DropPoint C.I.C. Achieves Milestone of 20,000 Aid Parcels Across the UK

DropPoint C.I.C. Achieves Milestone of 20,000 Aid Parcels Across the UK

Social enterprise also reveals the most in-demand items from charities around the country

DropPoint C.I.C., the innovative social enterprise dedicated to connecting generous donors with deserving charities, is celebrating an incredible achievement: over 20,000 parcels of essential aid have been delivered to great causes around the United Kingdom via its service. To mark this milestone, it has reviewed its data from the year to date to collate a top-20 list of the most requested items required by charities around the country.

The 20,000 parcel record shows the growing impact of DropPoint’s platform, which helps people ‘turn clutter into kindness’ – making it easier than ever to donate items to registered charities across the UK, reducing waste and making a tangible difference to those in need.

To mark this special occasion, DropPoint is offering a 20% discount on its drop-off courier services for the remainder of the year, starting from 1 November. DropPoint’s eco-friendly courier option, where users drop off parcels along regular routes, ensures donations reach their destination with the lowest possible environmental impact.

Christian Purcell, CEO and Co-Founder of DropPoint C.I.C., said, “We have reached this milestone thanks to the generosity of our donors and the unwavering commitment of our partner charities. Together, we’ve provided hundreds of thousands of essential items that have uplifted communities and reduced waste.

“Our mission has always been to make it easy for people to give back in a meaningful way, and we’re thrilled to have reached this point. But we’re not stopping here: this is only the beginning!”

DropPoint now supports over 200 registered charities, with over 1,000 unique item requests live on the platform at any given time. The organisation prides itself on being the most affordable option for sending parcels to charitable causes, with its prices consistently beating comparison sites and competitors. Charities can sign up to the platform for free to receive the items they need directly and without intermediaries.

But what kind of items do charities need most? To answer this, DropPoint has released a list of the 20 most requested items that charities have needed this year. They are:

  • Arts & Craft Materials
  • Toiletries
  • Dry Food
  • Clothes – Smart, Sports, Warm, Dry, Baby & Child
  • Mobile Phones
  • Games – Board, Outdoor, Video
  • Pet Supplies – Leads, Bowls, Nutrition
  • Tents
  • Musical Instruments
  • Wool
  • Furniture
  • Tools – Gardening, Woodwork, Metalwork
  • Makeup / Cosmetics
  • Cooking Equipment
  • Balls & Rackets – All Sports
  • Teddy Bears & Soft Toys
  • Bicycles
  • Medical Equipment
  • Books – Educational, Children’s, Fiction, Historical, Puzzle
  • Cleaning Supplies

 

With a focus on transparency, sustainability, and affordability, DropPoint’s platform offers a simple, straightforward process for anyone wishing to donate. Items can be dropped off at local DropPoints or sent via collection from any address. Shipments are tracked, and all logistical issues are handled by DropPoint’s dedicated team, ensuring peace of mind for both donors and charities.

For more information, visit https://droppoint.org.