Residents regularly receive leaflets asking for items of clothing and household goods to be left for collection.
It is estimated by the Association of Charity Shops that the potential value of donated clothing and other items ‘lost’ to legitimate charities as a result of these bogus ‘charities’ collections amounts to over £1 million per annum. Many genuine charities rely on such doorstep collections for a substantial proportion of their shop sales.
Not All Alleged Charities are Registered
If unsure the number on the leaflet can be checked with The Central Register of Charities on 0845 3000 218 or online at www.charity-commission.gov.uk.
For example, leaflets have recently been distributed in St Margarets by Cotrado Ltd (5545502). This is not a registered charity.
Third World Clothing Appeal Scams
A number of ‘companies’ purport to collect clothing and other items for the poor in third world countries. These ‘companies’ sell them for their own gain.
Leaflets will include a company registration number. These ‘companies’ although registered, are not legitimate and may have been dissolved. They are not or do not submit accounts so not only are they making a profit they are also avoiding paying taxes.
If unsure the number or ‘company’ name on the leaflet can be checked with Companies House on 0870 33 33 636 or online at www.companies-house.gov.uk (direct link to the search page)
Remember
If you do have unwanted items it is better to take them to a local charity shop or wait until a registered charity bag is put through your door rather than encourage these bogus companies to continue.
Some ‘companies’ to look out for include:
- A&P Collection Ltd (5769478) – Incorporated April 2006
- ASD Ltd (4497391) – Registered as dissolved company Olonex
- Europe Suppliers Ltd (5401427) – Incorporated March 2005
- G.V. Clothing (4333357) – Green Valley Clothing Ltd: dissolved August 2004
- Kraslava Services Seven Ltd (04899445) – Company dissolved Sept. 2005
- Textal Ltd (5733047) – Registered in March 2006 as Recycling Port Ltd
- Third World Clothing Collection (5482825) – Incorporated as Pajury’s June 2005
- “Unwanted clothing collection” (5583979) – Registered as Rogaile Ltd Oct. 2005
– by Maddie Menzies
Comments
I have recently had a leaflet through the door from recyling port ltd I placed the unwanted clothes in a bag waiting for collection but no collector arrived so I did some checking only ot find that they are one of the ones to watch out for.So the clothe hav been sent to the local charity shop
this is the n18 area of london
thnaks
n.f.p
n.f.priest on 2007-02-01 12:36:27 +0000The A&P Collection "team" came up my street in Brighton and took bags that had been left for the British Heart Foundation.
Tony Meyer on 2007-05-10 14:48:29 +0000A&P Collections are now operating in Newbury (RG14) area. Leaflet through door today So beware - Always drop your charity donations off too local charity shops.......... Thanks Kaj
K H on 2007-05-15 22:20:36 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd (54014277) are currently opperating in the East Yorkshire area, leaflets seem to be coming therough the letterbox on a weekly basis.
G on 2007-05-16 11:35:04 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd (54014277) are also currently opperating in the Bexley, Kent area. If you receive one of their leaflets call Bexley trading standards on 020 8308 7627. Also you could leave out a bag of mouldy, rotting household waste with their leaflet attached. That's what i plan to do on their next collection day!
dave skinner on 2007-05-16 12:20:07 +0000I recently received a leaflet from A&P Collection and left a bag of unwanted clothes etc to be collected. When no one turned up I checked them out only to discover they are bogus.
Beware, they're in the Ealing area.
Martine on 2007-06-06 16:57:48 +0000I'm told it costs charities a lot of money to dispose of good they receive which they can't sell. Some of the old clothes I need to dispose of are probably not good enough to sell in local charity shops. However they aren't quite bad enough to throw out of for the local council to collect with the fabric scrap. For example I have a skirt with a broken zip which I don't want any more. So I think maybe it's better to give such things to A&P Collections or similar than any of the alternatives. If someone malkes a living out of it is that such a bad thing? Some of the staff working in charity shops are paid.
Deborah on 2007-06-06 20:21:16 +0000We recieved A&P leaflets through the door this week. Wymondham Norfolk
Chris on 2007-06-13 13:44:40 +0000A company called 'Helping Arms' left me a sack (Milton Keynes) and I just decided to do a quick search on them and so pleased I did as it would seem from the information on here, they are bogus and just selling to make their own profit. The bag will go straight down the charity shop now.
Maxine on 2007-06-13 15:40:04 +0000A&P have dropped leaflets in the SE23London area. My husband instantly said that they were a bogus charity. I think one should always research the registered charity number or ring the telephone number to enquire about the destination and the purpose for which your donations are to be used.
Pauline on 2007-06-17 17:26:42 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd (54014277) were collecting in Twickenham on Saturday 16 June
Maddie Racionzer on 2007-06-19 18:28:42 +0000A&P are in acton. apparently they're picking up tomorrow (thursday).
its disgusting.
em on 2007-06-20 18:49:33 +0000When we got home (Woking, Surrey) and the clothes weren't collected i search for a phone number for A&P Collection Ltd i discovered this - what a disgrace! Needless to say we carried all the stuff back within seconds. We are from South Africa and know there are thousand of poor people in need who need these clothes, isn't this a form of fraud? Can't they be reported and prosecuted?
Jaco on 2007-06-21 19:12:35 +0000A&P Colection Ltd Tring collection June 28 2007. Local police informed.
Witheld on 2007-06-28 14:24:51 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd Company Registration No 05401427 have just posted a leaflets in the Cliffe area Near Rochester Kent With Picture of babies on the leaflet saying Urgently wanted Third World clothing Collection.
Then have the cheek to ask for handbags, belts ,cometics, perfumes, jewellery, mobile telehones and cds
What do they need these for... I think this is not a Charity collection BUT A BUSINESS.....
victor on 2007-06-30 12:18:52 +0000The Straighforward Company are collecting in St Margarets Twickenham again this Thursday 5 July
Maddie Racionzer on 2007-07-04 08:33:58 +0000Europe Supplies Ltd is collected in St Margarets Twickenham on Monday 9 July
Maddie Racionzer on 2007-07-06 19:21:59 +0000ASD are operating in Rotherham/Barnsley area of South Yorks
Ian on 2007-07-08 10:07:36 +0000I have a bag ready for Helping Hands who did not collect.I found this site loking for the e mail address given on their bag, and see from other reports its bogus.I am very annoyed as there is some quality stuff in the bag, and i hate to see some one making profit out of it.I shall follow your other letters and donate it locally.I live in the Horsham Sussex area.
