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- A council has advised people against using doorstep charity collection bags and to donate unwanted clothes directly to charity shops. Trafford Council in Greater Manchester issued the warning after reports of bogus charities issuing sacks and incidents of genuine bags being stolen.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-12473784
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Nov 28, 2023 · Charity fraud is when scammers impersonate well-known charities or pretend to be fundraising for a charitable cause. They do this by creating fake websites, sending phishing emails or making social media accounts which all ask for money.
May 17, 2019 · If they are the genuine bags, there are scammers who create bags and aren't the real charity. Would it be possible for you to drop directly to the charity, they make much more money that way. https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/12/13/how-spot-bogus-charity-bag-collection/.
Want to donate your pre-loved clothes but unsure whether the bag through your door is genuine? Read our 4 tips for spotting bogus charity collections. You get home to find a plastic bag asking for charitable donations on your door mat.
When might a collection for charity actually be a scam? Your constituents may often be asked to donate cash or goods on the doorstep, whether answering the door to someone with a collecting...
- Are Charity Bags For Clothes Recycling Legitimate?
- How Often Are Collections?
- What If I Need More Than 1 Bag?
- What Can I Put in My Breast Cancer Collection Bag?
- My Bags Were Not Collected
- Are Your Licensed to Collect in My area?
- Who Are The Recycling Clothes Company?
- Is Against Breast Cancer A Real Charity?
- Who Do I Contact If I Have Any Questions?
It is so important you know the bag you have received is genuine. Collection bags should clearly display the logos of both the charity and the company undertaking the collection. The charity name must not be given greater prominence than the company undertaking the collection. Against Breast Cancer’s collection bags comply with these regulations an...
Our collection teams work for Recycling Clothes company Ltd (RCC), the teams each cover a large area and may visit you more than once, usually 4-6 weeks apart. On the back of the bag, you will find the day that the collection is due. This is usually in two working days’ time. We are more than happy for you to contact us on the day of your collectio...
You can use any bag and as many of them as you like, as long as they are marked ‘AGAINST BREAST CANCER RECYCLING’ our drivers are authorised to take them.
We don’t just recycle clothes. We can also collect bed linen, pairs of shoes, handbags, perfumes, physical media such as CDs and DVDs, and even toys. We cannot collect bric-a-brac, books, duvets, furniture and electricals. If you want to donate your old bras, please look online at our bra recycling scheme. If you wish to make a donation, please lea...
Unfortunately drivers sometimes miss bags. If this has happened to you, we are sorry. Please contact us, we will be able to advise you when the collectors are back in your area.
Recycling collections are licensed by local authorities, Against Breast Cancer holds a national exemption certificatewhich allows RCC to carry out collections nationwide – although this depends on the availability of teams in each area. RCC do not currently cover everywhere in the UK, but we can check when a team is in your area.
Recycling Clothes Company (RCC) are our commercial partners. They manage the clothing collections on our behalf and provide all staff and transportation. No running costs of this scheme are incurred by Against Breast Cancer. RCC also manage our popular bra recycling scheme.
Yes. For over 30 years Against Breast Cancer have been raising funds for our research into secondary spread which is the main cause of breast cancer related deaths. We fund research projects taking place at some of the UK’s most respected academic institutions. We are registered in England and Wales; these details are displayed on the bag and at th...
If you have any questions about collections, or are worried that the bag you have received is not genuine, you can call the helpline which is managed by our partners Recycling Clothes Company, on 01293 612515, or email info@recyclingclothescompanyltd.co.uk. If you have any other questions about our doorstep clothes recycling scheme or you would lik...
Dec 9, 2020 · Two charities have breached the Code of Fundraising Practice over complaints about charity bags collections, the Fundraising Regulator has found. The regulator has today published the summaries of three complaints investigations.
For some members of the public, charity bags are an easy way to support causes, but for others they may be an unwelcome intrusion. Charity bag collections are usually carried out by companies, known as third-party fundraisers, or more specifically working as commercial participators.
