Written questions

Clothing: Charities

2026-05-13 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 1349 · Official question

Nadia Whittome

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of regulations governing charity-branded clothing collection bins operated by commercial companies.

Answer

Charity clothing collection banks operated by commercial companies can provide a regular source of income for charities whilst supporting the reuse and recycling of unwanted items. Companies operating collection banks must have written agreements with the...