Clothing Challenge

Fact File

109,111 breakfasts served in 2010/11, an average of 298 a day. A 9% rise on last year.
4175 different people used our services in 2010/11. A 36% rise on last year.
2702 people used our advice services in 2010/11. A 23% rise on last year.
232 different people used our emergency bed provision during the freezing conditions of 2010/11.
2632 evening meals served as part of our severe weather emergency provision.
435 people use the Missions address to receive their post.
30% of people supported by the Whitechapel Mission have been in care at some point.
15% of people supported by the Whitechapel Mission have been in the armed services.
112 people found a flat, 151 people found a hostel in 2010/11.

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At least 50 people a day use our shower facilities and each and every one of them is looking for a change of clothing. Many others are trying to build a wardrobe of clothing as they attempt to rebuild their lives. As a result there is a constant need for clothing to be sorted, measured and sized and hung, ready for distribution. This is a task that can be carried out at any time of the day and many volunteers will choose to arrive later in the morning and is not restricted to the hours when the Whitechapel Mission daycentre is open.

The challenge is made-up of two parts. Firstly, the sorting of clothing donations, removing the items that we can not use and sorting the remaining items into boxes of similars items, trousers in one box, shirts in another etc.

The second part of the challenge is the measuring, tagging and hanging of clothes on appropriate rails ready for distribution.

If you have an interest in getting people in your organisation to work more effectively as a team, would like an icebreaker to integrate new members into your group or would just like to organise a fun day out, then a Whitechapel Mission Team Challenge experience could be just what you are looking for.

A Whitechapel Mission Team Challenge offers an unusual and cost-effective alternative to the myriad of outdoor 'corporate training' days now on offer. Your employees will join regular Whitechapel staff - making a real difference for some of London's homeless while working as a team and having fun.

If you are interested in volunteering with The Whitechapel Mission, please contact our office on 020 7247 8280 or view our volunteering diary...