This summer The University of Nottingham joined forces with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in order to gather urgently needed stock for their charity shops.
Students donated hundreds of books, clothes, CDs, bric-a-brac and electrical items to the charity for the fight against heart disease.
A weight off students’ shoulders
When students move out of halls at the end of term, many leave items behind to be cleared up. This year, rather than leave behind or throw away unwanted belongings, BHF donation points were set up in student halls.
A total of 164 bags were collected from halls over the course of three weeks. As a result, over three quarters of a tonne of goods will be sold, with all proceeds going to the BHF.
Commitment to sustainability
This partnership not only benefits the work of the BHF but also ties in with the University’s commitment to sustainability.
Jo Bradley, Assistant Hall Manager for Florence Boot Hall and organiser of the scheme, said: “We are really pleased to have been able to raise money for a fantastic cause whilst also reducing the amount of waste the University sends to landfill. It complements other initiatives that support local community groups through the donation of surplus furniture, clothing and other textiles.”
Heart research
Catherine Argyle, Stock Generation Manger for the BHF, said: “Donating items that are no longer wanted is a great way of helping the fight for every heartbeat. The BHF raises £31 million a year through its shops, so it can continue to power its lifesaving research.”
The British Heart Foundation is the nation’s heart charity, dedicated to saving lives through pioneering research, patient care, campaigning for change and by providing vital health information.
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More information is available from Michael Jennings, Communications Assistant, The University of Nottingham on +44 (0)115 823 2353, michael.jennings@nottingham.ac.uk
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