Overview

A Multibank puts business surplus in the hands of those who need it most through a network of local charities and care professionals.

These are essential goods that many of us simply take for granted, but are out of reach for households that are struggling. They’re an opportunity for families to live in a decent home, for kids to go to school in new clothes, for people to not worry about buying basic toiletries.

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Multibanks are a virtuous example of the circular economy reducing waste and reducing poverty. Instead of surplus goods being wasted, they are being used for the benefit of those in greatest need.

A multibank is hyperlocal, run by a local charity who know the community, know the social workers, teachers and health visitors who can refer families and children in need.

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To create and sustain multibanks in different locations, we need two things:

1. Donation of goods

2. FUNDS

The Multibank Fund

The Multibank Fund was established earlier this year with £1 million seed funding from Comic Relief and Amazon, and together, we have committed a further £6 million over the next four years to facilitate the expansion and long-term sustainability of Multibanks across the UK with £4 million invested by Amazon, and £2 million donated by Comic Relief.

Managed by Comic Relief, the initiative will establish and grow a network of Multibanks, helping scale this vital service across different parts of the country.

Five Multibanks have been established across the UK:

  • The Big House Multibank, Fife (servicing Scotland)

  • The Brick Multibank, Wigan (servicing Greater Manchester & Merseyside)

  • Cwtch Mawr Multibank, Swansea (servicing South Wales)

  • Felix Multibank, Acton (servicing Greater London)

  • The Junction Multibank, Middlesborough (Servicing Tees Valley)

And a further site in Birmingham, due to open soon.

  • West Midlands Multibank, Birmingham (coming soon)

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We are now seeking more funders and we want you to be part of it. To find out how you can get involved, contact partnerships@comicrelief.com(opens in new window)

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