Your donations
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!
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer and would like to claim Gift Aid on any donations made to us, please download our Gift Aid form and return to ruth@refuweegee.co.uk
What items do you need right now?
At our free shop, we are distributing more than ever. Our shop means we can invite people in to choose the items they need, so we can accept and distribute a wider variety of items. If it something that will help a person create a home and/or feel more themselves, then we can likely pass it on!
LIVE
Items we can take
Items we cannot take
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​Books
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Travel cots
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Opened and/or used toiletries
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Women's clothing​
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Men's formal clothes & formal shoes
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Duvets
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School bags (pencil cases appreciated too)
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Snacks (biscuits, crisps, noodles, fruit)
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Toiletries (all mens and womens)
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Nappies (size 3 and up)
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Household items (clean)
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Prams (doubles, newborns, pushchairs)
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Baby & kids clothing (from 6months to 16years)
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Footwear for all ages and sizes
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Toys (dolls, games, creative play)
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Comfy & warm menswear (esp. trainers and jackets)
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Women's jackets and accessories i.e handbags, scarves)
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Suitcases, Bags for Life, Backpacks
Furniture and bulk donations
We have paused accepting bulk donations for the time being, while we are in the middle of moving offices. Whilst we do this, we hope that you’ll understand and keep your donations with you until we fully reopen.
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.
Drop off to our HQ
You'll find us at 24 George Square, G2 1EQ and you can drop off items Monday - Friday from 9.30am - 5.00pm. We're also open late on Tuesdays until 7.30pm.
You can drop your donations off at our back entrance on Anchor Lane. Simply call reception on 0141 401 0756 when you're in the lane and we'll open up the back doors for you.
by car
on foot
You can drop off your donations by ringing our buzzer where you will be welcomed into our main building. Please bring your donations to our reception on floor 3.
Non-perishable food items and toiletries only
Monday - Friday
8.00am - 5.30pm
Please remember our golden rule; if you wouldn't give it to someone you do know, don't give it to someone you don't know.