I had a great time at The Pink Ribbon Ball at the Dorchester Hotel on 8th October. Such a wonderful event in support of Breast Cancer Campaign on whose behalf we have been collecting and recycling textiles for the past few years and donating to the cause.
We met so many interesting people and a huge amount was raised especially from the auction charmingly staged by Jeffrey Archer. Of course the real reason we were all there was for those affected by the disease, some of them survivors others still fighting their battle. It was emotional and yet empowering to hear their personal accounts and gave so much meaning to why the money was being raised and how it was helping.
We are planning our own fundraising event with a Pink Day later in the month as a further contribution and hope that everyone will be logging on to our site during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to recycle a bag of clothing so we can donate even more to this worthy cause.
Maxine Sault, MD BCR Global Textiles.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Monday, 10 October 2011
Check Your Bags
Yet again charity bag theft has been in the spotlight this time on The One Show where the presenter went along with the police to raid a warehouse stacked with bags from recognisable charities and plenty from fake organisations.
This time the public have been called on to make sure they are responding to genuine requests for donations by taking a good look at the parcelled up bags that drop on their doorsteps.
It really is important to check that the bag has a charity number on it, a landline number you can contact in case you want to check the charity is staging a legitimate collection in your area.
It is only with the help of the public that we can continue to stay on top of these tricksters.
Maxine Sault, MD BCR Global Textiles.
This time the public have been called on to make sure they are responding to genuine requests for donations by taking a good look at the parcelled up bags that drop on their doorsteps.
It really is important to check that the bag has a charity number on it, a landline number you can contact in case you want to check the charity is staging a legitimate collection in your area.
It is only with the help of the public that we can continue to stay on top of these tricksters.
Maxine Sault, MD BCR Global Textiles.
Monday, 3 October 2011
Shoe Amnesty for Schools
Between now and half term we will be asking Dudley Schools to work hard on their three ‘R’s to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Bottoms of wardrobes and shoe racks will be emptied of their old but wearable summer shoes – the ones that don’t fit anymore, the ones which are out of season - and handed over to us. We will save them from the scrapheap and give them a new life overseas and we will be paying the school for their trouble.
It’s a great way for the schools and children to do their bit for sustainability and raise funds for their school by passing on their footwear to feet across the world which can’t wait to walk in their shoes and enjoy some quality at an affordable price.
Some 2 million pairs of shoes end up being disposed of every year and it breaks our hearts to know that so many serviceable shoes are going to waste. That is why we are holding the Shoe Amnesty so schoolchildren local to us can help us take a step in the right direction!
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - important lessons to learn.
Maxine Sault, MD, BCR Global Textiles
It’s a great way for the schools and children to do their bit for sustainability and raise funds for their school by passing on their footwear to feet across the world which can’t wait to walk in their shoes and enjoy some quality at an affordable price.
Some 2 million pairs of shoes end up being disposed of every year and it breaks our hearts to know that so many serviceable shoes are going to waste. That is why we are holding the Shoe Amnesty so schoolchildren local to us can help us take a step in the right direction!
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - important lessons to learn.
Maxine Sault, MD, BCR Global Textiles
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