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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
Just wondering if anyone give a any of their free time to help out?
I've recently started working with Redbox. They are a charity that provide sanitary products, and pants/tights to girls aged from 10 - 18 ish whose parents can't afford these essentials. Anyone at school or college basically.
I knew this was an issue in under privileged areas of the world but in the UK? Ffs!!
Ps there are donation points in loads of places!!
Anyway the point of this thread is to say if you have a bit of free time it's an amazing thing to do. |
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over a year ago
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Yep I’m a full time instructor in the Sea Cadet, of the 3 main cadet organisations, were the only on that isn’t funded by the MOD, but instead is part of the Marine Society. My main role is teaching history or our organisation and that of the Navy’s and also how to do parade style marching drill. I’m also their physical training Instructor. |
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I give a bulk of my weekend free time to a couple of animal shelters. Helping to clean out cages, assist with re-homing, showing visitors around, etc. I also volunteer at their charity shops too, and help with fundraising events they hold. |
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How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess. |
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over a year ago
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess. "
I know of a family of 3 girls whose mum died when they were little. Their dad was single handedly trying to raise them, worked a day job then nights as a cabbie to make ends meet. So while money wasn't the issue, the girls were to embarrassed to ask their dad for money to buy sanitary products and dad being a man and no doubt still grieving whilst trying his hardest to support them, didn't even think about it. The girls used wadded up tissue at the time of the month.
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I caused hilarity in my office when we were doing a collection for our local refuge for Xmas.
I went to Cost co and brought a trolley load of sanitary towels and deodorant.
It went down very well the other end period poverty is a very real and embarrassing thing for some. |
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
I know of a family of 3 girls whose mum died when they were little. Their dad was single handedly trying to raise them, worked a day job then nights as a cabbie to make ends meet. So while money wasn't the issue, the girls were to embarrassed to ask their dad for money to buy sanitary products and dad being a man and no doubt still grieving whilst trying his hardest to support them, didn't even think about it. The girls used wadded up tissue at the time of the month.
They would have benefited greatly from a charity like this "
Has anyone actually started a charity or something up to help young girls get the supplies they need? Like the girls above if there was somewhere they could go? If not someone totally should!
Bit like food banks but with tampons etc.
Danish x |
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"Just wondering if anyone give a any of their free time to help out?
I've recently started working with Redbox. They are a charity that provide sanitary products, and pants/tights to girls aged from 10 - 18 ish whose parents can't afford these essentials. Anyone at school or college basically.
I knew this was an issue in under privileged areas of the world but in the UK? Ffs!!
Ps there are donation points in loads of places!!
Anyway the point of this thread is to say if you have a bit of free time it's an amazing thing to do."
You’re very kind doing this with your free time.
I remember always sharing my pack of my pads with my best friend in secondary school. Her family were a proper benefit scrounging family, her mother always had money for super kings and alcohol. I feel 11-18 year olds should be provided free sanitary towels. |
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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
I know of a family of 3 girls whose mum died when they were little. Their dad was single handedly trying to raise them, worked a day job then nights as a cabbie to make ends meet. So while money wasn't the issue, the girls were to embarrassed to ask their dad for money to buy sanitary products and dad being a man and no doubt still grieving whilst trying his hardest to support them, didn't even think about it. The girls used wadded up tissue at the time of the month.
They would have benefited greatly from a charity like this
Has anyone actually started a charity or something up to help young girls get the supplies they need? Like the girls above if there was somewhere they could go? If not someone totally should!
Bit like food banks but with tampons etc.
Danish x"
there is one in brighton |
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
I know of a family of 3 girls whose mum died when they were little. Their dad was single handedly trying to raise them, worked a day job then nights as a cabbie to make ends meet. So while money wasn't the issue, the girls were to embarrassed to ask their dad for money to buy sanitary products and dad being a man and no doubt still grieving whilst trying his hardest to support them, didn't even think about it. The girls used wadded up tissue at the time of the month.
They would have benefited greatly from a charity like this
Has anyone actually started a charity or something up to help young girls get the supplies they need? Like the girls above if there was somewhere they could go? If not someone totally should!
Bit like food banks but with tampons etc.