Barbara on 2007-07-08 10:48:34 +0000A & P Collection Ltd are now operating in Letchworth Garden City. Why can't they be stoppped.
Margaret Redding on 2007-07-12 12:24:23 +0000I have just received a doubtful charity bag and will not be passing anything on to them. This is in Swindon, Wilts and is for Helping Arms!
Carol on 2007-07-17 14:53:22 +0000Just last week I received a leaflet from "Third World Clothing Collection" (Pajury's) who are distributing leaflets in the South Wales area .... I too filled a black sack full of almost new and brand new clothing
Thankfully I found this site and will be taking all of it and more to my local charity shop tomorrow .......
RICHARD on 2007-07-17 21:18:28 +0000A & P are now in the Southwell/Newark area beware
!!
Jon on 2007-07-19 20:01:29 +0000Helping Arms have just dropped bags off in my area - London NW2. From looking at another website I've spotted that the Advertising Standards Authority has challenged them over misleading the public that they are charity.
Jane on 2007-07-19 22:56:33 +0000Europe Suppliers are currently operating around SE London - I live in SE22 and have had two leaflets from them within the past month or so, but I was suspicious and checked - so thanks for warning us via your website.
Maggie Allen on 2007-07-25 10:55:35 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd (5401427) are currently operating in Newcastle upon Tyne. I hadn't heard of this scam before but the atrocious spelling mistakes on the leaflet really gave it away! My favorite was the opening line 'Dear Housecolder'. Ridiculous!
Leann on 2007-07-27 23:18:38 +0000A & P Cillection Ltd Now putting leaflets through letter boxes in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Dumfries & Galloway. I recieved one today
Elizabeth on 2007-07-28 20:02:30 +0000Does anyone have a phone number for A & P Collections. I did find their address online and mailed their leaflet back to them with a note instructing them to stop delivering their leaflets through our door, but I want to speak with someone.
Mark Weeks on 2007-08-06 09:35:02 +0000Why are you shouting about that A&P Collection? People, don't you realize that police can't do anything about it? It's a registered company which do not state on their leaflets that they are a charity. Nothing is against the law here. They just collect items and cheaplly sell 'em to third world countries.
whatever on 2007-08-06 17:34:35 +0000HI, I HAVE JUST RECIEVED A LEAFLET FROM A&P COLLECTION LTD SO I THOUGHT I'LL CHECK THEM OUT AND THESE ARE A SCAMMER THESE ARE NOT A REAL CHARITY WERE THERE GOING TO SOME GOOD PEOPLE +++BEWARE THESES ARE IN SE IN KENT+++
kiz on 2007-08-15 17:07:39 +0000Just recieved a leaflet from Europe supplies ltd (no 5401427) asking for collections in the ws3 area of Walsall, West Midlands. Just like someone else commented above, there were spelling mistakes in the leaflet. BEWARE!!!
Sarah on 2007-09-04 09:58:35 +0000A&P now operating in Farnham, Surrey
Matt on 2007-09-05 15:14:14 +0000I have recently received Helping Arms bags and when noone picked up the bags of clothes I left out I did some checking and found out they are bogus. The bags have now gone to a charity shop. This is in the Stevenage area.
Ellie on 2007-09-07 08:38:23 +0000just recd a leaflet through from a&p collections, they are now operating in guildford. Beware ! They shouldnt be selling peoples clothes to anyone let alone people in the third world
tanya jenkins on 2007-09-16 19:59:09 +0000A&P have mailshotted the area around Hounslow mainlien station today, they are picking up Thursday.
Thanks to this website we know they are bogus, otherwise we would have left a bag for collection.
Dave on 2007-09-18 22:25:52 +0000This sham charity A&P have this week issued mailouts in the Hammersmith & Fulham area. In this instance they have chosen or been informed that this is a most opportune time as the properties within the entire building are currently undergoing a refurb, which requires most cupboards to be emptied of all contents therefore rediscovering all manner of forgotten, unused and unwanted goods.They are scheduled to collect tomorrow, having read that they do not aid the needy I shall fill a bag with all the lost socks, old knickers, lost earrings, old blankets and unwanted freebie mag-bags that I've been collecting for reasons unknown over the years. And if they are able to make money out of that lot of old tat - then I say 'Good Luck' to them!
Wendy on 2007-09-20 16:15:36 +0000collecting 8am in Holderness area of East yorkshire 21st Sept 07 ! after a leaflet distribution asking for third world collection
Sheila on 2007-09-21 07:55:12 +0000now in thr grimsby area and using a dissolved company registration number 05401427 if you receive a yhied world clothing collection informe trading standards as they can deal with them
b s on 2007-09-25 14:20:28 +0000A&P Collection Ltd - The Scammers have just dropped off leaflets in the Greenock area in Scotland picking up on Friday. Why does there appear to be no stopping this "company". Not only are the people who leave clothes being duped but probably the leaflet distributers, so go easy on them. Lets get crimewatch onto them.
Alan J Renfrew on 2007-09-27 08:52:59 +0000I have received a collection leaflet today from A&P Collections. It does state at the bottom of leaflet that they are a commercial organisation & not a charity. If you want to be sure your donation goes to charity maybe it is better to take it to a charity shop of you choice.
P Smith on 2007-09-29 15:36:06 +0000Europe Supplies Ltd dropped leaflet in my village in North Yorkshire and are due to pick up today. is it illegal? Do people in third world countries benefit? I take my unwanted clothes to charity shops and recycling points
Pauline on 2007-10-05 10:51:14 +0000Helping Arms operating in Ealing. Just received a bag through the door.
J Rose on 2007-10-08 11:13:39 +0000europe suppliers are in the brigg caistor area i have informed my childrens school who are helping alert local people
rick wilks on 2007-10-08 16:28:44 +0000Received a leaflet today (Preston, Lancashire )from "Europe Suppliers Ltd."collecting for 3rd world clothing.Do NOT give to these bogus charities,check the charity or company reg. first using Google. Better still give to your local charity shop instead .At least yuo know it is genuine
Ivan on 2007-10-08 18:44:23 +0000'Helping Arms' are currently operating in the Hammersmith & Fulham area (Oct'07). Beware of the light blue bags coming through your letterboxes!
