Beauty Banks
Help end hygiene poverty by donating beauty products & volunteering.
About Beauty Banks
Beauty Banks exists to end hygiene poverty in the UK. They take surplus personal care products from the beauty industry, donations from the general public and a mix of essential products purchased by Beauty Banks. They then sort and deliver these toiletries to around 450 frontline charities, community groups, schools and prisons. In doing this toiletries that would have gone to waste are reaching vulnerable people or those who simply cannot afford to buy personal care products.
Volunteer with Beauty Banks
Your hen party can help Beauty Banks make a positive impact by volunteering with them at their warehouse unit in Croydon for a few hours. You’ll help to sort, pick and pack toiletries that will be passed on to charities and community groups who distribute them to people who need them.
If you’re planning a hen do in London or the South East this is a wonderful, easy and budget-friendly activity for your hens to do that will keep them busy for a few hours and leave them with a feel-good factor that’ll last all weekend.
Donate to Beauty Banks
If you can’t volunteer, your hen party can still support Beauty Banks by easily donating toiletries and other personal care items through their many collection points across the UK.
Asking your hens to make a small collection of items and bringing them along to the hen do is such a simple and cheap way to do something good that makes a huge impact to someone else. Donations can be dropped off at Superdrug or sent via their DropPoint service - see all the donation information on their website.
Beauty Banks Product Wishlist Top 10
Soap
Shower Gel
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Disposable razors
Shaving foam/ gel
Shampoo
Conditioner
Sanitary pads
Contact & Details
Website
Volunteering Details
Group size: minimum of 4, maximum of 10 people
Shift times: 9am -12pm or 1pm-4pm. If you need to leave early please let a member of staff know. Please arrive 10 minutes before your shift for a short tour and briefing.
Clothing: Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. The unit can get cold so please bring layers with you.
Food: Snacks and refreshments will be provided but if you have any specific dietary requirements please bring your own food with you. Please be aware that there are no refrigeration facilities at the warehouse unit and there are limited options for lunch in the local area.
Commitment: If you need to cancel or reduce the size of your group please give Beauty Banks as much notice as possible.
Contact
Email info@beautybanks.org.uk to organise a group volunteering activity for your hen party.
How to Donate to Beauty Banks
Donate your collected toiletries at one of the drop off points in Superdrug stores across the country
Use their DropPoint service to send in products
Buy & donate products online
Donate money to Beauty Banks to buy the personal care items they need most