Danish xthere is one in brighton "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess. "
It's extremely real, and has been for years. I've worked with vulnerable families and young women who have been in such a bad financial position that they have had to choose between sanitary products or food. Food will win every time. Although you can buy tampons, pads etc for less than £1, that £1 can also buy a loaf of bread and a couple of tins of beans. Toilet roll from the public toilets replaces pads. It's unbelievable in this day and age that so many women are faced with period poverty.  |
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I always put sanitary items & toiletries in with food bank collections. Sometimes nappies & wipes too.
I hate what our country is turning in to. Not so great Britain.
My best friend works for a charity which amongst other areas rehouses prisoners on release, finds homes for victims of domestic abuse etc... I do a bit of fundraising with them but will be looking at doing more shortly.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
It's extremely real, and has been for years. I've worked with vulnerable families and young women who have been in such a bad financial position that they have had to choose between sanitary products or food. Food will win every time. Although you can buy tampons, pads etc for less than £1, that £1 can also buy a loaf of bread and a couple of tins of beans. Toilet roll from the public toilets replaces pads. It's unbelievable in this day and age that so many women are faced with period poverty. "
I also work for a charity |
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Everyone i know is really skint (including me), so i've bought 8 loaves of bread and 6 bags of potatoes, 4 tubs of margarine, 3 bags of onions and that will be feeding my family and friends for the week. Not bad for £27 i guess. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
I know of a family of 3 girls whose mum died when they were little. Their dad was single handedly trying to raise them, worked a day job then nights as a cabbie to make ends meet. So while money wasn't the issue, the girls were to embarrassed to ask their dad for money to buy sanitary products and dad being a man and no doubt still grieving whilst trying his hardest to support them, didn't even think about it. The girls used wadded up tissue at the time of the month.
They would have benefited greatly from a charity like this
Has anyone actually started a charity or something up to help young girls get the supplies they need? Like the girls above if there was somewhere they could go? If not someone totally should!
Bit like food banks but with tampons etc.
Danish x"
Yes ~ Redbox |
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"Spent 10 years coaching kids
But the parents were a nightmare
So i volunteer for nothing snymore"
We’re you coaching football by any chance mate? I coach Rugby and the parents are generally a really good bunch.
In 2019 can someone explain to me how sanitary products are not free like condoms are? This is not on, women and young girls are are missing out on these products die to the price!!! Outrageous. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I help at the local dig shelter when I can, buy them good and blankets as well.
I set up a charity with another family about 13 years ago for children with disabilities to meet up at weekends and socialise, play sports together at. Got a national lottery grant, a school offered their services for equipment and a sports hall for free. The school took it over about 5 years ago, still going strong. |
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"Thanks for all of your responses. I've just collected from a gym and now have 2 big Sainsbury's bags full of essentials "
I just looked on their website & there was no project near me so thought i’d look in to it. Turns out from FB there is! So i’ve Messaged them offering my services  . thank you for highlighting this charity xx
J x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Spent 10 years coaching kids
But the parents were a nightmare
So i volunteer for nothing snymore
We’re you coaching football by any chance mate? I coach Rugby and the parents are generally a really good bunch.
In 2019 can someone explain to me how sanitary products are not free like condoms are? This is not on, women and young girls are are missing out on these products die to the price!!! Outrageous. "
rugby all thinking there kids the next big thing when there utterly average then backbiting like kids |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not charity as such but FA qualified football coach and run 2 of my local junior teams but like pmf has said parents are bloody hard work so never easy but absolutely love it x |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Thanks for all of your responses. I've just collected from a gym and now have 2 big Sainsbury's bags full of essentials
I just looked on their website & there was no project near me so thought i’d look in to it. Turns out from FB there is! So i’ve Messaged them offering my services . thank you for highlighting this charity xx
J x "
That's brilliant.
It's very humbling reading what some of you guys and gals do  |
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By *IG08Man
over a year ago
Tadworth |
At the start of the year i started volunteering for a charity in Surrey. Their main focus is food banks for the local area I live in. They also support a home that houses up to 15 women who have been the victims of domestic abuse, take elderly people on days out and help ex convicts get back into the work place
I'm now committed to putting on a large charity event to raise funds in August this year
Yes it does feel great to give something back and support the local community
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"Spent 10 years coaching kids
But the parents were a nightmare
So i volunteer for nothing snymore
We’re you coaching football by any chance mate? I coach Rugby and the parents are generally a really good bunch.
