Your sustainable actions power ground-breaking transformations. Every garment, accessory, and textile donation processed translates directly into financial backing for life-saving programmes across Great Britain.
Cancer Research & Genetics UK is a 100% volunteer-driven charity dedicated to providing vital, direct funding for pioneering cancer research. The charity was founded by Nick Phillips in loving memory of his wife, Marcia, who tragically passed away from the disease at just 45 years old.
“Tragically, my family and I were completely unaware of our genetic familial predisposition to cancer. We now campaign nationally for increased awareness, earlier screening, and vital advancements in UK cancer care.” — Nick Phillips, FounderThrough a long-standing, significant partnership with Recycle Proline Ltd (operating via Clothes2Collect), regular funds are channelled directly into major UK research institutes, keeping administrative overheads to an absolute minimum. Here is how your support is making a direct difference across the UK:
Each grant below was funded directly from clothing collected on doorsteps.
Donated £10,000 toward an advanced MiSeq Sequencer for Professor Ros Eeles and Dr Zsofia Kote-Jarai. This essential machinery powers the PRODICT ‘spit test’ study—a breakthrough genetic test designed to be taken at home to accurately screen and identify hereditary risk factors for prostate cancer.
Donated £10,000 toward an advanced MiSeq Sequencer for Professor Ros Eeles and Dr Zsofia Kote-Jarai. This essential machinery powers the PRODICT ‘spit test’ study—a breakthrough genetic test designed to be taken at home to accurately screen and identify hereditary risk factors for prostate cancer.
Recently completed another £10,000 donation, pushing the charity's cumulative lifetime funding for vital cancer research at the university over the £70,000 milestone.
Recently completed another £10,000 donation, pushing the charity's cumulative lifetime funding for vital cancer research at the university over the £70,000 milestone.
Contributed a £10,000 grant to fund a specialised Nano Photometer Spectrophotometer and cryogenic storage freezers for researcher Matthew McKenna, advancing targeted treatments for colorectal cancer.
Contributed a £10,000 grant to fund a specialised Nano Photometer Spectrophotometer and cryogenic storage freezers for researcher Matthew McKenna, advancing targeted treatments for colorectal cancer.
Provided a £10,000 emergency grant to fund crucial repairs for a high-tech Confocal Microscope and purchase fluorescent antibodies required for active experimental trials.
Provided a £10,000 emergency grant to fund crucial repairs for a high-tech Confocal Microscope and purchase fluorescent antibodies required for active experimental trials.
Regular funding that continues year after year.
Initially provided £10,000 to Professor John Fields for specialist lung cancer research equipment, opening the door to decades of ongoing institutional support.
Initially provided £10,000 to Professor John Fields for specialist lung cancer research equipment, opening the door to decades of ongoing institutional support.
Continuously provides regular funding to:
Continuously provides regular funding to:
Donated £10,000 under the guidance of Dr Maria Maguire to purchase ultra-low temperature (-86°C) freezers for storing patient tissue and tumour samples.
Donated £10,000 under the guidance of Dr Maria Maguire to purchase ultra-low temperature (-86°C) freezers for storing patient tissue and tumour samples.
Donated £10,000 to support collaborative research with the Christie NHS Foundation Trust—the largest cancer hospital in Europe.
Donated £10,000 to support collaborative research with the Christie NHS Foundation Trust—the largest cancer hospital in Europe.
Your doorstep donation converts directly into funding for this charity.
Want to explore more details about active medical research trials? Visit Cancer Research & Genetics UK Website →
At Recycle Proline, we are immensely proud to partner with The National Kidney Federation (NKF), the UK’s leading national charity run by kidney patients, for kidney patients.
Your clothing donations directly help support the millions of people in the UK affected by Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), providing vital resources, a supportive community, and a powerful voice in government.
A patient-led charity, run by kidney patients for kidney patients.
Founded over 45 years ago, the NKF is dedicated to improving the quality of life for kidney patients, their families, and carers. Unlike many health charities, the NKF focuses heavily on direct patient support. It oversees a network of over 40 regional Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs) and campaigns tirelessly for better healthcare provisions, shorter transplant waiting lists, and enhanced clinical standards across the UK.
