South Cumbria coat donation campaign returns for winter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 07:03 · Archive

Wrap Up South Cumbria is collecting old coats between 5 and 19 October at over 20 collection sites.

Wrap Up South Cumbria is running a coat collection campaign between 5 and 19 October. Over 20 collection sites are available around Barrow, Ulverston, Milnthorpe and Kendal for people to donate unwanted winter coats.

The initiative started in 2019 when five local Rotary clubs banded together to collect clothes for distribution to those in need. Volunteers inspect each coat to ensure it is clean and in good condition before it is given away.

A Rotary spokesperson said the campaign does not hand coats directly to families, but instead works through charitable organisations. 'We firmly believe that the charitable organisations can identify support and resources to benefit those in need or signpost them to organisations that could help,' the spokesperson said. 'This creates a lasting relationship between those in need and the organisation that could transform their lives.' Collection points can be found at wrapupuk.org.

How it is being reported

• Still time to donate your old coats to keep south Cumbrians warm this WinterWrap Up South Cumbria is running between October 5 and 19 with over 20 collection sites available around the region.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Oct, 06:00
• Still time to donate your old coats to keep south Cumbrians warm this WinterWrap Up South Cumbria is running between October 5 and 19 with over 20 collection sites available around the region.NW Evening Mail · 14 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Wrap Up South Cumbria · Rotary · Barrow · Ulverston · Milnthorpe · Kendal

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