In 2019 can someone explain to me how sanitary products are not free like condoms are? This is not on, women and young girls are are missing out on these products die to the price!!! Outrageous. "
In Scotland the government spends £5million per year putting free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities, plus making them available to low income homes. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Spent 10 years coaching kids
But the parents were a nightmare
So i volunteer for nothing snymore
We’re you coaching football by any chance mate? I coach Rugby and the parents are generally a really good bunch.
In 2019 can someone explain to me how sanitary products are not free like condoms are? This is not on, women and young girls are are missing out on these products die to the price!!! Outrageous.
In Scotland the government spends £5million per year putting free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities, plus making them available to low income homes. "
I never knew that. Scotland seems to do loads of good stuff, that and education no fees etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I run a charitable group that takes disabied children and their families on days out during the summer holidays. Plus I work with the LA on their SEND policies x |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I help run a mental.health community cafe. We now also have a plot of land for people to do some garding. We are a registered charity and at the moment in talks with the lottery funding"
Speak to your local garden centre, they often are happy to donate plants and stuff |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I've done a couple of sponsered bike rides for the dog shelter where I got my boy from. Doing a 100 mile one in the summer. Like to help them out with food and blankets as well as often as I can."
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
Stoke area |
After my local swingers club did a huge collection for the local food bank, I did some work there. I didn't realise that it's not just about giving out food.
People are given debt advise and helped with CVs. They can use a computer to access jobs. There is a little cafe area, with free tea and coffee and chance to talk with volunteers. Lots of leaflets and people are signposted to charities and help available.
So much more than just handing over food! People can only access the food bank 3 times....so they need help to cope beyond that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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 brilliant cause OP, I’ve recently started helping with this charity ~ well on target to get the boxes where we need them to be.
Let’s put a stop to Period Poverty in 2019! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No. My free time is quite rare so I tend to use it selfishly, my charitable giving is financial via salary sacrifice, I give to 4 charities every month. |
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"Spent 10 years coaching kids
But the parents were a nightmare
So i volunteer for nothing snymore
We’re you coaching football by any chance mate? I coach Rugby and the parents are generally a really good bunch.
In 2019 can someone explain to me how sanitary products are not free like condoms are? This is not on, women and young girls are are missing out on these products die to the price!!! Outrageous. "
Condoms are free to keep other costs down, by preventing children (saves on child benefit)and protection from STIs (saves NHS money).
If sanitary towels are free or not it doesn't really affect anyone other than the person having their period. We're only women so not very important on the scale of things. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
" brilliant cause OP, I’ve recently started helping with this charity ~ well on target to get the boxes where we need them to be.
Let’s put a stop to Period Poverty in 2019!"
Yessssss Roxi *fist pump* x |
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"Thanks for all of your responses. I've just collected from a gym and now have 2 big Sainsbury's bags full of essentials
I just looked on their website & there was no project near me so thought i’d look in to it. Turns out from FB there is! So i’ve Messaged them offering my services . thank you for highlighting this charity xx
J x
That's brilliant.
It's very humbling reading what some of you guys and gals do "
We’re meeting for coffee soon!! I’m so glad to be able to use my spare time doing something worthwhile xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I heard on local radio today that a local council is going to be providing sanitary products free in schools due to girls skipping school because of embarrassment over being unable to provide their own. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" brilliant cause OP, I’ve recently started helping with this charity ~ well on target to get the boxes where we need them to be.
Let’s put a stop to Period Poverty in 2019!
Yessssss Roxi *fist pump* x"
Now split donations between here and the local Foodbank
Shocking to hear in our local area that some girls miss out on school because they don’t have any protection, or they use things like newspaper and risk an embarrassing accident. Makes me sad and angry x
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess. "
You can buy a menstrual cup for £2.27 (which is reusable) |
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
You can buy a menstrual cup for £2.27 (which is reusable)"
Not everyone can get on with a menstrual cup, I can't!
I tried for a few months and had to use sanitary towels too just to prevent any embarrassing accidents. If you have no money how can you afford to buy both the cup and towels?
Period poverty is very real and at times I've been unable to afford to buy sanitary products. If you've only got a couple of pounds to keep you going you have to choose what you need most.
