Other Ways to Give
Food Donations
Every week we give away food to those of our clients who have no support at all. Our food bank helps to alleviate some degree of food poverty and gives our clients some choice, nutrition and variety in their weekly groceries.
This group has been going for over over 15 years, run almost entirely by volunteers. We buy most of our food from supermarkets and a local grocer but are also very grateful to those who have donated food directly.
Recommended Donations
We buy these every week – it would be fantastic if you could donate anything on the list so we can save money for other vital services
Food Items
- Chickpeas
- Fruit juice
- Coffee
- Red kidney beans
- Milk
- Hot chocolate
- Sweetcorn
- Jam/Marmalade
- Sugar
- Chopped tomatoes
- Breakfast cereal
- Rice
- Any tinned fish
- Mayonnaise
- Tomato ketchup
Toiletries / Household
- Shower gel
- Shampoo/Conditioner 2 in 1
- Toilet rolls
- Sanitary towels
- Toothpaste
You can bring any donations to reception at Nottingham Refugee Forum or contact us on info@nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk
Thank you!
Play the Rainbow Lottery
If you feel inspired, or just lucky, you can become a Rainbow Lottery player, support our LGBTQ+ Project for as little as £1 per week, and hope to hit the £25,000 jackpot one day!
Our Volunteering & Engagement Manager Barbara recently won £2,000 by playing –
“I’ve been working at Nottingham Refugee Forum for over 13 years and have been playing the #rainbowlottery for almost three years. I never expected to win anything, but it has been my small way of supporting our LGBTQ+ project… winning the lottery does happen to ordinary people like me!”
Give As You Live
Want to help us raise vital funds for refugees and asylum seekers in Nottinghamshire? You can just by shopping via Give as you Live Online!
When you shop at over 6,000 top stores including John Lewis & Partners, Expedia and Marks & Spencer via Give as you Live Online, they’ll turn a percentage of your spend into funds for us!
Simply sign up, search for the retailer and start shopping. Easy to set up and makes a huge difference!
Business purchases
Do you make regular purchases for a company? You can help generate donations when you buy printer ink, book train tickets and hotel rooms, or order any other workplace essentials
You can sign up, select us as your chosen charity and we will receive extra donations.
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving is an easy and tax-efficient way to donate regularly to charity straight from your gross pay. More than 4,000 employers currently offer Payroll Giving. It is a great way to support the future of the Forum and offer a warm welcome to families and individuals who live as refugees in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire.
Payroll Giving is paid through PAYE from someone’s wages. Your employer needs to set up and run the Payroll Giving Scheme, you can increase or cancel your donation at any time through your payroll department. Many workplaces offer to match their employees’ donations. Check with your employer to see if they can make your donation go even further.
Employers can contact a Payroll Giving agency such as Charitable Giving, CAF or Charities Trust, to set up a Scheme. You won’t be charged for setting up a Payroll Giving scheme, and there’s no need to purchase new software.