S Jobber on 2007-10-16 22:12:30 +0000i have received a collection leaflet today that A&P collection will collect next friday 19/10/2007 at highbury quadrant london n5 2ua. i read some negative comment about A&P collection . i take my unwanted clothes to a charity shoop.
a.oudineche on 2007-10-17 15:59:51 +0000had a parcel delivered, only to have been nicked and all thats through the door is a charity leaflet bag operating in Southamtpn
E Daish on 2007-10-19 14:14:17 +0000"Helpingarms" are operating in Southampton this week. Fortunately I have been aware of some of these 'companies' so checked it out first some of my neighbours did not. It seems to me that they are stealing from genuine charity shops.
Marilyn on 2007-10-20 12:59:22 +0000A&P are in Cambridge and their leaflet will go straight into the bin. But I note that they do specify that the yare nota charity but a commercial organisation. So there is some progress.
paola on 2007-10-24 11:56:34 +0000Europe Suppliers LTD have posted leaflets in WEST BUTTERWICK for clothing to go to the third world but after checking them out on your web site ive found they are a so called company to beware of.
Christine Scott on 2007-11-09 21:16:39 +0000Europe Suppliers LTD have posted leaflets in WEST BUTTERWICK for clothing to go to the third world but after checking them out on your web site ive found they are a so called company to beware of.
Christine Scott on 2007-11-09 21:16:49 +0000Hey, I've just had a leaflet put through my door (south yorkshire) from europe supplies ltd.
I have spoken to the man who gave me the leaflet. He is a refugee from eastern europe. Is it really such a "horrible crime" and "massive scam" that these people who have next to money money, will go and sell these clothes to people in poor countries who can't afford to shop at the sort of shops we can, and to make a bit of money for them selves???????
When clothes are given to charity shops, they too are also sold on aren't they?!?!?! I wonder if the clothes given to charity shops ever actually reach poor people... Fair enough the money they make goes back into the charity, however I would rather my clothes go to the people who are collecting them from my house tomorrow morning. The money they make from it will surely help them too...
My next door neighbour alerted me to this "scam" telling me "you do know that the clothes don't go to poor countries, they keep them them selves!!" And I thought to myself, how ignorant are you?!?! If the man coming tomorrow is so poor that he has to masquarade as a con artist to get clothes, then I feel even more strongly about digging through my old stuff to find anything at all that I can give.
You need to all wake up and just think about why these people may be doing this. There are two sides to every story.
Emma Green on 2007-11-11 19:17:00 +0000A&P Collections are working the beckenham area today, thought you would like to know.
lorraine on 2007-11-22 14:07:46 +0000A&P Collection Ltd are Collecting in Langley Slough on Wed 5th Dec.....not from my house.
Ray Janes on 2007-12-03 19:14:16 +0000Blue bags from "Helping Arms" dropped off in this area (Merrow, Guildford , Surrey) 4th Dec for collection Thurs Dec 6th. Company no:5583979 checks out as Rogaile Ltd, Suite 12,2nd Floor Queen's House, 180 ,Tottenham Court Rd,London W1T7PD. tel:07818897396.Phrase printed on bag "The more clothing you give the more the charity will benefit" Surely this is implying it is a charity? Is that legal?
Richard on 2007-12-04 11:53:23 +0000"Helping Arms" are operating in the Lancing area of Sussex right now,don't donate to them,take your unwanted items to your local Charity Shop.
JACQUELINE on 2008-01-08 09:12:12 +0000A&P Collections through my door this morning in the Bushey area of Hertfordshire. It was a collection bag, so I thought it was more official but couldn't see a reg charity no so thought I would check them out and found this website. It's going in the bin now!!
Caroline on 2008-01-11 15:46:24 +0000Europe suppliers Ltd reg 05401427 are working in the Leeds area. I am soo glad I checked this site, all my unwanted clothes have now gone to a charity shop.
Lisa on 2008-01-16 13:57:24 +0000Hi. I am looking into these outfits, particularly A&P and Polotex but also interested in Helping Arms. If anyone gets any leaflets in the next few days or weeks, can you let me know on johnmichaelsmall@yahoo.co.uk or post here. I am keen to find out when and where they are picking up.
John on 2008-01-22 18:39:48 +0000Got a leaflet from A&P collection in the Balham area. They are collecting this Tuesday 27/01. There leaflet came through a few days after a legitimate charity is collecting on the Wednesday. I suspect that what they do, is check where legitimate charities are collecting and collect a day or two earlier. They are working on the assumption that people may confuse the days or put it out a day or two earlier.
Rich on 2008-01-27 16:03:24 +0000Europe Supplies collecting in Pimlico
N on 2008-01-31 08:06:33 +0000Got a bag through this morning from Helping Arms, though it was dodgy as I have never heard of them.
I am in Hampshire.
Straight into the bin it went !
AJH on 2008-02-02 13:05:09 +0000they have been collecting in the Buckinghamshire area, only found out they are dodgy by searching online today
jon on 2008-02-05 18:45:58 +0000Helping Arms, company reg 5583979 are collecting in central Southampton Saturday 09 Feb 2008.
bb on 2008-02-08 13:36:01 +0000have received helping hands bag today (23 feb) wont use it as all my old clothes and things go to the air ambulance yellow bins
jenny on 2008-02-23 22:59:54 +0000A&P have recently leafletted my area, Todmorden in West Yorkshire. I think this is now the third time I have received one of their leaflets.
Pete on 2008-02-25 22:36:43 +0000just recieved leaflet europe supplies ltd company no. 5769478 checked no such company, now in the stoke-on-trent area. please leave them rubbish.
steve on 2008-03-05 10:02:35 +0000Trowbridge Wiltshire March 10th 2008 Just received a "helping arms" bag through my letter box very misleading text on the bag a quick glance would suggest a registered charity NOT SO!! they will sell the good stuff donated not sure any disadvantaged will receive anything from this. I will use it as a bin liner for my kitchen just right.All my donations go to Wiltshire Air-Ambulance keep it local I say.
Paula on 2008-03-10 16:04:23 +0000Woodhall Park, Swindon, Wiltshire
Just received a "Helping Arms" bag, No. 5995054 through my letterbox this morning. I was a bit suspicious, so I'm glad I checked them out. They will be picking up any unwanted goods on Saturday - by which time, like Paula above, my bag will have been used as a bin liner!
Vicky on 2008-03-13 14:11:07 +0000European Suppliers Ltd (5401427) operating in Hartburn area of Teeside...leaflet about to be shredded
Dave on 2008-03-28 15:14:09 +0000A & P Collection Ltd are working in the HIGH WYCOMBE area now. Some one should prosecute as decent law abiding charities are losing out.