At my poorest moment I needed to buy food for myself, food for my cat and sanitary products. I bought the cat food. I sneaked off to my mum's when she was out and stole a bit of food out of her cupboards and freezer but not enough so she would notice (her cupboards are always very full). I used wadded up toilet paper instead of proper sanitary products.
I was too embarrassed to admit I was struggling and ask my mum to help me out with some money! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
You can buy a menstrual cup for £2.27 (which is reusable)"
Young girls & teenagers are going to struggle with a menstrual cup. Surveys have shown that the preferred sanitary product for that age groups are pads.
There are also washable knickers that I’ve seen being advertised, they could prove in time to be another alternative.
What you also need to appreciate is that some families choose not to buy sanitary products for their girls and use the money for other things.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just wondering if anyone give a any of their free time to help out?
I've recently started working with Redbox. They are a charity that provide sanitary products, and pants/tights to girls aged from 10 - 18 ish whose parents can't afford these essentials. Anyone at school or college basically.
I knew this was an issue in under privileged areas of the world but in the UK? Ffs!!
Ps there are donation points in loads of places!!
Anyway the point of this thread is to say if you have a bit of free time it's an amazing thing to do."
I love this! Such a worthy cause and something I support totally. I always double up sanitary products, one for me, one to donate.
As for me I volunteer for a local initiative called community games, local creative groups such as dance and martial arts and drama all in one place offering free sessions to local families, it's a great day! Hard work but fun. |
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I love this thread!!! I work for a charity and am a trustee of charities... As far as volunteering goes have found trusteeship fits a 9-5!
There's a lot of names for the sector (not for profit, third sector etc.). I prefer voluntary sector because, while many charities need paid staff to operate, they are vastly outnumbered by 12 million people who volunteered formally every month last year. Great to see so many fabbers in there!
On period poverty (happy IWD by the way) charities like Bloody Good Period do awesome work. They've provided sanitary products to places like ours so people who need them can take for free. If I would volunteer for another charity it would be them! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I love this thread!!! I work for a charity and am a trustee of charities... As far as volunteering goes have found trusteeship fits a 9-5!
There's a lot of names for the sector (not for profit, third sector etc.). I prefer voluntary sector because, while many charities need paid staff to operate, they are vastly outnumbered by 12 million people who volunteered formally every month last year. Great to see so many fabbers in there!
On period poverty (happy IWD by the way) charities like Bloody Good Period do awesome work. They've provided sanitary products to places like ours so people who need them can take for free. If I would volunteer for another charity it would be them! "
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’ve spent the last 12 years working part time for a local charitable organisation, but I’m shifting my focus from that to the wider community and working on a local community transformation project |
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In agreement i don't get it also. I'm not saying all parents are not in real poverty but when you see the homes of some.
The homeless i have a issue with regarding this as they pay no bills in do in a vast amount of cases get benefit. Even if they can't carry loads around they go to fixed day centres were I'm sure can be left.
I tend to buy ready for next time over the month but spot a deal in have the money bulk buy. |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
I've worked within charity circles for several years.
Back in the late 90's, when unemployed, I worked as a volunteer driver for a Hospice in Hull. That entailed being one of 6 drivers out each day distributing, collecting and delivering stock between the central warehouse, 26 shops & customers homes.
Two years ago, I worked for British Heart Foundation in one of their shops in Hull, at weekends whilst unemployed again.
Nowadays, though in f/t work, I'm a member of the local branch of Lions Club International, carrying out a lot of Welfare tasks in the local community as well as supporting the Global goals within the world wide network. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Everyone i know is really skint (including me), so i've bought 8 loaves of bread and 6 bags of potatoes, 4 tubs of margarine, 3 bags of onions and that will be feeding my family and friends for the week. Not bad for £27 i guess."
That seems like a really weird selection |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"As a man retired how would i be able to give help a or advice to young menstrual girls"
Though the charity.
If you Google 'redbox' then your area you should be able to find a local drop off point for sanitary products. Or a link to pay pal or something like that if you'd rather made a financial donation. |
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"Just wondering if anyone give a any of their free time to help out?
I've recently started working with Redbox. They are a charity that provide sanitary products, and pants/tights to girls aged from 10 - 18 ish whose parents can't afford these essentials. Anyone at school or college basically.
