A CHARITY that provides toothpaste and toilet rolls for families in need has received support from a housebuilder.

Wendy Hobson launched Bare Necessities in 2018 to collect and distribute toiletries and hygiene products for people struggling the make ends meet.

Wendy said: “After speaking to local charities about hygiene poverty, I quickly realised this largely undiscussed layer of poverty was affecting lots of local people with devastating effects on their lives.

“This isn’t about luxury items, these are essential, everyday items that many of us take for granted, no one should have to choose between eating and keeping clean.”

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Wendy and her team of 20 volunteers work with 30 different organisations and charities, including foodbanks, schools and Women’s Aid.

Knutsford Guardian: Sarah Weaver and Wendy Hobson with the new collection box at the Redrow development in KnutsfordSarah Weaver and Wendy Hobson with the new collection box at the Redrow development in Knutsford

“We accept everything from toilet rolls to toothbrushes, shampoo to nappies, but we can’t accept any form of medicine or anything that has been opened,” said Wendy.

A collection box has been been placed at Redrow’s development at Tabley Park in Knutsford.

Wendy added: “Once collected, we sort and distribute all the items to those in need.

“One of our most requested items is toothpaste, so we created our Give a Smile dental bag, which contains three months’ supply for individuals and families.”

Anna Evans-Kerr, sales director for Redrow in the North West said: “Wendy and the team at Bare Necessities do an amazing job and provide a vital service which many people might not even think about.

“When we heard about their efforts we really wanted to help.

Knutsford Guardian: Tyler Adams, Redrow sales assistant, and Wendy Hobson putting donations into the collection boxTyler Adams, Redrow sales assistant, and Wendy Hobson putting donations into the collection box

“Dozens of people pass through our customer experience suites and show homes every day and by hosting a drop off box at Tabley Park we can hopefully make more people aware of the charity and encourage lots more donations.”

For more details about Bare Necessities and volunteering opportunities visit bntoiletrybank.org