Welcome and essentials pack items are always needed for providing the initial gesture of kindness that we wish to extend to all those arriving in Scotland. You can find details below of all of the items that we need regularly and also some of those that we can’t accept. 

In order to be able to respond flexibly to the needs of those arriving; to raise awareness of refugee rights in the local community; and to host events that bring old and new Scots together, we rely on your cash donations. We can make your money go a really long way!

How can I make a cash donation?

What items do you need right now?

Where can I drop off items?

How can I make a cash donation?
 

You can make a cash donation to support our work in one of the following ways:

What items do you need right now?
 

Due to limited storage space, we need to be careful about what items we can accept at this time. Please see what items we currently can and cannot take below:

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Items we can take

Items we cannot take

• Non-perishable food
  View our list
   

• Toiletries
  View our list
   

• Welcome Pack items
  View our list

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• Tech items like mobile phones, laptops, tablets and chargers (even lone ones!)
   

• Board games
   

• Jigsaws
   

• Colouring books and pens
   

• Toys that are clean, in full working order with all parts present
   

• Adult rucksacks
   

• Blankets

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• Books for teenagers

• Any clothing or shoes
   

• Duvets and bedding
   

• Impractical shoes like high-heels
   

• Pictures, prints and decorative items
   

• Car seats
   

•  Furniture​

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• Handbags
   

• Summer and party wear
   

• Dinner sets
   

• Towels
   

• Large, bulky, plastic toys like play kitchens
   

• Cutlery
   

• Cuddly toys
   

• Pots and pans

This list will be updated as our requirements change. If you are unsure about whether we can accept your item(s), please contact enquiries@refuweegee.co.uk.

Where can I drop off items?
 

We deliver over 150 welcome and essentials packs every week - from food and clothing to toiletries and pushchairs. The items we need are ever-changing so please check the live list below before dropping items off to us.

We've put together a list of the standard items that go into our welcome packs in our Welcome Pack Appeal and donations guide. Donations can be made as complete welcome packs or as individual items.

If you are donating higher value/technology items i.e. mobile phones or laptops, please come up to the Third Floor of 1 Cadogan Square to drop off in person.