Mr Healy on 2008-03-31 13:16:00 +0000Just received blue bag from Helpingarms and realise that this is the bogus company that everybody is complaining about, so have taken upon myself to drop a warning note to every household in this vicinity.
BRIAN SHORT
brian short on 2008-04-01 10:36:47 +0000'Helping Arms' Are currently in the Bournemouth and Poole area. Only this week i had a bag left at Talbot Village ready for collection tomorrow!!!!
Natashsa on 2008-04-06 23:26:43 +0000'Helping Arms' Are currently in the Bournemouth and Poole area. I recieved one this week ready for collection tomorrow!!!!
Natashsa on 2008-04-06 23:31:12 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd (Co Registration 05401427) posting leaflets in North Yorkshire, Skipton area. Leaflets aren't that convincing, with way too many spelling mistakes!
James Spano on 2008-04-07 09:57:31 +0000Europe Supplies Ltd.,
Had a leaflet saying collection on Wednesday - a fortnight ago, left the bags in the porch. Not collected. Last week another leaflet saying collect today Tuesday as nothing had been collected decided to check the website for more information. Have brought in all four bags and will resort them. Thanks for the info.
Patricia Peyton on 2008-04-15 15:03:14 +0000i have just had a leflet throw the door four A&P COLLECTION LTD REG 5769478 . i live in grate yarmouth can uoy get the word out to peple living hear
christopher on 2008-05-09 14:39:04 +0000'Europe Suppliers Ltd 5401427' Have posted flyers through letter-boxes in the Cricklewood area of London - notifying residents (that)on Tuesday next there will be a collection for Urgently Needed Clothing - flyer advises householders to leave their donations in plastic bags outside their front door. Flyer contains ghastly photo of a crying child.
What Graceless People!!!
Laura Syers on 2008-05-25 19:16:49 +0000"Helping Arms" currently in the Eastbourne area, be aware they are not a registered charity.
D.Bishop on 2008-05-27 16:42:17 +0000helpingarms are in Wimborne Minster today. They are again giving the impression of being a charity, which they are not. I hope that no one gives them anything at all.
Sullivan. G. on 2008-06-11 15:19:58 +0000I was lef a blue bag and asked to put out on Saturday. I did and no one picked it up. I live on the upper shoreham rd in Shoreham by Sea. I wont do it again i will take it to local charity shop
Sue Binnington on 2008-06-29 21:28:47 +0000helping hands in charminster area of bournemouth, checked them out, they appear to be 'bogus', if in doubt check the charity commision.. will take to oxfam instead..
simon on 2008-07-24 16:51:34 +0000Helping Arms sent through a blue bag through the letter box today in Salisbury, Wiltshire collecting clothes etc. Checked them out, note using different company number - 5583979, not charity and if you look at companies house very strange company history. Going to chuck bag away, keep an eye out in case the neighbours put them out.
Natalie on 2008-07-25 18:22:44 +0000'Helping Arms' distributing bags in Poole (Upper Parkstone) area this weekend. Very strange spelling on the bag made me check them out, I think masquerading as a charity is wrong
Bem on 2008-08-01 19:57:33 +0000Bournemouth (Moordown) "Helping Arms" "No 5995054". Received bag this morning (Tuesday). States "Collection will start collect at 09:00 hours in the morning..." "The day of your collection WEDNESDAY". "Company No 5583979".
Charlie on 2008-08-05 21:37:35 +0000Helping Arms collecting in the New Forest this week, commercial companies implying they are charities are not very pleasant. They even have a one page website with the cheek to ask for "donations".
Paul on 2008-08-13 22:47:23 +0000We are in Durrington, Worthing. Had a 'Helping Arms' blue bag through the door yesterday and started to fill it up this morning as they are going to collect tomorrow. Decided to look them up as I realised they weren't a charity from the wording on the bag. Looking into it trading standards have asked them to change the use of the word charity back in July 07. If you read the wording underneath the boldy typed thank you, you can see that they have written about the fact the items will be sold on to african / eastern european countries as affordable items and then also something about the fact that they provide jobs for people in those countries sorting the clothes and for people over here sorting, transporting & collecting them. I dont mind the fact that their being sold on cheaply as I dont think our local shops would accept them - to good to throw but not good enough to sell here iykwim? It just makes me worry that if they are profiting from this are they just throwing away donations like mine? Think I might take it all up to the salvation army bank but now I feel guilty just in case they are legitimate - annoying as I cant search them on companies house as its a sunday.... dont think I'll give them the benefit of the doubt though until they do get charity status that they were applying for in 2007.
Vickie on 2008-10-05 12:36:31 +0000Another helping arms bag, this time in Reading.
Bob on 2008-10-11 14:23:50 +0000Received a Helping Arms, blue bag tonight in Andover Hants. (Fri
Just from the bag, I thought something was a bit suspicious, they were asking for too many things.
Usually charities just want clothing, shoes, and blankets, maybe ornaments, but these wanted all clothing, blankets, shoes, toiletries, perfume.
I also had never heard of them before, and always willingly fill a bag for known charities, like Great Ormond Street, or PDSA etc.
Had a google, and came across info that confirmed my beliefs, they were dodgy, and the only people that were to gain, would be the "Helping Arms" more like "Helping themselves"
Don`t want to see people being misled into thinking they are doing good, when all the time they`re being conned.
LJ on 2008-10-17 22:10:23 +0000I have just had a charity bag through my door in the RG22 area of Basingstoke, tried to find out more on line and nothing, rang the mobile and a very cagy individual would not tell me much, but not registered charity and would not tell me much. 'Helpingarms' is what they are calling them selves.....don't give anything.
AG on 2008-10-18 14:29:48 +0000Have just received a blue "HELPING ARMS" collection bag through door [SN5 area of Swindon]-this time with a No. 5995054 which, surprise surprise, doesn't exist as a charity. Will be thowing bag in bin.
Lindsay Marjoram on 2008-10-23 15:34:56 +0000Received a blue "Helping Arms" collection bag same as previous poster.Swindon. 2nd bogus charity bag for collection this year here in Gosport Told Office of Fair Trading at Council Told police about another previous fake one Nothing done!. It has arrived 2 years on our doorsteps Why wont someone stop them? Jaz 4th November
Jaz on 2008-11-04 18:18:20 +0000Helping Arms back in Ealing again.
