Fairport Containers – which announced the deal earlier this week (06 January) – also said it has expanded both its vehicle fleet and personnel to fulfil the contract requirements, with preparation work beginning last year.
The Salvation Army Trading Company manages a network of 8,000 charity textile banks across the UK, and says it reuses over 40,000 tonnes of textiles annually. Generated income is used to support the work of the Salvation Army.
Over the last decade, the Salvation Army Trading Company says this has contributed more than £76 million to the work done by the charity.
Aaron Johnson, project manager at the Salvation Army said: “The partnership with Fairport enables us to deliver thousands of clothing banks across the country at ease, and to complete high-volume projects. Our clothing banks are a fundamental component of recycling and prevent textiles going to landfill. We are pleased with the work Fairport has already done and look forward to our continued relationship.”
Fairport Containers works with a number of charities across the country including Barnardo’s, Sure Trust, Blue Cross and AED Donate.
Steve Collinson, the managing director of Fairport commented: “This is a great partnership for Fairport and we are thrilled to be working with The Salvation Army. This exemplifies our existing success within the charity and public sectors and further endorses why organisations like the Salvation Army Trading Company trust our expertise and proven results in large scale project management.”
Fairport was founded in 1994 and now has several locations including Lancashire, Buckinghamshire and Somerset, each with its own “dedicated transport, which provides a comprehensive nationwide service and storage solution.”
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