I have received a charity collection bag through my door, stating that clothes/items donated will raise money for a breast cancer charity based overseas. What should I do?
Breast Cancer Campaign is not connected with any charity or organisation that collects donations in this way. To ensure the legitimacy of an organisation fundraising in this way, check that a UK registered charity number is featured on the collection bag or accompanying literature, and contact them directly for more information. If in doubt, it may be best to donate unwanted items to your local, registered charity shop.
Breast Cancer Campaign is in partnership with BCR Global Textiles to support the charity through door to door textile collections. BCR will donate £40 to Campaign for every tonne of textiles collected. To ensure the legitimacy of an organisation fundraising in this way, check that a UK registered charity number is featured on the collection bag or accompanying literature, and contact them directly for more information. If in doubt, it may be best to donate unwanted items to your local, registered charity shop.
Breast Cancer Campaign is in partnership with BCR Global Textiles to support the charity through door to door textile collections. BCR will donate £75 to Campaign for every tonne of textiles collected. To ensure the legitimacy of an organisation fundraising in this way, check that a UK registered charity number is featured on the collection bag or accompanying literature, and contact them directly for more information. If in doubt, it may be best to donate unwanted items to your local, registered charity shop.
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