The 'Give with Care’ campaign is launched this month and aims to help those who want to give to charity identify the genuine charitable appeals amongst the many leaflets and bags that get dropped through their letter boxes.
The Association of Charity Shops estimates that between £2.5 and £3 million is lost to charities through theft and people mistakenly giving unwanted clothing to commercial companies in the belief that they are giving to charity.
The campaign includes four top tips for spotting a genuine charity clothing collection:
