Intersecond Ltd is not a UK charity, but works in cooperation with Azzara, a charity in Lithuania (registered no. 124013046). Intersecond Ltd is the appointed agent in the UK and Ireland for Azzara and is responsible for collecting unwanted clothing, to be sold in support of the “Do Not Delay!” project. This is an important project that provides information and screenings for women in Lithuania, to help prevent breast cancer.
2. Very often we receive calls where our donors are asking the question: “You are doing such a great job raising funds for charities, providing people with working place and supporting business in the UK, but why would you not help one of our local or national charities? In our society people die every day because they are not getting some medical treatment on time (kidneys transplants, cancer diagnostics or some surgery...) We do understand and support people abroad and indeed we support our local charities too. But you could do so much more by helping our charities to raise funds and so save lives here, in the UK...”
Dear members of public, we are more than delighted to collaborate with UK charities: national, local, big or small as long as a charity is genuine and doing what it says. We will do our best for any charity as we don’t just fundraise, we care.
Dear charities’ representatives, Intersecond LTD provides charities with vital funds by collecting door to door and selling second hand clothes, we will be happy to consider and discuss any cooperation offers from big and small charities. You will have all documents that you need for your financial records and the official Cooperation agreement is signed before we start our work with you. We do our best to insure the high standards of our work and we can provide your charity with additional income without any hassle for your organisation.
3. I get so many bags/leaflets/stickers, how do you expect me to donate to all of them?
We are aware that some households receive many collection bags/leaflets/stickers from different charities and organizations. We understand that it is impossible to donate to all. Please do not feel any commitment to donate or any frustration if you cannot or do not wish to donate. This is not compulsory, it is absolutely voluntary and totally up to you who you wish to support. If you do not wish to donate any cloth, please feel free to use our collection bags for your household needs (please bear in mind that our bags are biodegradable and would not harm the environment).
4. Do your workers speak English?
Our workers are not highly qualified people and in some cases their knowledge of English is not very good.
Important note!
We are kindly asking you not to leave your donation bags outside over night as they may get stolen. Please always leave your donations outside on the morning before 9am. This will help prevent any illegal collections (theft) of our donation bags. Thank you for your support.
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During 2009 our monthly donations to the "Do Not Delay!" project have risen from £1200 a month to £5000 a month. That made up £46,600 the breast cancer prevention programme has received from us this year.
Environment friendly biodegradable plastic bags
Environment friendly biodegradable plastic bags are now used for the "Do Not Delay!".Project collections. These bags are made of plastics which decompose in landfill in approximately 24 months leaving a non-toxic residue. Thank you from Intersecond!
The Intersecond team would like to thank everyone who has already given clothing donations - these mean a great deal to us, to our partner Azzara and to the women in Lithuania who are benefiting from the "Do Not Delay!" project.
