We are Partnered with Together for Short Lives!
Our partner charity
Support Together for Short Lives with your household donations
Anglo Doorstep Collections has partnered with Together for Short Lives (charity no. 1144022), the leading UK charity for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Choose them when you book and a share of the proceeds from your donations helps fund their vital work.
- 100% free collection
- Choose Together for Short Lives at booking
- A share of proceeds goes to them
Why it matters
Every Moment Matters
More children than ever are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions – and their families need support.
86,625
children in England living with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition
2.6x
more children living with these conditions than in 2001/02
Under 1s
babies are the age group most likely to be living with one of these conditions
Source: Make Every Child Count – University of York for Together for Short Lives (2017/18 data).
Our partnership
Our Partnership With Together for Short Lives
Who they are
Together for Short Lives works tirelessly to provide vital care, support and services to children facing unimaginable challenges, and to their families. By joining forces with this incredible organisation, we aim to amplify our efforts to make a meaningful difference in their lives.
Why we’re proud
We’re immensely proud to align our mission with Together for Short Lives and sincerely appreciate your continued support. Together, we can create a brighter future for these children and their families – providing the care, comfort and hope they truly deserve.
Real stories
Please Take a Moment to Read Mary’s Story
When Mary was five months old, she was diagnosed with hydrocephalus – a condition that has resulted in brain surgery five times. Then, at just five years old, Mary was further diagnosed with MPPH syndrome – a developmental brain disorder caused by an extremely rare genetic mutation. This is Mary’s story, told by her mum, Donna.
Mary has faced lots of challenges in her young life, but she hasn’t let her diagnoses define her. Now 10 years old, she is a happy, sociable, lively and friendly young lady who loves being around her family. As well as her diagnoses, she also has drug-resistant epilepsy, seizures and ketotic hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels).
How Together for Short Lives helped
When Mary was younger, she was in and out of hospital every six weeks, with her family living between home and hospital. Her symptoms have stabilised over the last couple of years, and Donna, Mary and Mary’s seven siblings have settled into a calmer routine.
Donna first contacted the Together for Short Lives Helpline in September 2018, when Mary was preparing to start school. “I was so worried about Mary starting school, and so I spoke for an hour about my fears. It made a tremendous difference, having somebody to listen.” They’ve supported the family ever since – with a listening ear, financial support and advice, and by connecting them with other families caring for a seriously ill child.
When Mary’s application for a motability vehicle was accepted, it would need overnight charging at home – and with energy bills spiralling, Donna turned to Together for Short Lives again for support.
“The support I’ve received has allowed me to spend more time with Mary as a family and less time worrying about the other things. I’m so aware that time is precious and I’m grateful for every day we get together.” – Donna
How your donations help
How Your Donations Support Together for Short Lives
You can donate your unwanted clothes, shoes and much more to help support Together for Short Lives. Popular donations include:
Good to know: we don’t collect items on Together for Short Lives’s behalf or pass your donations to them directly. Instead, when you choose Together for Short Lives at booking, they receive a share of the proceeds raised from re-homing your donations.
How it works
How to Support Together for Short Lives
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Select Together for Short Lives
Choose Together for Short Lives from our list of partner charities when you book.
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Leave it out
Pack your items in bags or boxes and leave them outside by 8am on your collection day – no need to wait in.
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We share the proceeds
We sort and re-home your items, then share our proceeds with Together for Short Lives.
Our other partners
Meet Our Other Partner Charities
When you book, you can choose any of our five current partners – or plant trees with Ecologi.
Support Together for Short Lives With Your Next Collection
Help families make the most of every moment together – book your free doorstep collection and choose Together for Short Lives when you book.