Toiletries Amnesty is a a charitable organisation working to end hygiene poverty, which helped an estimated 250,000 people last year by connecting charities and community groups to local people with unwanted toiletries and cosmetics.
We have recently added categories for face masks, as we know not everyone can afford the face coverings required to access shops, cafes and public transport.
How it works
Toiletries Amnesty is
a free to use directory, where each
organisation can list the items they need, and specify whether they accept
partly-used or opened products. You can amend your listing at any time – for
example, to change your opening hours, the items you need, or the best place to
drop off donations.
There are currently
more than 200 organisations in the directory, including homeless shelters,
refuges, food banks, hospices, refugee organisations, and NHS trusts.
The public can search
the directory for local causes that will take their excess toiletries,
cosmetics and hygiene products. This also makes them more aware of local causes
and more involved in their community.
Why it’s different
Unlike other hygiene
bank schemes, Toiletries Amnesty does not collect the goods as a middle man
(for example, storing them in a warehouse); instead, you receive the goods
straight away.
People are not asked
buy new products just to donate; the idea is to be eco-friendly, responsible
consumers, by passing on unwanted products that would otherwise go to waste.
Toiletry and beauty brands can also donate their surplus products.
Like many of the
organisations you support, Toiletries Amnesty is currently running a crowdfunding campaign to help fund its
services, expand its team and continually improve the website.
If you have any questions about how Toiletries Amnesty works, or you need further information, please see the website (toiletriesamnesty.org) or email info@toiletriesamnesty.org
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