The Hygiene Bank - North Wales

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Hello! We are a new branch of the nationwide Hygiene Bank (registered charity 1181267) and are on a mission to help end hygiene poverty in the North Wales area.

The Hygiene Bank - Abergele is part of the national Charity "The Hygiene Bank"

At The Hygiene Bank, we believe it is not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society, yet many are living in poverty and cannot afford to stay clean. That is why our network of projects exists – to give people access to the basics they need. We are a grassroots, people-powered charity and social movement, grounded in community. Our passion stems from the injustice that people may be unable to fully participate in society due to hygiene poverty. This is why we work to inspire social change.

09/11/2026

With smol – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/11/2026

🧼 ONE BAR OF SOAP. NOW IMAGINE 1,730 OF THEM! 🤯

That’s the equivalent weight of the hygiene products donated to The Hygiene Bank North Wales during October!

💛 173 kg of hygiene essentials RECEIVED!

🚚 173.1 kg of hygiene essentials DISTRIBUTED!

Yes, you read that right! We distributed slightly more than we received during the month!

To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent weight of over 1,700 standard 100g bars of soap reaching our community partners across North Wales!

Of course, it wasn’t all soap! We’re talking shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, toothpaste, period products and other everyday essentials.

Things many of us take for granted, but which can make an enormous difference to someone experiencing hygiene poverty.

🏆 AND OCTOBER HAD ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE!

Our very own Mark, one half of the team leading The Hygiene Bank North Wales alongside Debbie, was a finalist at the WCVA Welsh Charity Awards 2026!

We didn’t bring home a trophy, but being recognised for the work that goes into supporting communities across North Wales was a proud moment.

Not bad for something that started with a couple of garages, a handful of volunteers and an ambition to make sure nobody has to go without the basics!

And we’re certainly not finished yet! 💪

💛 To everyone who donated, collected, sorted, transported, distributed, supported or cheered us on during October…

DIOLCH YN FAWR! THANK YOU!

We’re a small team with a big ambition.

Because hygiene isn’t a luxury. It’s a basic need. 💛

22/10/2026

Fantastic pallet donation from smol today - 960 boxes of their fabulous laundry pods! Our newest member of the volunteer team was more than happy to pose for a photo before "helping" to unpack!

17/10/2026

Straight back to it today for Mark Jones after returning from the WCVA CGGC volunteer awards where he was awarded a finalist place in Volunteer of the Year!

05/10/2026

1 in 5 adults in Wales are experiencing hygiene poverty.

That’s 22% of adults in Wales going without essentials because they can’t afford them. Time-to-Act-Hygiene-Poverty-in-the-UK-in-2026-1.pdf

Not luxuries.

Soap. Toothpaste. Shampoo. Deodorant. Toilet roll.

And the impact goes far beyond the bathroom.

People are missing work.
Children are missing school.
People are skipping job interviews.
Some are avoiding friends and family because they’re worried somebody will notice.

Even more worrying?

41% of those experiencing hygiene poverty are doing so for the first time this year.

Here in North Wales, we see the reality behind those numbers every week.

Nobody should have to choose between eating, heating and staying clean.

This is why we do what we do.

It’s time to act. 💛

👉 Find out more and read the full Time to Act: Hygiene Poverty in the UK in 2026 report here:
https://thehygienebank.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Time-to-Act-Hygiene-Poverty-in-the-UK-in-2026-1.pdf

26/09/2026

Helo Dinbych! 👋 // Hello Denbigh! 👋

Mae ein Cydlynydd Prosiect, Mark, yn Neuadd y Dref Dinbych heddiw ar gyfer Ffair Wirfoddoli DVSC Denbighshire! 💛

Dewch draw i ddweud helo, dysgu mwy am waith Y Banc Hylendid – Gogledd Cymru, a chael gwybod sut gallwch chi gymryd rhan.

📍 Neuadd y Dref, Dinbych
⏰ Yma tan 4pm heddiw!

Our Project Co-ordinator, Mark, is at Denbigh Town Hall today for the DVSC Denbighshire Volunteering Fair! 💛

Come along and say hello, find out more about The Hygiene Bank – North Wales, and discover how you can get involved.

📍 Denbigh Town Hall
⏰ Here until 4pm today!

24/09/2026

Thank you to customers of Boots UK in Penrhyn Bay for your amazing donations in our collection box! These donations will help support our Community Partners across North Wales, getting essential hygiene products to people who need them.

19/09/2026

All set up The Old Peoples Club, Abergele for the Abergele Community Market today - lots of lovely items for sale come on down and have a look!

17/09/2026

Thank you to The Hygiene Bank - North Wales for their generous and varied donation. From toothpaste to sanitary products these are essential items that people experiencing financial hardship can struggle to afford just as much as food.

Donations like this help us provide a little more of what people need to get through difficult times. 💚

08/06/2026

Today, our Project Co-Ordinator Mark made the journey to Penygroes to welcome our newest Community Partner, Yr Orsaf:

We are delighted to be working with an organisation that is so deeply committed to supporting local people through a wide range of services and activities.

Partnerships like this help us reach more people experiencing hygiene poverty, ensuring essential products get to those who need them, where they need them.

A warm welcome to Yr Orsaf – we look forward to working together to make a difference in the community. 💙

Address

Abergele

Website

https://linktr.ee/hygienebanknw

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