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Donate to Divert
Turning surplus stock into humanitarian aid. Reducing waste, costs, and environmental impact for UK businesses.
Donate to Divert offers a smarter solution to turn your surplus stock into a force for good.
Donate to Divert offers UK businesses a smarter way to turn surplus stock into a force for good.
Hope and Aid Direct’s Donate to Divert programme helps organisations reduce waste disposal costs, meet sustainability targets, and support humanitarian aid. Instead of destroying surplus goods you can no longer sell, you can donate them to communities in need.
Every year, the UK generates around 40million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste. Much of it is still usable but ends up in landfill or incineration.
Businesses pay heavily for waste disposal. Beyond the financial cost, destruction of usable goods carries environmental and reputational risks. Donate your surplus stock today.
Why UK businesses choose Donate to Divert
1. Cut waste disposal costs
Instead of paying for destruction, your company can reduce waste management costs andeven claim tax relief on stock write-offs.
2. Strengthen ESG & CSR performance
Donate usable stock to a trusted UK charity and demonstrate clear Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) impact.
3. Protect your brand reputation
All goods are distributed responsibly through vetted humanitarian partners and never resold improperly.
4. Support the circular economy
Keep usable products in circulation, reduce landfill waste, and lower carbon emissions while supporting humanitarian aid.
The real benefits of Donate to Divert to your business
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Cost reduction: Save money on waste disposal and destruction fees
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Tax benefits: Claim relief through standard tax filings on donated surplus stock
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Compliance-ready process: A secure, simple and fully traceable donation journey
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Impact reporting: Evidence carbon savings and waste diversion for stakeholder
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Future-proofing: Stay ahead of legislation such as the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS
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ESG impact: Reduce your environmental footprint while supporting communities in crisis
What can be donated?
We work with manufacturers, wholesalers, and large retailers across the UK to divert excess stock from disposal.
As part of Donate to Direct scheme donations can include:
Non-perishable food and drink
Toiletries and hygiene products
Clothing and footwear
Bedding and household goods
Medical supplies
If your products are safe and usable, they can make a real difference to people in need. We are currently sending aid to Ukraine supporting people displaced by the war and also working with hospitals, care homes and schools.
Who we already work with
Leading UK businesses are already benefitting. Henry Schein (the world’s largest provider of healthcare solutions to dental and medical practitioners) and Whitbread (owners of Premier Inn) are among some of our corporate partners.
Both companies have reduced their waste disposal costs while supporting Hope and Aid Direct’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and beyond. See our latest partner case study: Henry Schein – Turning unused inventory into humanitarian aid.
Become a Donate to Divert partner today
Don’t let usable stock go to waste. Instead, turn it into life-changing aid.
📧 esg@hopeandaiddirect.org.uk