First Sentier collection for Bank of Things 2025

First Sentier Group - Global Community Month collection for Bank of Things 2025

1 in 5 of the UK population live below the poverty line

4.2 million children and young people live in poverty, that’s 29%

London has the highest rate of child poverty at 35%

The cost-of-living crisis has impacted children and families significantly With the ever-rising costs of food, recovering from the long summer holidays, the start of the new school year and Christmas only a couple of months away families are really struggling. 

Our service exists so that every young person aged 11 to 25 has access to the everyday essentials that they need to participate fully in their lives. We supply hygiene products such as tampons and pads, toiletries including face wash and deodorant, and school equipment including maths sets, scientific calculators, paper and pens. We are also able to refer clients to funders who can help with the cost of more expensive of specialist kit including laptops, musical instruments and sports equipment. 

Your support will go directly to the young people in the London Borough of Lewisham that we serve. 

£5 could supply a young person with a fresh new dental kit including toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss. 

£10 can provide the hygiene items necessary for a young person during their period.

£15 buys a scientific calculator, essential for the mandatory GCSE course.

£20 covers the cost of a toiletry pack including face wash, moisturiser, body wash, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner. 

£50 can set up a student with everything they need for school including a backpack,  scientific calculator, maths set, A4 lined paper pad, folder, pencil case replete with pencils, eraser, pens, highlighter, glue stick and 30cm ruler)