Case Studies

When is a kettle more than a kettle?

Oliver (*not his real name) had recently moved into a new property after a period of upheaval that had left him with very little to take forward. On paper, he…

When The Community Give Box gets more than it bargained for

Charity shops are a cornerstone of the British high street. They raise vital funds, reduce waste, and give our pre-loved items a new lease of life—and The Community Give Box,…

Things you didn’t know about Wakefield

How much do you know about Wakefield? The City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, as well as the wider Wakefield District, has lots of fun facts, statistics and other interesting…

Fast Fashion Is Killing Our Planet

How often do you think about the impact of your purchases? We’ve come to rely upon fast fashion—a last minute event you need an outfit for; a family wedding coming…

How Giving Comes Full Circle

Supporting a Homeless Veteran Lisa received a message from Councillor Josie Pritchard, Armed Forces Champion for Wakefield Council, asking if we could provide a TV for a previously homeless veteran…

Turning a House into a Home for a Family of 11

We recently received a phone call and follow-up email from an Accommodation Assistant at Wakefield Council. A family of 11—mum, dad, and nine children, ranging from a 16-year-old to a…

Jill and Jen: A Tale of Two Beds

Jill stretches, yawning as the morning sun peeks through her curtains. Her bed is warm, her duvet a cloud wrapped around her shoulders. The familiar weight of her teddy bear,…

Wombling Water!

Another example of us doing what we do best, connecting charities and community organisations with things that they need, from places that no longer wanted them. (Often referred to as…

Buy Locally. Donate Locally.

When we think about donating to charity, it’s easy to drop off a bag of clothes at the nearest shop or send a few pounds online without giving much thought…

Boiler Donation from Equans

Thanks to a generous donation from Equans, we were able to provide brand new boilers to two fantastic organisations in our community. The story began when Equans found themselves with…

Spreading Kindness across the Wakefield District

A few weeks ago, the Community Give Box faced an unfortunate incident – a pram was stolen from our premises. Our team were upset by this action – anyone that…

Donations to Local Family after Tragic House Fire

We were pleased to be able to provide a trolley full of clothes, bedding, and duvets to Kidz Aware this week. This donation will go directly to a local family with five…

When is a kettle more than a kettle?

When The Community Give Box gets more than it bargained for

Things you didn’t know about Wakefield

Fast Fashion Is Killing Our Planet

How Giving Comes Full Circle

Turning a House into a Home for a Family of 11

Jill and Jen: A Tale of Two Beds

Wombling Water!

Buy Locally. Donate Locally.

Boiler Donation from Equans

Spreading Kindness across the Wakefield District

Donations to Local Family after Tragic House Fire

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