Donations and Charities Policy

BUILIDNGS AND TRUST DONATIONS AND CHARITIES POLICY

1. Introduction

At Buildings and Trust, we reduce waste and help communities by donating usable items from our house clearance services. This policy explains how we responsibly give furniture, household goods, clothing, and more to charities and those in need.

2. Our Commitment

We are dedicated to:
✔ Supporting local and national charities.
✔ Reducing landfill waste by reusing items.
✔ Helping people in need with essential goods.

3. Items We Donate

We sort and donate items in good condition, including:
✔ Furniture – Sofas, tables, chairs, beds (fire-safe).
✔ Household Goods – Kitchenware, bedding, curtains.
✔ Clothing – Clean clothes, shoes, and accessories.
✔ Books & Media – Books, DVDs, CDs.
✔ Small Appliances – Kettles, toasters (safety-checked).

4. Charity Partnerships

We work with:
✔ Homeless shelters and housing charities.
✔ Community furniture recycling projects.
✔ Local food banks and crisis support groups.
✔ Sustainability and environmental charities.

We ensure donations meet charity needs and deliver them on time.

5. Donation Process

1️⃣ Sorting – We identify suitable items during clearances.
2️⃣ Quality Check – Items must be clean and functional.
3️⃣ Distribution – We deliver donations to charities.
4️⃣ Transparency – We track all donations for accountability.

6. Ethical & Environmental Care

✔ Unusable items are recycled or disposed of properly.
✔ We prioritize charities supporting low-income families, refugees, and the elderly.
✔ Data-sensitive items are securely handled.

7. Public Involvement

We invite clients to:
✔ Learn about our charity partnerships.
✔ Suggest charities for donations.
✔ Donate extra items through our pick-up service.

8. Compliance & Review

✔ We follow all safety regulations for furniture and electrical items.
✔ This policy is reviewed annually to ensure it meets our sustainability goals.

📩 Want to suggest a charity? Contact us at info@buildingsandtrust.co.uk