We Also Need…
The editors of the Jewish Charity Guide are often approached for details of charities or organisations that accept ‘good as new’ clothing, furniture, bric-à-brac and other goods for sale through charity shops or to be distributed to the needy. Jewish museums and art galleries are also delighted to receive donations (or bequests) of Jewish art, memorabilia, artefacts, books and photographs.
Below, we list some of the organisations that are happy to accept such items. Due to space restrictions, it is difficult to be specific about the items required and we suggest that donors contact the charities direct before sending goods. In some cases, collection can be arranged.
We are keen to hear from any other organisations that would like to be listed in this section of next year’s Guide.
ALL ABOARD CHARITY SHOPS
All Aboard Charity Shops can make use of the following goods for their charity shops raising money for UK Jewish Charities.
- Clothing/accessories/shoes/handbags/jewellery/linens
- China
- Bric-à-brac
- Books
- Homeware, small electricals, Large furniture (by collection only)
Goods can be taken to any of the All Aboard shops or collection can be arranged.
Tel: 020 8381 1717. Email: info@allaboardshops.com
BRITISH FRIENDS OF THE ART MUSEUMS OF ISRAEL
Would like to receive:
- Jewish religious or historical artefacts
- Objects of art and antiquities for use in museum displays and for archive material
Contact: Michelle Hyman
Tel: 020 3092 4643 to arrange collection or Email info@bfami.org
EAST END JEWISH CLOTHING COLLECTION FUND
is happy to receive the following which will be sold to fund Passover services and High Holyday food parcels for elderly and needy people in the area, plus a number of local projects for children, people with disabilities and the elderly:
- Clothing
- Books
- Bric à brac
- Religious or historical artefacts
Contact: Rochelle
Tel: 020 7790 4965 to arrange for collection
EMUNAH
Are looking for designer goods (bags, shoes, watches and jewellery) as well as china, cutlery and silver to sell via their Ebay site: www.stores.ebay.co.uk/Emunah-Charity-shop
Proceeds go towards their work to feed and clothe Israel’s children in need.
To arrange collection or for advice, call Wendy on Tel: 020 8203 6066, or visit: www.emunah.org.uk
GOODS FOR GOOD
Require the following brand new items to send to Jewish communities in the UK, Ukraine, Moldova as well as refugees in Kurdistan. They also support 80 UK-based charities who need everyday essential goods.
- Nappies and wet wipes
- Incontinence pads
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- New (only) clothing and footwear
Contact: Rosalind Tel: 01923 918880
Email: info@goodsforgood.org.uk
www.goodsforgood.org.uk
THE JEWISH MUSEUM – LONDON’S MUSEUM OF JEWISH LIFE
The museum actively collects material relating to British Jewish history and is happy to consider donations of objects, photographs and documents for its collections and for educational use. Tel: 020 7284 7384 or Email curator@jewishmuseum.org.uk for further information.
LEO BAECK COLLEGE
Will accept books and educational supplies: please check LBC website first, to ensure donations are not duplications of current library stock.
They are not able to collect.
Contact: Cassy Sachar
Tel: 020 8349 5610
Email: cassysachar@lbc.ac.uk
NORWOOD
Wanted for sale/distribution through their charity shops in N, NW London and Essex:
- Bric à brac
- Good quality/designer clothing
- Unwanted gifts
- Household consumer goods
- Linens/curtains • Accessories – shoes/bags/belts/jewellery
Contact: The Administrator, Trading Department
Tel: 020 8420 6872
or E-mail: shops@norwood.org.uk
THE TOGETHER PLAN
Clothes, shoes, toys, stationery, arts and crafts supplies and equipment, Judaica and working computers in good condition can be donated in London and are dispatched to the Former Soviet Union.
Contact: Debra Brunner, Director Tel: 020 3375 0656 or Email: london@thetogetherplan.com
GRANT MAKING TRUSTS
Many of the welfare charities featured in this guide are seeking donations to support their work and are rarely able to offer financial payments to people in need. However, there are a number of grant making trusts, both in the Jewish and non-Jewish communities, that can offer help with welfare payments, individual schooling and higher education and, in a wider context, support for Jewish charities working in the UK, Israel, and in the wider community, worldwide.
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2024/5. Key information on about 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give around £50,000 or more per year. Published by The Directory of Social Change £125. See dsc.org.uk for many other publications and directories relating to fundraising and grant funding.
The Grants Register 2024: The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide, published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
Also visit www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk for information on how to apply for university scholarships.