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Collection for Calais

Collection for Calais is an appeal set up by Islander Abigail Fox, collecting donations for refugees in Calais.

Below are some of the articles talking about the appeal.

7, September 2015·1 min read

Incredible response to ‘Collection for Calais’ appeal, but more help needed

OnTheWight are pleased to have helped secure free ferry travel for vehicles transporting donations to the 'Collection for Calais' appeal. Can any readers help with the short-term storage appeal?

18, September 2015·1 min read

‘Collection for Calais’ will fill four transit vans. Well done Isle of Wight!

Everyone who donated, collected and helped out can be proud to know that refugees in Calais will soon be taking delivery of items from the Isle of Wight.

8, September 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight village shows compassion for Calais refugees

In just a few hours, the residents of this small village on the Isle of Wight gathered together essentials for the Calais refugees as part of the 'Collection for Calais' appeal.

4, September 2015·3 min read

‘Collection for Calais’: Can you lend a helping hand or provide supplies? (Update 4)

Islanders are known for their generosity and willingness to help. Much-needed supplies are being gathered here for CalAid, to distribute to those suffering. Here are details of how you can help the Collection for Calais and what you can donate.

23, September 2015·1 min read

Collection for Calais donations winging their way to refugees

Well done to everyone who played a part in the Collection for Calais appeal. Your donations have now been delivered to the CalAid depot in London and are being sorted, ready to head out to France, where they are much-needed.

15, September 2015·2 min read

Collection for Calais: Drop-off points close tomorrow

Make your donations (only specific items and sizes needed) by tomorrow, as all items donated to help the refugees in Calais will then need to be sorted prior to being transported to CalAid in London on Sunday.

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