J Rose on 2008-12-03 16:01:25 +0000Does EMMA GREEN above actually work for one of these organisations? Consider some of her points:
How can you "masquerade" as a con artist? And, if you are genuine then surely you should ask and explain what you want, why and what you are going to do with it. So the clothes are going to be sold on to those who can't afford them otherwise? And are they in desperate need of perfume? Cosmetics? Toiletries? Are these poor people really interested in handbags, curtains, toys, belts?
I can think that, as well as being wary of the companies themselves, one should wonder about those who try to justify their operations..
Oh, and "Helping Arms" are in Stevenage: January.
Incidentally, how did these refugees from Eastern Europe get here?
Keith on 2009-01-03 12:58:32 +0000Have just received a bag from Helping Arms - they are now operating in Ealing. Very glad I checked them out before donating anything & also found their website - quoted on the bag - does not exist.
Fran on 2009-01-08 14:21:39 +0000Europe Supplies LTD company no 5401427 have put a leaflet through my door tonight, I am just clearing out at the moment but checked them out first on your website. I will not be leaving my things out for them now, thanks. I live in Liverpool.
Linda Kelly on 2009-01-09 16:45:58 +0000Europe Suppliers LTD 5401427 are operating in the Ealing area SW London. They have the check to ask for cosmetics and perfumes. They can't even spell properly!
Lucy on 2009-01-14 17:06:32 +0000Just had a leaflet through the door from Helping Arms - in Fareham, Hampshire. The grammar on the leaflet made me a bit suspicious so I looked them up. Glad I did! I think I left clothes and stuff out for them before, but never again. I'm not giving them my stuff so they can make a profit through dishonesty. Just wish I'd caught the person putting it through me door though! I'm taking it down the charity shop from now on. Or maybe I'll leave them something unpleasant in the bag instead...
Tanya on 2009-01-24 14:37:29 +0000Had a notorious 'HELPING HANDS' Bag left and for the 'first time' checked out a company through this website!! Very clever that they seem to masqerade as a charity.They can't even spell so its obviously not through an English company. I live in the Gloucester area so they do seem to get about.Will send mine to reputable company.
Paul on 2009-01-28 00:11:54 +0000Did you know, that all business companies work on behalf of the charity, charity get only chips after collected rag bags are sold by their partners. If you donate directly it doesn't mean that is the best way to help your favorite charity, because they need to have sorted items in their shops. If you have any unwanted clothing and other things just give them away to anyone and be happy that people from other countries are poor and they will reuse nearly everything. Charity is an illusion in uk and this world, thieves and profit seekers are behind all charity organizations.
Peter on 2009-01-29 01:28:42 +0000Europe Suppliers 5401427 are also operating in Shepherds Bush, W12. The collection date stated was 20.02.09, they failed to show up so I googled the company name to find their details and have found out they are fraudsters. This kind of behaviour is disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gita Mehta on 2009-02-21 16:45:02 +0000I too was left a leaflet fron Europe Suppliers LTD NBR 5401427.
As the leaflet did not mention charities on it I did not leave my bag out.
I also googled and found this site, I am glad I did
Beverly TW18
Bevelry on 2009-03-28 14:48:58 +0000"HELPING ARMS" collecting in Waterlooville area. Why can't Trading Standards, Police etc put a stop to these cretins trying to mislead people into "donating" their belongings. They may stay just within the law with their wording but they milk people's kindness and take money away from legitimate Charities, and I consider that a crime.
Jane on 2009-04-06 10:52:48 +0000Europe Suppliers 5401427 have been struck off companies house and are no longer a trading company. So what they are doing is illegal. They are not allowed to trade with a struck off company, if you see the van(take down van reg and report), report to Inland Revenue/Customs & Excise etc. The were operating from a house in at: 64 MOSTYN AVENUE Wembley, according to company's house. They are operating in Hillindon, London this Easter. If you see them, report them and if you do leave a bag, make sure its full of household waste.
Daming Huang on 2009-04-08 11:46:48 +0000Hi,
'Helping Arms' are operating from Sevenoaks area. I got a blue bag on my doorstep and got suspicious as no charity logo or anything....beware!
Lyd54321 on 2009-04-08 18:56:31 +0000This Europe Suppliers ltd 5401427 still seem to be operating in the Maida Hill area of London. I've had two pink pamphlets with a grubby child in a hat put through my door very recently (March 2009).
Suza on 2009-04-08 19:09:25 +00001-800 charity cars is a car donation scam. Feeling the Christmas spirit in 2008, I decided to donate my 1993 custom hightop conversion van. I called 1-800 charity cars and told them of my wish to donate my van. I told them the only problem with it was the water pump was starting to leak, other than that the van was great. My van had all the wood, 1 year old paint job, running boards, new goodyear tires, new alloy wheels, working color TV, DVD and Video player, CD player, remote start, ice cold R34 AC, tow package, 1 year old rebuilt front end etc. They gave me $500 for tax write off and said that it sold for less than that brian Menzies is a liar and a car donation scam artist. I emailed him with KBB/NADA valuations showing their value as closer to what I could have sold it for. This organization is a scam and a rip off. brian Menzies is a liar and a crook. charity scam, car donation scam
Shawn Edmonds on 2009-04-12 19:04:06 +0000SE21 (West Dulwich) - I've just had a bogus charity collection leaflet through the front door from "A&P Collection Ltd reg. 5769478". As someone has already mentioned on this thread - they're scammers - walk your bag to the local charity shop and don't leave it for these guys!
Sarah on 2009-04-14 11:17:05 +0000"Helping Arms" ("company" number 5995054) have done a leaflet drop in Chessington KT9 (25/05/09) for collection on Wednesday 27/05/09.
Interestingly, they commit that collections "will continue all day, no matter what the weather conditions are."
There is no misrepresentation as a charity per se on the bag wrapper, although they do proport to "help those who really need you [sic] support" - I cannot see how selling these items to the poor achieves this claim.
TAKE unwanted items TO YOUR LOCAL CHARITY SHOP (and don't leave them outside the shop either!).
RECYCLE the Helping Arms plastic bag at your local branch of Waitrose, who have carrier bag recycling points.
Huey on 2009-05-25 11:17:34 +0000I've just received a blue "Helping Arms" sack through my letterbox (29.05.2009 - Hemel Hempstead area) for collection tomorrow - Saturday.
Surely any reputable company / charity would allow longer than 24 hours for donations to be gathered together.
