More than £1m has been raised for a lifesaving service through textile recycling.
Textile recycling operator BIU Group has been in partnership with the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance since August 2006, placing textile recycling banks across the two counties and collecting the donations made to them. Now, £1m has been raised for the charity.
People can donate their unwanted clothes, shoes, bags, bedding and household textiles.
Bill Sivewright, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Chief Executive Officer said: “Fundraising for charities takes many forms, but we believe that recycling adds another dimension of benefit for those people we support. The funds raised are certainly significant and a great source of regular income for the Charity. However, the fact that we are also helping the planet in a wider context through effective recycling is a tremendous plus point. Our relationship with BIU has strengthened over the years and we are absolutely delighted to be celebrating this incredible milestone with them.”
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