I knew this was an issue in under privileged areas of the world but in the UK? Ffs!!
Ps there are donation points in loads of places!!
Anyway the point of this thread is to say if you have a bit of free time it's an amazing thing to do."
I honestly never knew this was an issue, unable to afford sanitary towels? Asda sanitary towels with wings 55p is unaffordable?
I didn't appreciate how dire things are for some. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Just wondering if anyone give a any of their free time to help out?
I've recently started working with Redbox. They are a charity that provide sanitary products, and pants/tights to girls aged from 10 - 18 ish whose parents can't afford these essentials. Anyone at school or college basically.
I knew this was an issue in under privileged areas of the world but in the UK? Ffs!!
Ps there are donation points in loads of places!!
Anyway the point of this thread is to say if you have a bit of free time it's an amazing thing to do.
I honestly never knew this was an issue, unable to afford sanitary towels? Asda sanitary towels with wings 55p is unaffordable?
I didn't appreciate how dire things are for some. "
I know, unbelievable isn't it? |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I’ve done some work with Redbox in schools. It’s a real issue for some and it starts for young people towards the end of primary school. "
My daughter's friend started her periods when she was in yr 5 (10)!!! |
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"I’ve done some work with Redbox in schools. It’s a real issue for some and it starts for young people towards the end of primary school.
My daughter's friend started her periods when she was in yr 5 (10)!!!"
I was 10. It’s very young and many are unprepared for it. |
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
You can buy a menstrual cup for £2.27 (which is reusable)
Young girls & teenagers are going to struggle with a menstrual cup. Surveys have shown that the preferred sanitary product for that age groups are pads.
There are also washable knickers that I’ve seen being advertised, they could prove in time to be another alternative.
What you also need to appreciate is that some families choose not to buy sanitary products for their girls and use the money for other things.
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My friends have bought the knickers for their girls but they are so expensive - I know on a per use basis probably very cost effective but such a big initial outlay x |
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"Just wondering if anyone give a any of their free time to help out?
I've recently started working with Redbox. They are a charity that provide sanitary products, and pants/tights to girls aged from 10 - 18 ish whose parents can't afford these essentials. Anyone at school or college basically.
I knew this was an issue in under privileged areas of the world but in the UK? Ffs!!
Ps there are donation points in loads of places!!
Anyway the point of this thread is to say if you have a bit of free time it's an amazing thing to do.
I honestly never knew this was an issue, unable to afford sanitary towels? Asda sanitary towels with wings 55p is unaffordable?
I didn't appreciate how dire things are for some. "
I had no idea that it was so widespread until I started donating to Redbox and the local Foodbank. Truly shocking in this day and age! |
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@ Lady Lick,
I’ve just see this on the Guardian online:
Philip Hammond will promise at Wednesday’s spring statement to end “period poverty” in English secondary schools by funding a scheme to make free sanitary products available from September to all girls. (Not restricted to those who recieve free meals).
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
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"@ Lady Lick,
I’ve just see this on the Guardian online:
Philip Hammond will promise at Wednesday’s spring statement to end “period poverty” in English secondary schools by funding a scheme to make free sanitary products available from September to all girls. (Not restricted to those who recieve free meals).
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Fantastic |
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"How much is a box of tampons? £1-2?
Im genuinely Intrigued by this 'period poverty' claim in the UK. I'm not saying it doesn't exist and perhaps I need to research it further but I find it astounding that families cannot spare the money in their budget for sanitary items when you can buy them from places like pound land etc. There is nothing that can be forsaken during a person's menstrual cycle to buy essentials like this?
I get that perhaps in a family of multiple women the cost might be higher.
Like I say, not saying it doesn't exist but just questioning it for my own benefit I guess.
You can buy a menstrual cup for £2.27 (which is reusable)
Young girls & teenagers are going to struggle with a menstrual cup. Surveys have shown that the preferred sanitary product for that age groups are pads.
There are also washable knickers that I’ve seen being advertised, they could prove in time to be another alternative.
What you also need to appreciate is that some families choose not to buy sanitary products for their girls and use the money for other things.
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Thanks for helping me appreciate that.
Where that is the case the issue is not one of poverty but one of neglect. |
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