URGENT GOODS LIST
DECEMBER 2025 - MARCH 2026
PLEASE NOTE: ALL good donated to us MUST be NEW.
(With the exception of mobile phones & power banks)
After years of collecting, sorting through, cleaning and even having to discard donated second-hand goods, we now only accept and distribute new / nearly new goods.
This is to ensure they can be distributed for use straight away instead of having to undergo lengthy cleaning and fumigating processes. (Tents and sleeping bags can take up 2-3 weeks of cleaning to be fit for use.)
It is also our way of showing respect to the person standing before us, who is likely exhausted, traumatised, frightened and quite possibly, in a lot of pain. The gift of something new, necessary, and Just For Them works wonders on those who have lost everything, and are often forced to accept goods they do not want to wear/use.
WHAT WE NEED
Pre-packed snack bags
(containing dates, nuts, fruits, crisps, juices)
Rain ponchos / Umbrellas
(Adults & Children)
Pre-packed toiletry kits
(toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo bar, hand cream, face towel, comb, lip balm)
Towels
(Medium - Large / Hand-Bath)
Bulk Foods & Spices
(Rice, Lentils, 1l oil bottles, spices, salt, tea and biscuits)
Small chocolates / toys
(All toys must be waterproof and light. NO swords/guns.)
Old Mobile Phones
(For use by refugees whose phones have been destroyed. Please ensure all data is wiped before posting to us.)
Mobile phone cables
(USB-C, Micro-USB, and iPhone cables needed. Used by Mobile Refugee Support to charge refugee phones onsite. )
Working Power Banks
(Can be second-hand but MUST be working and come with a cable where possible.)
HOW TO GET THESE GOODS TO US
1. INDEPENDENTLY ORDER & DELIVER TO OUR UK WAREHOUSE
​Whether it's an old mobile phone you'd like to post to us, or a tent you'd like to buy for us, browse online / hit your local stores for any NON-FOOD item/s on our list, and direct your gifts to be delivered to us at:​
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O's Refugee Aid Team
Unit X01
Big Yellow Storage
Caleb Close
Luton LU4 8DR
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PLEASE DO NOT SEND food items, and support high street businesses where you can instead of Amazon. Our recommended stores include:​​​​
Our warehouse manager, Charlie, is notified of when goods are delivered to our unit. Once receieved, we'll unpack, sort, and get your gifts readied to go out with our next planned aid convoy.
2. ORDER FROM OUR ONLINE WISHLIST AT FOR COMMON GOOD
​The wonderful team at For Common Good have gifted us an online wishlist page, listing smaller, cheaper items that we need in bulk – like toothbrushes, children's backpacks, blankets and even small Vaseline tins!
To help cut down postage costs and reduce excess packaging, once enough goods have been donated to make up a box, the For Goods team dispatch all the gifts to us in one go!​
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See our For Common Good
Wishlist HERE.
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And should you make an order, Thank You for gifting the much-needed 'smaller' comforts so needed by our refugees.
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3. DONATE FUNDS SO WE CAN PURCHASE GOODS & OTHER AID
​The third and final way is of course, to donate precious funds to us, so that we can secure bulk orders of all the above goods on your behalf.
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Whilst not nearly as satisfying as hitting 'Buy' or hearing a till receipt be printed, we can promise you your gifts will mean just as much to us and our teams.
​​See HOW TO DONATE FUNDS HERE.
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There is no such thing as too little. So whether it's a beautiful 50p piece, or something that comes in paper form, we are honoured to mobilise your hard-earned monies for the benefit of people who have none.​​​​​​