How you can help by donating pre-loved clothing and essential items
For those on the street, products that we take for granted are often hard to come by or beyond their means. Pre-loved winter clothing and daily essentials such as sanitary products and nutritious food make a huge difference not only to physical health but to wellbeing and dignity too.
Donating essential items such as pre-loved Winter clothing, toiletries and food that’s easy to eat is a simple way to directly support those in need – and you can be sure that what you give goes straight to those in need.
Thanks to the help of our sponsor Smiths News, you can drop items off at any of the following locations:
Simply report to reception and let the relevant colleague know. Please see our full list of items below.
Hemel
Smiths News depot, 3 Swallowdale Lane, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7EU
Site Contact:
Amanda Harris – PIO Champion
Kelly Carey – PIO Champion
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.00 – 4.00
Birmingham
Smiths News depot, Elmdon Trading Estate, Bickenhil Lane, Marston Green, Birmingham B37 7HE
Site Contact:
Rob Cottle – PIO Champion
Chris Shuttleworth – General Manager
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.00 – 4.00
Newport
Smiths News depot, Unit 3a Celtic Way, Celtic Lakes, Newport NP10 8BE
Site Contact:
Chris Benger – PIO Champion
Eddie Carey – PIO Champion
Ian Griffin – Manager
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.00 – 4.00
Nottingham
Smiths News depot, Brailsford Way, Chilwell Retail Park, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6DH
Site Contact:
Mandy McCormack
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.00 – 4.00
Stockport
Smiths News depot, Morrfield House, Lingard Lane, Bredbury Park Industrial Estate, Stockport SK6 2QT
Site Contact:
Tony McCall – Ops Manager
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.00 – 12.30
Langley
London Travel News Head office, Units C, Axis Park, Hurricane Way, Sutton Lane, Langley, SL3 8AG
Site Contact:
Esther O’Brien – PIO Champion
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.00 – 12.30
Swindon
Smiths News Head office, Rowan House, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8UH
Site Contact:
Nicola Black – PIO Champion
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.30 – 4.00
Worcester
Smiths News depot, Blockhouse Close, Worcester, WR1 2BT
Site Contact:
Rachael Stewart-Davies – PIO Champion
Luke Simons – PIO Champion
Drop off times:
Mon-Fri 8.30 – 4.00


The key items we need are:
Pre-loved Winter clothing
- Jumpers
- Jeans
- Jogging bottoms
- Trainers
- Boots
- Rucksacks
- Gloves, hats & scarves
- Socks
- Blankets (not duvets)
- Sleeping bags
Essential items:
- Roll on deodorants
- Hand sanitiser
- Miniature shower gels, shampoos, conditioners & body lotions
- Baby wipes
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Feminine care products
- Jelly sweets
- Chocolate bars
- Nutritional bars
- Water
- Energy drinks
Please ensure that items are clean and wearable and are packaged in a suitable bag – bin liner or equivalent is ideal.
If you are unsure how you can help, please visit our Amazon wish list.