Hygiene poverty is real, but so is community generosity: behind the scenes at THB TakeleyHygiene poverty is real, but so is community generosity: behind the scenes at THB TakeleyHygiene poverty is real, but so is community generosity: behind the scenes at THB TakeleyHygiene poverty is real, but so is community generosity: behind the scenes at THB Takeley
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March 8, 2026

Hygiene poverty is real, but so is community generosity: behind the scenes at THB Takeley

Meet David*. Through no fault of his own, he found himself pulled into hygiene poverty. He used to have a steady job and reliable income, and […]
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March 3, 2026

The Hygiene Bank Blackpool: Connecting the community

The Hygiene Bank (THB) Blackpool is run by Sarah Smith and Heather Martin, part of the executive team at Christ the King Academy. Sarah and Heather […]
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February 6, 2026

smol launches hygiene poverty resource for teachers

Hygiene poverty is a hidden crisis affecting millions of children across the UK – and teachers are often the first to see its impact; from children […]
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November 6, 2025

THB Guildford supporting back-to-work charity

THB Guildford is now six years old, making it one of The Hygiene Bank’s longest-running projects. There are people of all ages and circumstances in the […]
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October 6, 2025

8.7m adults miss work and 1 in 10 children skip school as Hygiene Poverty crisis deepens

Millions of people in the UK are being held back because they cannot afford the essential hygiene products they need to live clean and well. Hygiene […]
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September 11, 2025

Help Us Win a Donation: Vote for The Hygiene Bank in September’s Charity Poll

Help Us Win a Donation: Vote for The Hygiene Bank in September’s Charity Poll This September, we’re thrilled to share that The Hygiene Bank has been […]
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August 21, 2025

Two local The Hygiene Bank projects collaborate to provide support for a county-wide foster care organisation

The Oxfordshire Foster Care Association (OFCA) approached The Hygiene Bank (THB) at the end of 2023, to see whether they could benefit from THB’s support. As […]
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August 20, 2025

Marked Absent, by smol

New findings reveal hygiene poverty likely to have lasting impact on future generations   Pupils missing over a week of school every year as a direct […]
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August 4, 2025

You Buy We Donate: the campaign is back for the fifth year!

New Research Uncovers the Shocking Reality of Hygiene Poverty Impacting Families Across the UK  Broadcaster and DJ, Ashley James, partners with The Hygiene Bank to raise […]
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