ABOUT US

Our charity is there to make young people's lives better by enabling them to have the basic provisions.

We are located in Capel near Folkestone and have been a charity for over thirty years, sending humanitarian aid to Africa.

Operation Sunshine continues to grow with the largest size containers ( forty foot ) being used these days. We send a container out every two or three months. At the moment we are restricted to sending containers to Zambia but we are hoping to receive the relevant permission to send to Lesotho before the end of 2017.

Goods accepted--2019-2020

Clothing for men, women and children.
Shoes for men, women and children.
Wellingtons and working boots also needed.
Please ensure footwear is clean. We are unable to send muddy footwear.
Shoe polish
Blankets, duvets, pillows, towels, bedding and curtains.
Soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary towels, incontinence pads.
Candles.
Mattresses (single only)
Wool, knitting needles, material, sewing aids, sewing machines (we have an excellent mechanic if machines have small problems )
Stationery for schools. (please ask before donating text books these are not always acceptable)
Bandages, dressings, antiseptic ointment, paracetamol.
Folding wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, zimmers
Stacking chairs.
Large cooking pots, plates, bowls, cups and tupperware style storage containers.
Bibles modern versions only, daily prayer readings (even if out of date) and theological books.
Buckets and plastic bowls.
Bicycles and books.
Please NO bric a brac, soft toys, videos or underwear.
If you are uncertain if items are acceptable then please ask the committee or just phone the office. We are always more than pleased to help with questions.