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Why Traditional Fundraising Falls Short
Every school needs extra funds — for books, trips, playgrounds and everyday essentials. But bake sales and raffles take huge effort for little return, and asking parents for cash again and again feels awkward.
What if your school could raise hundreds of pounds in one go — without costing parents a penny?
What Makes RecycleKind Better?
  • Highest payouts:

    We pay 50p/kg (£500 per tonne) — nearly double typical schemes.

    Example market rate: Bag2School currently states 30p/kg (£300/tonne).
  • Next-day payment:

    Money in your school’s bank account within 24 hours.
  • On-site weighing:

    Fully transparent — your team sees the total weight and payout.
  • No bins, no mess:

    One-day collection. Nothing sits on site.
  • No obligations:

    No contracts. No branded bags. No minimum volume.
  • Promotion made easy:

    Ready-to-use posters, messages and templates for parents and staff.

See how much more your school could raise

500
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RecycleKind £250
School Bag Scheme
£150 [-£100]
Clothing Bank
£125 [-£125]

Your Annual Impact

Your school could raise £200 more a year with RecycleKind.

Boost Your School's Funds
A Personal Note to Headteachers
“
Dear Headteacher,

We know you've got bigger concerns than clothing collections.
Curriculum. Staffing. Budgets. Ofsted.
The hundred things that landed on your desk this morning alone.
But here's something worth two minutes of your time:
You're working with a partner who values your school's donations at £300 per tonne or less. We value them at £500. Same work. Same collection. £200 more per tonne.
You didn't build your career accepting "good enough" when better exists.

Our promise: we'll show up on time, weigh everything in front of you, and pay you the next day. Simple, transparent, done.
RecycleKind Team
Why Schools Love RecycleKind
Samantha T.
PTA Chair, Hampshire
I was honestly surprised how easy it was. Parents loved the idea and we raised over £300 with minimal effort.
Claire W.
Office Manager, Reading
No forms, no contracts, no containers. They just came, collected the bags, weighed them, and paid us. So simple.
£233
Mr. Patel.
Headteacher, Surrey
We were amazed how smoothly everything went. Parents brought in bags and RecycleKind picked them up exactly at the agreed time — and the money (£486) was in our account the next day!
— Jane R.
PTA Treasurer, Berkshire
Our PTA usually struggles to get volunteers, but this was the easiest fundraiser we’ve ever done. No contracts, no storage issues, just a simple collection.
£182
Small school? No space? No problem.
We can collect from a parent’s house, a community hall, or another local drop-off point.
And it’s not just schools:
nurseries, scout groups and other community organisations can also book a free collection and raise funds the easy way.
How much can your school raise?
A medium-sized school can collect around 1.5 tonnes of clothes per year.
  • At £300 per tonne (the rate many providers pay), that’s about £450 for your PTA.

  • With RecycleKind’s £500 per tonne, t
    he same collection raises £750.
    Almost double what many schools receive elsewhere.
And what does £750 mean for your school?
It’s enough to:
  • Buy 100–150 new reading books
  • Fund a coach for a school trip
  • Replace worn-out PE kits
  • Restock art & science supplies
  • Upgrade playground equipment
  • …and cover many of the everyday things schools always need
Turn clutter into cash — in one simple collection
No contracts. No minimums. Next-day payment.
Book Your Free Collection
Already Have a Clothing Bank? Here’s the Catch
Many schools assume a permanent bin is “better than nothing.” In reality, bins often mean:
  • Lower payouts — typically 10–35p/kg, about half of what we pay
  • Unclear reporting — limited visibility over weight and timing
  • Low engagement — families forget the bin is there
  • Visual clutter — a corner of the playground turns into storage
  • Slower payments — sometimes weeks to receive funds
  • Little control — you don’t see what’s counted or when
Not sure what your bin really brings in — or where it goes?
It might be time to rethink.
Try RecycleKind once
No contract. No commitment. Just results.
What We Collect
  • Accepted (✓):
    ✓ Children’s & adults’ clothing
    ✓ Paired shoes
    ✓ Bags, belts, bras, jewellery
    ✓ Soft toys
    ✓ Bed linen
  • Not accepted (✗):
    ✗ Pillows, duvets, blankets
    ✗ Dirty or damaged items
    ✗ School uniforms (with or without logo)
    ✗ Corporate/workwear
    ✗ Textile offcuts, yarns
    ✗ Carpets, rugs, mats

We never send usable items to landfill — everything is reused or recycled responsibly
📍We are actively working with schools in the following postcode areas:

RG, SL, HP, KT, TW, UB,
HA, WD, GU, PO, SO

If you're based nearby, feel free to reach out — we may still be able to help!
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How It Works
Register your school (once)
Quick online form
(under 1 minute). We’ll confirm your best date and time.

Spread the word
Use our posters, emails and reminder messages to inform families.
Collection day
We arrive on time, weigh everything on-site and take it away.
You’ll receive a live GPS tracking link on collection morning to follow our vehicle and see the driver’s ETA.
Get paid
50p/kg (£500 per tonne) paid to your school’s bank account next working day.

Celebrate
Receive a Certificate of Achievement and share the impact with your community.
Track the van live on collection day — GPS link for nominated school contacts
Book Your Free Collection
We provide a full Promotion Pack with ready-to-use posters, leaflets and parent messages (email & WhatsApp templates).

➡️ Your digital Promotion Pack will be sent to you right after your booking is confirmed, so you’ll have everything ready to share with parents in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Email us at hello@recyclekind.co.uk — we’re happy to help.
Let’s Turn Clutter Into Cash — Together
One-day event. 50p/kg.
Paid next day. No contracts. No bins. No catches.
Try RecycleKind once — and feel the difference.
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RecycleKind is a registered Waste Carrier (License no. CBDL604598). Fully compliant with UK regulations.