In Kind Direct's charity network increased by 35% in 2009
Posted 15th March 2010 12:42pm by Alison Duguid
In Kind Direct helps make charities budgets work harder
More charities benefited from the service provided by In Kind Direct during 2009 than ever before, as In Kind Direct’s network of charities increased by 35% to over 4,000.
2009 was a challenging year for everyone but when the economy slows, so too does the amount of money flowing to third sector organisations (Source: Charities Commission, Economic Survey of Charities 2009). Across the UK they are struggling to stretch limited budgets and more and more have been turning to In Kind Direct, to help make every Pound work harder for the thousands who rely on their invaluable services.
Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, In Kind Direct significantly increases the flow of goods to UK charities, through effective, efficient redistribution of surplus goods sourced from manufacturers and retailers. By providing a service to a network of partners, In Kind Direct enables charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises to help people in need both at home and abroad, whilst inspiring growth in corporate giving, promoting responsible business practices and diverting usable goods from landfill.
In Kind Direct’s redistribution model demonstrates the highly practical way in which product donations can free up scarce cash resources to allow charities to do significantly more for the people they help. In Kind Direct increased the value of goods distributed to £16.1 million an increase of £5 million on 2008.
“These figures really demonstrate how hard those in the third sector have had to work to maximise ever-shrinking funds during the recession. At In Kind Direct we can really help stretch budgets to ensure even limited resources work harder for those in need. We are continuing to encourage charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises to make the most of our service by joining free at www.inkinddirect.org.” Clare Joof, Head of Charity Partnerships, In Kind Direct.
“At Home Start we know just how superb In Kind Direct’s service is. Through working with them we have been able to help so many more families by supplying vital everyday items that, in this current economic climate they are finding it hard to buy.” Dawn McCormack, Home Start - Cole Valley.