Founded over 45 years ago, the NKF is dedicated to improving the quality of life for kidney patients, their families, and carers. Unlike many health charities, the NKF focuses heavily on direct patient support. It oversees a network of over 40 regional Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs) and campaigns tirelessly for better healthcare provisions, shorter transplant waiting lists, and enhanced clinical standards across the UK.
Four services your donations help keep running.
The charity operates the only free UK helpline dedicated solely to kidney patients and their families (0800 169 09 36). It offers a lifeline of support, answering thousands of calls and web chats every year, providing medical information leaflets, and offering crucial financial and mental health advice.
The charity operates the only free UK helpline dedicated solely to kidney patients and their families (0800 169 09 36). It offers a lifeline of support, answering thousands of calls and web chats every year, providing medical information leaflets, and offering crucial financial and mental health advice.
Connecting newly diagnosed patients or those facing dialysis with trained peer supporters who have lived experience. This service gives individuals a safe space to talk, ask questions, and alleviate the anxieties of living with renal failure.
Connecting newly diagnosed patients or those facing dialysis with trained peer supporters who have lived experience. This service gives individuals a safe space to talk, ask questions, and alleviate the anxieties of living with renal failure.
The NKF acts as a powerful voice in Parliament, lobbying the government to improve renal units, guarantee fair medication access for transplant recipients, and make home dialysis affordable and accessible.
The NKF acts as a powerful voice in Parliament, lobbying the government to improve renal units, guarantee fair medication access for transplant recipients, and make home dialysis affordable and accessible.
From funding the online exercise and well-being platform Kidney Beam to hosting the NKF Annual Patients’ Event, the charity empowers patients with the knowledge and tools to manage their physical and mental health.
From funding the online exercise and well-being platform Kidney Beam to hosting the NKF Annual Patients’ Event, the charity empowers patients with the knowledge and tools to manage their physical and mental health.
What the federation has secured for kidney patients in recent years.
The NKF successfully campaigned for years to change the UK organ donation system to an "opt-out" law (Max and Keira’s Law), fundamentally increasing the number of life-saving organs available for transplantation.
The NKF successfully campaigned for years to change the UK organ donation system to an "opt-out" law (Max and Keira’s Law), fundamentally increasing the number of life-saving organs available for transplantation.
Celebrated the landmark 25th anniversary of the NKF Helpline, expanding its reach by offering Braille, multi-language, and Easy Read health leaflets designed in partnership with the NHS to ensure accessible medical care for all communities.
Celebrated the landmark 25th anniversary of the NKF Helpline, expanding its reach by offering Braille, multi-language, and Easy Read health leaflets designed in partnership with the NHS to ensure accessible medical care for all communities.
Awarded the Creative Media Award at the Asian Media Awards for the 'No Stone Unturned' campaign, which raised vital awareness of genetic kidney diseases specifically within South Asian communities.
Awarded the Creative Media Award at the Asian Media Awards for the 'No Stone Unturned' campaign, which raised vital awareness of genetic kidney diseases specifically within South Asian communities.
Successfully secured prestigious National Lottery and Health Lottery Foundation grants to significantly expand their Peer Support and Helpline operations across the UK.
Successfully secured prestigious National Lottery and Health Lottery Foundation grants to significantly expand their Peer Support and Helpline operations across the UK.
Launched the major campaign "Meeting the Cost of Home Dialysis Treatment – Together We Can", successfully lobbying for better utility reimbursement costs for vulnerable patients undergoing treatment at home.
Launched the major campaign "Meeting the Cost of Home Dialysis Treatment – Together We Can", successfully lobbying for better utility reimbursement costs for vulnerable patients undergoing treatment at home.
Every bag of clothing or textiles you recycle through Recycle Proline helps fund the NKF’s vital infrastructure:
£10can help print and distribute vital Easy Read medical information leaflets to a renal ward.
£25can fund an hour of a trained helpline adviser's time to support a patient in crisis.
£50can help match a newly diagnosed patient with a trained Peer Support companion to guide them through their dialysis journey.
Together, we are turning pre-loved clothing into life-saving support. Thank you for helping us support the National Kidney Federation.
Your doorstep donation converts directly into funding for this charity.
Looking for regional Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs) or direct advice lines? Visit National Kidney Federation Website →
