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Urgent donation appeal to support Afghan refugees in Westminster

23 Sep 2021

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.