In reply to maria keane:
For the last 2 winters we've had a similar collection but for local homeless charities...
If you look local to you there is
http://www.ldhas.org.uk/The-Team just from a quick google search...
I can guarantee if there is anything closer to you they would be more than thankful for old rucksacs, sleeping bags, fleeces and even toiletries, just ping off a quick email. They may even have a local volunteer who could collect them
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