Amazing stock drive with Shelter Scotland raises £16,000 in the first year!
Last year, Lothian launched a new partnership with Shelter Scotland in a bid to support those affected by the housing emergency in Edinburgh.
Through the partnership, we donate any unclaimed lost property to the charity who then re-sell the items through the Shelter Scotland shops across the city. Items donated include clothing, such as jackets and jumpers, as well as children’s toys, DVDs and games.
Lothian is delighted to announce that the relationship has raised £16,000 through stock donations in the first 12 months. All funds raised from the re-selling of our unclaimed lost property have been put towards helping those in Edinburgh and the Lothians who need it most.
Gaynor Marshall, Communications Director for Lothian said: “We are delighted that our sustainability partnership with Shelter Scotland is making a difference across the communities we serve.
“To raise £16,000 in just 12 months is incredible, and we’re pleased to be able to support Shelter Scotland in their mission to end homelessness by giving our unclaimed lost property a second life.”
Alison Watson, Director for Shelter Scotland, said: “Partnering with Lothian means vital support at a time when over 3,600 children in Edinburgh are without a place to call home, and the housing emergency continues to worsen across Scotland. We’re deeply grateful for this contribution — it helps us keep fighting to end homelessness.”
Over 3,500 items have been donated and re-sold by Shelter Scotland at an average price of around £4.50. The money raised will help Shelter Scotland continue its work to tackle the housing emergency – so that everyone in Scotland has a safe, secure and affordable place to call home.
Through this partnership and others like it, Lothian is supporting Shelter Scotland support those families and individuals through a difficult period. The initiative has also proved beneficial for Lothian’s sustainability goals, with unclaimed lost property being recycled back into use, furthering its lifespan and promoting a healthy, circular economy in the city.