Westminster City Council (WCC) is calling for donations to support the 200 Afghan refugees who have arrived in Westminster. As well as coordinating financial donations (see details below), WCC is asking for donations of items such as:
- Mobile phones
- Electric shavers
- Coats for men and women
See here for a full list of items needed
Donation drop-off location:
Address: Dryburgh Community Hall, Alderney street, SW1V 4ET London, UK.
Opening times: 9am- 5pm
Contact: Isabelle Benard (Ph: 07971626074 / E: ibenard@westminster.gov.uk )
Please note Westminster City Council cannot take deliveries on Friday’s between 12.30-2.30 as the residents use the hall for Friday prayers.
Financial donations can be made through WCC’s Responsible Economy bank account:
Bank name Lloyds TSB Bank
Bank Address City Office, PO Box 72, Gillingham Business Park, ME8 OLS
Name of account City of Westminster
Account number 00350082
Sort code 30-00-02
Reference W29114/ Afghan Refugees/WPA
Please contact Isabelle Benard: (ibenard@westminster.gov.uk) after making a donation to help keep track of funds raised.