The sack will not go to waste, however, as I intend to fill it and take it to the local hospice shop.
Nicola on 2009-05-29 08:56:42 +0000Helping Arms operating in West London, Heathrow area. Just received a bag through the post box. Beware bogus! This organization is a scam and a rip off. I've checked the registration number which appeared to be fake. I'll take it to the charity shop instead.
EM on 2009-06-13 11:11:41 +0000Warning - Helping Arms currently in Sutton !!!
Dawn on 2009-07-06 18:50:57 +0000Helping Arms now dropping leaflets in Fleet, Hampshire area. Company No. 5995054 but same registered adress as 5583979 Rogaile - a room on 2nd floor at 180 Tottenham court Road. London. Poor wording on light blue bag continues. Use bag as bin liner or to collect leaves.
Anthony on 2009-07-15 17:10:52 +0000Helping arms have been dropping off pick up bags in Surbiton, Surrey. A dark blue for Tuesday pick up and white for Friday. A comment made above about these con artist/muggers I feel are taking a slice of cash of the needy, so I am totally against this. Companies House or Fraud Squad should get involved, but stealing from the poor probably is not high on there list or radar.
adam on 2009-07-16 21:25:18 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd (54014277) are collecting in ruislip middlesex this week.
I wonder if the image of a crying child on their flier is copywrited?
daryl on 2009-07-26 21:22:28 +0000Helpingarms now collecting in Havant
Mike on 2009-08-05 22:17:38 +0000Leafleting in Basingstoke 13th Aug 2009. Collection on Saturday 15th Aug 2009. A great way to get rid of some rags mixed with sharps and broken glass :-) If people will steal 'rubbish bags' from outside your door, they do so at their own risk.
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Spam Vigilante on 2009-08-13 11:04:10 +0000'Helping Arms'in Swindon - co-incidentally they are calling for donations on the same day as three other charities have left bags to be collected - I googled the company no. and they are bogus alerted the local press who passed me onto Office of Fair Trading: all these charities only hire white vans so I would have to watch to ensure the correct charity was collecting their bag and not the bogus co. collecting them all from peoples doorstep - so angry that nothing forceful and lawful can stop such crooks stealing donations intended to raise funds for charity.
loretta on 2009-08-15 19:48:48 +0000Just seen a leaflet through our door asking for clothes etc by 'Helping arms..' Checked them out on here and see that they are not real.. And im in Calne, wilts,. on August 23rd 2009.
becky on 2009-08-23 18:27:18 +0000My goodness Helping Arms get about don't they? They are in Stevenage and collecting on Saturday. I will watch out for van and take details for local Trading Standards.All these people seem to carry on regardless though. I would not advocate as some have done to leave rubbish or glass etc in the bags;if children are used in these operations they would be harmed and the rubbish will be dumped anyway causing nuisance to others. I suspect these are not individual 'poor' people doing this just trying to make a few pennies as some have said. The fact they are nationwide in their scope suggests organised crime to me and the money made,far from helping the poor here or abroad could be being used in other more serious criminal activities such as drugs, guns or people trafficking. They also deprive legitimate charities of much needed revenue at a difficult time in the economy. Not least it is a despicable business that exploits and cynically subverts the genuine charitable nature of the people.
Deborah on 2009-09-03 23:07:10 +0000Have just recieved a "Supporting Arns" Unwanted clothing collection bag . Has anyone heard of this one
Campbell on 2009-09-22 12:28:26 +0000Yet another company are operating in the Richmond and Twickenham are. The name of the company is W&W Help limited with the company number 6296698. According to the companies house website the company was dissolved in March of this year. I found this article in The Northern Echo warning Darlington residents.
If you want to know more about the impact these companies have on legitimate charities check out a previous piece I wrote for the website - www.stmgrts.org.uk/archives/2006/11/beware_bogus_ch.html
Please please do not encourage these companies by leaving bags out for them.
Maddie Racionzer on 2009-10-02 10:10:58 +0000There has been a guy delivering bags around Horsham in West Sussex called "Helping Arms". The bag's blue and with "unwanted clothing collection" and "company" number 5583979 written on the flimsey bag. I got suspicious so did a google search to find this company as on the bag there is only a yahoo email address and someone's mobile number! I seriously hope people around this area don't fall for this scam!
Sarah on 2009-10-09 14:49:06 +0000Helping Arms in Hanwell West London (10 Oct 2009), delivered bag today very off they put number (ie company No.~)to imply it is charity No.
S on 2009-10-10 16:08:47 +0000OPERATING IN BRACKNELL 14/10/09 NEARLY GAVE THE WIFE ALMOST GAVE THEM THE CHARITY STUFF TIL I LOOKED AT THIS SITE.THANKS
DAVE on 2009-10-14 14:50:36 +0000Company 05270797 by the name of Byronswell are collecting clothes. They say they are a commercial collecting company, no mention of a charity.
The leaflet states "every item is vitally important"
There is an email address so I will be emailing them.
Maddie Racionzer on 2009-10-22 16:31:36 +0000Unwanted Clothing Collection "Helping Arms" have posted a bag through my home today in bournemouth. so be careful. I'm assuming i should call trading standards now.
liz on 2009-11-04 15:38:05 +0000Just received a bag from HELPING ARMS I am in Farnborough Hants - thank you for all the information - I will take my bags to the local Cancer shop.
Janet on 2009-12-09 12:04:14 +0000We have recieved a bag relating to Helping arms they are due to pick up in Worthing tomorrow Friday, is there not someway you can stop this as it is not a registered charity like ours in the uk. Can the police not do something. I will take all of my bits to our local charity shops I live in the centre of Worthing and they are due to pick bags up tomorrow Friday mine will be going in the bin. thank you for all your info on this.
sandra clarke on 2009-12-17 12:12:01 +0000Europe Supplies LTD have just dropped a leaflet through my door in Leeds 27, its gone the recycle bin. Good riddance to these fly by nights.
Vic Snowden on 2010-01-02 12:51:39 +0000Europe Supplies LTD have just dropped a leaflet through my door in Leeds 27, its gone the recycle bin. Good riddance to these fly by nights.
