Update October 2026

by Nicola Cramond October 12, 2026

It’s been a busy few months, so I thought it was time for a wee update on what your support has helped us do.

So far this year, South Ayrshire School Clothing Bank has supported 1,820 children with school clothing and essentials. Having those things sorted takes a little pressure off families and helps children feel comfortable and included at school. It’s why we do what we do.

Summer is always our busiest time, getting everything ready for children going back to school. We’ve been keeping our school hubs stocked and responding to individual referrals from our trusted partners. Some requests are for things needed quite quickly, and having stock ready means we can help straight away.

Now our attention turns to the colder months, with warm jackets and winter essentials needed alongside the usual school clothing.

I started Kindness & Co in 2019 to support the Clothing Bank, and thanks to you, Kindness & Co has now donated £144,787 to charities and community organisations across Ayrshire and beyond. I still find that quite hard to believe when I see it written down.

The Clothing Bank remains at the heart of what I do. Working with other charities and helping them fundraise is really important to me too. I know how much time and effort goes into raising money, so being able to help through Kindness & Co means a lot.

Over the past few months, we’ve supported Whiteleys Retreat with candles, soaps and diffusers for their cottages. I’ve also made candles for Louise Fox and The Jay Walk, with the profits going to the Tessa Jowell Foundation.

There have been candles for Doing It For Daniel, including some lovely Christmas ones, as well as candles for Harbour Ayrshire and Ayrshire Hospice. It’s been lovely to work with them and create products that help support their own fundraising.

Every order, subscription and share helps keep all of this going. Whether you’ve bought something for yourself, chosen a gift or told someone about Kindness & Co, you’ve played a part.

Thank you for continuing to support me and the work that means so much to me.

Update October 2026

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