Join In Kind Direct and save money!

In Kind Direct, one of The Prince of Wale’s Charities, can save your charity or social enterprise money.

They receive new, surplus stock from household name companies for redistribution to charities and social enterprises. All members pay is a handling charge for their service on each pack - including delivery - saving time and money. The goods can be used either to help run your organisation or to give to beneficiaries. Membership of the network is free.

In kind direct can help any size of organisation, big or small, whatever cause your organisation serves. Your organisation does not need to be a registered charity to receive goods; other not-for-profit groups are also eligible. However, there are some exceptions: they are unable to help schools (except for special schools), hospitals, mutual benefit societies, and bodies set up solely for the promotion of religion.

Goods are ordered through an easy-to-use online catalogue. This is updated with new products weekly, and an email alerts you to new items. Any queries you have are answered by their charity partnership team.

There is a large range of goods available including: toilet paper, cleaning supplies, toys, toiletries, household appliances printer cartridges, tools, office supplies, clothing, and much more.

To start saving money please visit www.inkinddirect.org

A similar service seems to be offered by Konnect9 - www.givingworldonline.com - but perhaps on a smaller basis.