Vic Snowden on 2010-01-02 12:52:00 +0000Blue 'Helping arms' collection bag dropped though door in Dec 2009 in Maidstone, Kent. Are they moving east now? Still have company number of 5583979 - what does this refer to as it is does not appear to be charitable status? Also, why only 'soft' items such as clothing, towels, etc, what is wrong with bric a brac?
anne on 2010-01-02 17:11:50 +0000third world clothing collection are operating in lupset area of wakefield west yorkshire, europe suppliers ltd-company registration No 05863223
katie maher on 2010-01-05 13:09:49 +0000eurpe suppliers ltd now operating in Rochdale Lancs. Have checked number 05863223 - bogus
Janice Jones on 2010-01-25 09:52:35 +0000Leaflet from Helping Arms 'Registered' No. 7119680 pushed through the door yesterday - collecting Tuesday in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. It will fool some, especially since it reports to be 'Supporting University College London Hospital' Glad I checked the registry. Will report on to local council, newspaper & Neighbourhood Watch.
M Roberts on 2010-02-13 21:35:44 +0000Leaflet from Helping Arms Registered No. 7119680 pushed through the door yesterday - collecting in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire area on Tuesday. Reports to be 'Supporting University College London Hospital' Glad I checked the registry. Will report on to local council, newspaper & Neighbourhood Watch.
M Roberts on 2010-02-13 21:38:05 +0000Hi, the last Saturday I received, through my door, a leaflet from the so called registered charity "Helping Arms". I confess to be misled at the beginning as it said it was supported by the University College London. However, I have just recently read in my local newspaper about the police warnings on bogus charities and began to have doubts. My husband suggested me to make a search by brownsing the registered number and I landed in this web page! OMG, I feel so bad to have learnt that "charity" is just a fraud. I wish I had checked it out first time I gave them a huge black sack outside my door, containing some of my child's old clothes. I sincerely thought they were genuine! Thanks for this useful information. I will pass it on to my friends. What is annoying is someone who is making up lies and misleading the public just for profits. They are collecting now, Tuesday, But they will find nothing!!
L CASSIDY on 2010-02-16 08:17:47 +0000Helping Arms 7119680 collecting in Ruislip this week. Am always tempted by these leaflets as I don't drive and can't get to my local charity shops when I have a clear-out but won't use them on principle. Much better to contact your local RSPCA collection centre and they'll come out to collect anything you don't want. Will be contacting my local paper as well to see if they'll do a piece on these bogus collectors.
Michelle Reeves on 2010-03-02 09:38:53 +0000A & P now canvassing Bradford (Queensbury)
ld on 2010-03-06 10:41:12 +0000"Helping Arms" are collecting in St Margarets Twickenham on Tuesday. grrrhhhh
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-03-14 12:53:45 +0000There is an informative news report from GetHampshire dated 30.10.08 at:
www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/2038323_clothing_collections_not_for_charity ' . . the Charity Commission says 'Helping Arms' applied to register as a charity in August 2007 but was rejected in October of that year . . ' but it does not seem that there is any way to put them out of business. It is up to the donor to satisfy themselves that the recipient is what they say they are: 'caveat donor!'
Some donors will be uncaring and simply glad to be shot of their unwanted possessions.
This web page has become, thanks to Google, a useful way to alert naive donors, so thanks Peter!
Chris Squire on 2010-03-14 20:54:57 +0000Does any one know anything about gt-recycling?
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-03-15 14:20:22 +0000One of 'Helping Arms' leaflets was delivered to me in Kew this week. Because they claim to be supporting University College London Hospital, I have forwarded the leaflet to their Charities Department. I will be surprised if they have received anything.
Teresa on 2010-03-18 11:19:51 +0000Teresa Do let us know what their response is. Thanks Maddie
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-03-18 14:28:38 +0000"HELPING ARMS" ARE WORKING THEIR TRADE IN LONDON NW3 (HAMPSTEAD, HIGHGATE, HENDON) -BEWARE!!!
Jon Cos on 2010-03-20 17:16:13 +0000HELPING ARMS COLLECTING IN NEW MALDEN (KINGSTON ON THAMES) on Monday 22 March
Chris Astbury on 2010-03-22 09:39:46 +0000Helping Arms: according to their website www.helpingarms.co.uk they applied for charity status on 9 January 2010, application number 5007664. Website looks plausible????
Chris Astbury on 2010-03-22 09:55:24 +0000I just received yet another leaflet from so called Third World clothing collection SHC collections Ltd ( No 06437255 ). I already felt really bad as a month ago i put out the wrong bag of clothes. After a sort out i had a bag of clothes for cllection and another bag containing halloween costumes,summer shorts and a t.shrt from christies when my partners dad died. These went out by mistake and i franticly tried to get them back but the e-mail address was bogus. I just chased a man up the street who brought this leaflet to ask for a phone No only to find he was foreign and got nowhere. I'm livid now and would rather go to the charity shop or put them in the bin. I am in Burnley Lancs and get these regular.
Maggie Bartlett on 2010-03-22 12:41:35 +0000Please beware of SHC collections ( No 06437255)as i put out a bag by mistake with things wanted for sentemental reasons.I tried to get the bag back but the e-mail address was bogus. Just had another leaflet and chased a man to ask for phone No only to find he's foreign and got nowhere.
Maggie Bartlett on 2010-03-22 12:47:23 +0000Helping arms are in Ramsgate Kent now - re Chris Astbury's comment - a quick trawl of the web shows they have been "applying for charitable status" for a long while now - not just since January - it doesn't take much to keep changing dates to keep something looking ok.
Sally on 2010-03-28 17:10:48 +0000Helping Arms are in PO8/P07 area in Hampshire collecting 6th April
Gray on 2010-04-03 10:49:55 +0000Helping arms were posting leaflets in Edgware area NW London stating support to University College London Hospital.
Churchika on 2010-05-09 08:55:20 +0000SOS Clothes Ltd is collecting in St Margarets claiming to give proceeds to The Tree of Hope. The SOS Clothes charity does not check out on the charity commission website. At first glance you would think that the collection is conducted by The Tree of Hope itself but this is not the case. Read this article blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2009/07/sos-clothes-silent-on-profit-f.html and decide for yourself. Better to take your items to a legitimate high street charity
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-05-13 19:04:13 +0000Received a leaflet from Helping Arms (no. 7119680) midday. They purport to be collecting to support 'University College London Hospital' The cheeky blighters did not even leave a bag this time because, as they state on their leaflet (sic) 'to use less of plastic'- how altruistic of them, but of course is not this their purpose? Call me a cynical old bat but I don't think so.
