Explore our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below. Should you have any further inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to assist you at any time. :)
Donate clothes 4 Sammy is launched and fully operated by a charity Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK. Project’s aim it to recycle pre-loved clothes to save planet, raise funds for schools, our charity and our partnered charities. Only our charity leads such a project in the UK!
Sammy’s project is launched and fully operated by a charity Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK without involving any commercial parties. Only our charity leads such a project in the UK!
Sammy is a fennec fox who helps Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK charity to recycle, protect the planet, fundraise for schools and charities. You can read the full exciting Sammy’s story here.
You can simply go to Info for schools page and fill out the form. One of Sammy’s Team member will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, you can call our team on 0161 513 9502 or email us on sammy@donateclothes4sammy.org
It’s a FREE collection service operated by a charity. You do not pay anything, we pay you for collected pre-loved clothing! Each school will be provided with charity bags for clothing, posters, a banner, stickers for pupils, and a letter with instructions—everything necessary to kickstart fundraising for your school!
Winning schools — based on either the total collection weight or the number of collections per term — will receive free tickets for pupils to amazing events and shows!
Because good causes deserve great rewards.
If an outdoor clothing bank can be located on a public road by your school, we will be happy to consider it. Please email sammy@donateclothes4sammy.org with your location, and we will get back to you.
We pay 45p/kilo of collected clothes. Please give us a call on 0161 513 9502 or email us Sammy@donateclothes4sammy.org to join!
Guess what? If your school joins, it will be automatically enrolled in our competition alongside all participating schools.
Winning schools — based on either the total collection weight or the number of collections per term — will receive free tickets for pupils to amazing events and shows!
Because good causes deserve great rewards.
Clothes will we weighted in our van and a driver will issue you a receipt stating the weight collected. After, we will process a payment within 3-5 working days.
School will get a Certificate of Recognition from a charity Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK and a Recycling Certificate upon request.
Here is a list what we do accept:
Also, what we do and do not accept is available on our brochures and bags provided, and on Book collection page.
Here is a list what we do not accept, please:
Also, what we do and do not accept is available on our brochures and bags provided, and on Book collection page.
We continue to collect clothes even in unfavorable weather conditions. If you’re leaving out bags, please make sure they’re covered to keep the clothes dry. Unfortunately, we cannot pay for wet items.
Here is a list what we do accept:
Also, what we do and do not accept is available on our brochures and bags provided, and on Book collection page.
Here is a list what we do not accept, please:
Also, what we do and do not accept is available on our brochures and bags provided, and on Book collection page.
Please note that currently we do cover the following areas (looking to extend in the future):
Manchester Area:
Merseyside Area:
North Wales (CH and LL postcodes)
Blackburn and Burnley (BB postcodes)
Lancashire (LA postcodes)
Collections are made Monday – Friday only, between 8am – 5pm.
Notifications via email and/or mobile will be sent once the collection is booked, alongside with a link to track our collection driver on a day.
Absolutely, you’re welcome to leave your bags outside if you’re not going to be in and if it safe to do so. Just ensure they’re placed in a dry area during rainy weather. Otherwise, our driver will knock on the door.
Additionally, you’ll receive a notification indicating the approximate time when the driver will reach your address, as well as a heads-up 5 minutes before their arrival.
Once your address has been added to a driver’s route, you will receive notification of an estimated time and collection day. Additionally, you will be notified 5 minutes before the driver arrives.
It is a unique project designed to raise additional funds for your charity. Operated entirely by the experienced team at Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK, we understand the importance of maintaining your reputation as much as our own. We are dedicated to ensuring that this project not only contributes to your cause but also reflects positively on both of our organisations.
Sign your charity up to our project to have it featured on our Partnered Charities page.
If it is something of your interest or you would like any further information, please contact Fundraising Officer, Karina Jones, at karina.jones@leukaemiamyelomaresearchuk.org
So it means we will handle all processes. All you need is to join our project and receive extra funds from us!
If it is something of your interest or you would like any further information, please contact Fundraising Officer, Karina Jones, at karina.jones@leukaemiamyelomaresearchuk.org
If it is something of your interest or you would like any further information, please contact Fundraising Officer, Karina Jones, at karina.jones@leukaemiamyelomaresearchuk.org
