// Uniqlo is donating 20,000 of its Heattech thermal clothing and other items to charities across the ten European markets its active in
// In the UK, Uniqlo is partnering with the Trussell Trust to support those locked in poverty.
Uniqlo is donating 20,000 of its Heattech and other winter products to those in need across the ten European markets it operates in – including the UK, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and more.
Along with the clothes donation, the Japanese retailer is also giving €50,000 as financial support mainly to be used for food and necessities and does so in partnership with eight different NGOs that support people facing hardship.
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In the UK, Uniqlo is partnering with the Trussell Trust, a charity that supports a nationwide network of food banks and provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty.
Uniqlo said it will be donating €10,000 euros to the Trussell Trust along with 4,000 Heattech items.
Although this is not the first time Uniqlo has donated money and Heattech items – last year, the retailer gave away over 50,000 pieces from the Heattech collection to charities across Europe.
The donation initiative is part of the company’s mission to stay close to local communities and improve people’s lives through its LifeWear philosophy.
Across Europe, Uniqlo staff will also be able to support local communities through volunteering activities during the winter season, as part of the retailer’s policy to encourage volunteering twice a year.
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