feel wary of the validity of the collection.
Remember, you have chosen the particular Charity you wish to support with your kind donation, and we want to make sure that your Charity receives the benefits.
1 Look for a charity number on the leaflet or sack. If you are unsure that the number is valid, then this can be verified
by the Charity Commission via their website www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
or by calling them on 0845-3000-218
2 Be cautious of leaflets that just says “families in need” or similar wording.
3 If there isn’t a phone number to contact them, it might mean that they don’t want to be contacted.
4 If they only give a registered company number then this does not indicate that the collection is for Charity.
5 Collection vans should be clearly marked with the Company Logo and all collectors must carry identification.
Please challenge collectors for this information if you feel wary of the validity of the collection.
Remember, you have chosen the particular Charity you wish to support with your kind donation, and we want to make sure that your Charity receives the benefits.
There are a lot of reputable companies, raising much needed funding for many charities by way of collecting and recycling bags of clothing. Unfortunately, there are also some fraudulent collectors who are collecting for one charity only, their own!