Sue on 2010-05-17 13:35:55 +0000Since my post yesterday (forgot to say I am in Faversham, Kent) I thought you would like to know that I attached a post-it sticker to the bottom of the leaflet saying: WARNING This is a scam. Please do not support. Our local shop has displayed it in the window.
Sue on 2010-05-18 12:33:38 +0000Well done Sue, the more we raise awareness the less we will see of these scoundrels
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-05-18 22:42:14 +0000W&W Help Limited are collecting in St Margarets on Thursday. W&W Help Limited claim to support a breast cancer prevention programme to the tune of £1,500 per month. There is no mention of a specific programme or project.
The Government Charity Commission website has no record of W&W Help. The company registration number 6296698 on the leaflet does check out on the Companies House website. W&W Help was dissolved in March 2009.
Please please do not support these people by leaving your unwanted items on the doorstep.
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-05-25 18:25:27 +0000Supporting Arms now distributing bags in Livingston Scotland.
Joe on 2010-05-31 11:14:09 +0000Victor thanks for the information.
More information on companies/organisations/charities who make collections on the "Charity Bags" website: www.charitybags.org.uk/index.htm.
There is a lot of detailed information, including particular named companies, the law and rules for door-to-door collecting, as well as an outline of a 2003 report on this subject from the Charity Commission - Victor
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-06-24 07:05:57 +0000SOS Clothes are once again collecting in St Margarets on Tuesday 29 June.
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-06-26 09:58:34 +0000Semenets Services Ltd collecting on Friday. Semenets is not a charity rather "an established door-to-door distribution company operating in the Greater London area." I ran a check on Company Reg 5733196 and according to companies house website the company was dissolved in Sept 2009.
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-07-14 09:40:57 +0000Helping Arms currently in Hounslow West London are a bogus company Reg. No. 7119680
Chris on 2010-07-15 10:45:15 +0000Rutex Ltd professes to send donations to third world countries. This is yet another scam www.asa.org.uk/Complaints-and-ASA-action/Adjudications/2009/9/Rutex-Ltd/TF_ADJ_46902.aspx
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-08-11 21:12:11 +0000I saw thieves steal some bags I left for GT Recycling. The thieves turned out to be the people that were on BBC yesterday that were scammers claiming to help breast cancer charity. I was really upset to see that people steal so much.
The people at GT said it was a common problem and advised me to contact the authorities to report it as a crime.
Billy Zanatose on 2010-08-20 20:39:16 +0000VS Textiles Ltd collecting in St Margarets Tuesday 12 Oct. Checked Charities commission, no such charity. Say they send donations to third world countries but no evidence of that. Suspect another bogus 'charity'.
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-10-09 11:06:28 +0000Uhuru Trust, a legitimate company also collecting on Tuesday will likely be beaten to it by the bogus VS Textiles. I urge you not to place anything on the doorstep for collection.
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-10-09 17:11:24 +0000Third world clothing operating in the Lupset area of Wakefield, dropped leaflet today for collection tommorrow Friday. company reg number 4868388 company dissolved according to companys house. Reoprted to police and trading standards
karen on 2010-10-14 12:33:53 +0000Helping Arms(No 7119680)are in Acton today, 18.10.10
Helen on 2010-10-18 16:44:51 +0000VS Textiles Ltd collecting in St Margarets Tuesday 26 Oct. Last time in the are 12 Oct. Checked Charities commission, no such charity. Say they send donations to third world countries but no evidence of that. Suspect another bogus 'charity'.
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-10-24 10:47:40 +0000Bogus charity The Hand of Help Ltd collecting in St Margarets on Friday. They have progressed to leaving bags instead of leaflets. I check Companies House and this is the result wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/79ab8eb0635d02eef620139adcf9b761/compdetails 5250 - Retail second-hand goods in stores.
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-12-08 17:22:41 +0000Bogus charity The Hand of Help are collecting Friday. I checked them on Companies House and this is the result.
wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/79ab8eb0635d02eef620139adcf9b761/compdetails 5250 - Retail second-hand goods in stores
Maddie Racionzer on 2010-12-09 07:11:02 +0000Bogus charity The Hand of Help are collecting yet again on Tuesday 11 January
Maddie Racionzer on 2011-01-10 18:55:58 +0000Bogus Rutex Ltd professes to send donations to third world countries. Collecting on Tueday. This is yet another scam www.asa.org.uk/Complaints-and-ASA-action/Adjudications/2009/9/Rutex-Ltd/TF_ADJ_46902.aspx
Maddie Racionzer on 2011-01-15 17:19:38 +0000Bogus charity Valewall Ltd collecting this Wednesday. Here's a handy site listing charities bogus and otherwise so you can check whether legitimate or not. www.charitybags.org.uk/clothing_collectors_list.shtml
Maddie Racionzer on 2011-01-24 20:56:47 +0000GT recycling are saying that they give £100 for every TON of clothing collected!! A ton of clothing is a very large amount and £100, even if given to the charity, is a pittance.
I think that Parliament should find time to outlaw these organisations, some based abroad.
Alex on 2011-05-27 08:41:32 +0000Europe Suppliers Ltd collecting in Stoke Newington London N16 again.
Anne Williams on 2011-08-30 00:20:35 +0000The One Show tonight all about bogus charities. They are now proactive in stopping the perpetrators.
Maddie Racionzer on 2011-10-05 19:05:07 +0000I had a bag delivered today for Ronald McDonald House Charities , inside of which is a gt recycling bag, is this another one of these bogus organisations. I noticed on the gt website the owner is a christogolou which sounds greek might be rumanian, does anyone know if this is a genuine organisatio,
i have contacted the Charity to advise them anyway
OBSERVER on 2012-02-19 18:32:24 +0000Ronald McDonald House Charities appears to be a legitimate charity. There have been incidences in other areas where people posing to represent these charities are collecting. My advice is rather than leave anything on your doorstep just take it to the charity shop. That way there is no doubt.
Maddie Racionzer on 2012-04-26 22:24:57 +0000This rife in Scotland!Bogus collections for ligitimate charities. They are ripping us off but charities dont have the means to check where stuff goes. TAKE ITEMS TO CHARITY SHOPS. MY BLOOD BOILS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK WHEN I SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR COUNTRY??????
sandygirl on 2012-05-28 01:41:03 +0000Wakefield area West yorkshire sept 2012 GT recycling with kids n'cancer logo left today USE YOUR LOCAL CHARITY SHOP
carol on 2012-09-23 17:37:14 +0000