Turn a Corner relies on donations of funds and items to keep running.
We welcome all donations (big or small) of books and other helpful items for the people affected by homelessness who visit our mobile library and support hub.
We welcome large or corporate donations – to discuss these please contact Sam at [email protected].
Turn a Corner beneficiary
How to donate items
Via Amazon wish list (daily items)
You can donate daily essential items by visiting our Amazon Wish List and purchasing them for delivery directly to our service. (Please note you can only use the Wish List feature if you have an Amazon account. Make sure you select the ‘Quaker Social Action’ delivery option at checkout.)
If you want to donate items in a different way, or to donate books
- Please have a look at our priority list below.
- You can post items to: Quaker Social Action, 17 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PJ.
- OR drop off items at the Turn a Corner van – see opening times/locations here.
Have questions? Contact us on [email protected] / 07824 038807.
Priority items
These are the items urgently needed by visitors to Turn a Corner.
Please contact us to arrange donations at [email protected] / 07824 038807.
Thank you very much for your support.
High priority Books
High priority Books
Comic books
Books in Eastern European languages
Wordsearch books
Sudoku
Adult colouring-in books
(No heavy or hardback books please)
Other priority books
Other priority books
Fiction
Non-fiction
Biography
Poetry
Quick reads
(No heavy or hardback books please)
Items needed all year round
Items needed all year round
Adult underwear – new only
Socks – new only
Warm coats
Footwear – clean and dry, large adult sizes
Gloves
Hats
Small quick dry towels
Backpacks
Summer items (drop off all year round)
Summer items (drop off all year round)
Lightweight sleeping bags – clean and dry
Sleeping mats
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Reusable water bottles
Summer hats
Baseball caps
Winter items (drop off all year round)
Winter items (drop off all year round)
Hand warmers – disposable
Winter hats
Scarves
Gloves
Sleeping bags – clean and dry
Toiletries
Toiletries
New hair ties
Nail care kits
Cotton buds
Period products
Lip balm
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Wash items eg. soap, shower gel
Packs of tissues
Wipes
Tech/electrical items
Tech/electrical items
Tablets – reset to manufacturer settings
E-readers – reset to manufacturer settings
Headphones
Mp3 players
Mobile phones, Android under 5 years or non-Android – reset to manufacturer settings
Power banks
Torches
Reading lights
Phone cables (working)
Dog items
Dog items
Dry dog food
Dog coats – clean and dry
Dog leads
Dog toys – clean and dry
Unopened dog treats
Creative supplies
Creative supplies
Notebooks
Pens
Sketchbooks
Art supplies – drawing pencils, coloured pencils, rubbers, paintbrushes etc.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Radar keys
Unregistered oyster cards
Food bags – book size
