Re:fresh also provides personal hygiene items to the NEXUS project which offer the homeless cleaning facilities. Re:Fresh is a schools based project that provides toiletry and sanitary items to children and youth in need. It was established in 2015 in response to a growing awareness that many students are facing complex circumstances which means their basic hygiene requirements are not met. We dis
covered that by providing a simple bag of toiletries young people were empowered to take control and care for themselves. Re:fresh currently partners with several schools in the Wiltshire and Somerset area and in our first year of service, distributed approximately 250 wash bags to local youth. The response has been extremely encouraging and we are aware that this service is making a difference. What’s in a toiletry bag? We provide bags for males & females. Included are the following items:
shampoo
showergel
soap
toothbrush
toothpaste
sanitary towles
brush
deoderant
How can you help? Our vision is to build a reliable, ongoing service and we would love your help to achieve this. We rely on the donations and generosity of individuals, businesses, and local religious and community groups. If you would like to show your support for this project here are some ways you can help:
1. Donating Goods
We have various donation points where you can drop off any of the items listed. Please could we ask that the items are unused and suitable for young people. You may also feel inspired to set up a collection point in your work place - this would be great and we would love to hear from you if this is the case. Donation Points
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Frome
Frome Town Hall | Christchurch St West | Frome | BA11 1EB
Trowbridge
Information Centre | Trowbridge Civic Centre | St Steven's Place | BA14 8AH. One Stop | Marston Road | BA14 0lR. West Wilts Vineyard | Emmanuel's Yard | Church Street | Trowbridge | BA14 8RZ
Westbury
Boots Chemist | 9-11 High Street | Westbury | BA13 3BN
(For purchases made in Boots only)
The Laverton | Bratton Road | Westbury | BA13 3EN
Melksham
Your Next Office | Kingsbury House | Kingsbury Square | Melksham | SN12 6HL
Chippenham
Green Square | Methuen Park | Corsham | ChippenhamSN14 0GU
2. Financial Donations
You can also donate financially to Re:fresh. It costs approximately £10 to provide a well-equipped toiletry bag. You can give by texting REFR00 £10 to 70070, or by visiting: communityactionwestwilts.org. If you would like more information about financial donations please do contact us further. Refresh is a project co-ordinated by West Wilts Vineyard (charity no: 1118460) If you would like any further information please contact Jill Neighbour on:
[email protected]
Re:fresh is a project of West Wilts Vineyard charity no. 1118460
