Bristol Airport and DHL Donate Tonnes of Toiletries to Support Homeless Communities

By Community Correspondent

Bristol Airport and DHL have teamed up to co-ordinate the donation of toiletries to people experiencing homelessness across Bristol and Somerset - as well as unused baby items for families in vulnerable circumstances.

The initiative began when James Barker, Facilities Supervisor at Bristol Airport, raised the challenge of clearing unwanted liquids that had been left at Bristol Airport.

Recognising an opportunity to make a difference, Ali Govier, Operations Manager from DHL - which provides the ground handling services for airlines - helped bring the idea to life and it’s having a real impact as well as helping to reduce waste.

Around 1 tonne of liquids including shampoo, shower gel, shaving foam and deodorants were donated.

The toiletries were handed over by customers before the 2-litre liquid
allowance came into place this summer.

Over the last few months, a variety of toiletries have been handed out during community care sessions run by NHS nurses in church halls across
Somerset.

Ali Govier, Operations Manager from DHL, explained:

“All items have been so well received, and nothing has gone to waste! Each week I dropped off around 10 trays at a time. Recently I was also able to hand over a large bulk of trays to a local women’s homeless charity in Bristol.”

James Barker, Facilities Supervisor, Bristol Airport added:

“We’ve also been reaching out to local groups in Bristol who work with families who desperately need baby items, so it’s been great to be able donate those items too.”

In addition to this, around 8 tonnes of toiletries that have been left behind at security have been donated to local women’s shelter, In Hope, for the last couple of years.

Pete Gardiner, Provisions Team Leader, In Hope said:

“The donations from the Airport this year have made a huge difference to our work. We don’t get a lot of toiletries at all, and the provision means we’re able to offer dignity to people facing real hardship across our city. Your kindness not only meets physical needs, but also reminds our guests and clients that they are seen and cared for.”

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