How we Donated 37 Sleeping Bags to Salvation Army
We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has donated so far! The involvement from local businesses has been overwhelming. We’re so grateful for all your efforts.
We will be entering all those that donate into a prize draw to win a Christmas Hamper! If you haven’t donated yet, but would like to, flick down to the end of this post where you will find out contact information.
See below a live feed of everyone who has donated so far.

Friday 6th December
Today, we collected a few sleeping bags from amazing local business’ in the Mansfield area. Here they are;
Linney Group
The support from Linney has been incredible, with several people from within the business purchasing a sleeping bag to help the homeless this winter. Thank you, so far to;
Chris Rees
Dave Taylor
Karolyn Gamble
Julie Klein
Claire Tennant
Mick Wright
A special shout out to Kim Moore, who has really gone the extra mile to rally the Linney troops into action for this great cause! Thank you Kim!
Wednesday 11th
The collections continue today at Jet Press Ltd!
Jet Press
Jet Press are a real company of the people here in Mansfield and are well known for their involvement in local charity work.
Thank you so much to all the staff at Jet Press for your ‘whip-round’ to contribute of 4 sleeping bags to the homeless!
Tuesday 17th December
Tuesday saw our biggest donation day yet!! Keep reading to find out more…
West Notts College
We have been completely blown away by the efforts of West Notts College! The Students Union of the college have been fundraising since they became aware of our campaign through straight donations, raffles and bake sales. They have donated a whopping 15 sleeping bags!! Plus extra waterproof bags for keeping personal belongings dry in this awful weather.
Thanks so much to each and every one of you that has helped with fundraising! We loved coming up to see you all, it was a wonderful morning.
Photo’s coming soon!
A big Shout out to Damien and team at Midas creative who have donated 2 sleeping bags! Thank you for popping in on Tuesday to see us and drop off the sleeping bags.
These guys went the extra mile of ordering several sleeping bags to ensure the ones they got were waterproof! Amazing effort guys. A big thank you!
Thank you to Gail and the whole team from Persimmon homes! Persimmon homes save throughout the year to contribute to several charities, this year alongside other donations they decided to pull their money together to purchase an amazing 6 sleeping bags for our cause!
What an amazing company with such great values. Thank you!!
It was great to see the team at Persimmon homes on Tuesday and have a quick chat and collect the sleeping bags.
Thank you to Andrew, Sally-Anne and Amy at Collier Antiques for your interest in this great cause!
It was a lovely ride out to pick these up from their home/headquarters! A huuge thanks for your support and efforts to keep a homeless person warm this Winter!
Andy Maile from Utility Warehouse Authorised Distributor!
Andy managed to sneak in a last minute donation this week, so a big thank you Andy for your dedication to this cause to get sleeping bags to the homeless before Christmas!!
It doesn’t stop with business’!
Local Mansfield resident Jan dropped by the office to donate a sleeping bag and carry bags to help the homeless. Jan we are so impressed by your dedication, such a humble gesture, thank you!
That’s a wrap!
We’re all done with the donations! THANK YOU!!!
This whole campaign would not have been the success it has been without the help of all you wonderful business’ and people.
Together we have made a big difference to the people that are living in the streets in our local area.
If you would like to ask us any questions or find out more about this campaign you can reach us on:
01623 656 303
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