Your old threads, helping the fabric of humanity.
An outstanding record
Textiles are the UK's fastest growing household waste stream.
Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) is the UK’s leading textile recycling company and the only one operating a nationwide service. Established in 1991, SATCoL has nearly 20 years’ experience working with local government and delivering an experienced, professional and reputable textile recycling operation. SATCoL currently works with over 300 local authorities throughout England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our profits are gift aided to The Salvation Army to support local community projects helping some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
SATCoL’s service to local authorities:
• Free site surveys provided on request
• Clothing banks provided free of charge and refurbished every three years
• Local collectors used to provide guaranteed weekly collections
• PDA technology to record and analyse latest data from collections
• Client web access to view latest collection records
• 24 hour dedicated helpline to assist the general public
• Distinctive and trusted branding
• More than 90 shops around the UK, many located in areas of recognised poverty
• Offering a high profile, trusted and reputable charity connection
Free clothing collection strategies including:
• Locating of clothing banks
• Kerbside/door2door collections
• Schools collection schemes
• Estimating tonnage, forecasting and costs
• Education programme working with schools
• Press office support linked to a UK-wide public relations campaign
• Lobbying activities working with national government to shape future legislation
• Bank finding facility: www.wear2bank.co.uk
• Preferred partners for Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Somerfield
• A reputable service offering best value
Wear To Care
We also have a newsletter called Wear To Care, which details some of the latest news from our work with local authorities.
Wear To Care (issue 5 June 2010) Please click here
Wear To Care (issue 4 March 2010) Please click here
Wear To Care (special issue January 2010) Please click here
Wear To Care (issue 3, December 2009) Please click here
Wear To Care (issue 2, September 2009) Please click here
Wear To Care (issue 1, March 2009) Please click here
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By giving us your unwanted clothing you are helping improve the lives of people in need in communities across the UK.
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