Chestertons and Chase Buchanan join forces in call for winter clothing donations
Two Champions Group estate agents are working together to collect as many coats as possible to help keep the cold at bay for some of the capital’s poorest people.
Chestertons and Chase Buchanan have joined forces once again this year to ask the public to donate as many unwanted winter coats, fleeces and gilets as possible for charity Calling London.
Last year, they collected over 10,000 warm winter coats and jackets, which have been donated to 30+ charities that help vulnerable Londoners. This year, the goal is to secure at least 11,000 donations.
London is a wonderful city, but it can also be a challenging place to live, especially with the rising cost of living.”
Sara Scasseddu, Assistant Marketing Manager at Campions Group, says: “London is a wonderful city, but it can also be a challenging place to live, especially with the rising cost of living.
“That’s why initiatives like Calling London are so important — they bring people together and create real change for those who need it most. We’re proud to have supported this cause for 12 years, and even happier to have extended it to Chase Buchanan, so we can make an even bigger impact together.”
The donations are taken to a sorting centre before being distributed to over 30 charities helping the homeless, victims of domestic abuse, those living in poverty, the elderly, as well as children and young adults.
And Frances Manthos, Founder of Calling London, says: “The demand for a warm winter coat grows every year, and so my collaboration with Chestertons and Chase Buchanan is invaluable to the success of the Coat Drive.
“It allows more members of the public to donate across London, and that means we can distribute to all those charitable groups who are waiting for our coats for their clients. We have a particular need for men’s coats and puffer jackets this year.”
Collections run between 20th October and 21st November
From Monday, 20th October, Chestertons is opening collection points in its 30+ branches, whilst Chase Buchanan welcomes donations at five of its London branches.
They are urging Londoners to drop their unwanted winter items there, including clean, warm coats, jackets, gilets and fleeces of all colours and sizes before 21st November.
To find your nearest Chestertons or Chase Buchanan branch, visit https://www.chestertons.co.uk/en-gb/network/ and https://www.chasebuchanan.co.uk/branches/ or contact the marketing department at [email protected].
