Goods for Good charity marks seven years since it launched

To mark the occasion, Goods for Good welcomed special guests to its new facility in Watford.

August has been an incredibly busy team for the charity responding to the crises in Haiti and Afghanistan in particular.

Having moved from its base in Borehamwood to Watford, Goods for Good is now scrambling to support as many people as it can with the resources it has available.

Earlier this month, founder of Goods for Good Rosalind Bluestone welcomed the deputy mayor of Watford Aga Dychton, the chairman of Watford Borough Council Bilqees Mauthoor, and Councillor Asif Khan, as well as Watford record goalscorer Luther Blissett.

Charity founder Rosalind Bluestone with Luther Blissett and a cake created by David Bright. Credit: Yakir Zur

Mrs Bluestone said: "It was such a thrill to celebrate our 7th birthday at our facility with our small team, some of our amazing volunteers and supporters, other charities, and Watford Legend, Luther Blissett.

"The past 18months have been so challenging for everyone it was brilliant to see people face to face.

"With more Afghan refugees arriving in the area we will be busier than ever and will need all the help we can get from both the local community and our corporate partners."

Charity founder Rosalind Bluestone with Watford Borough Council chairman Bilqees Mauthoor. Credit: Yakir Zur

Mrs Bluestone says the last 12 months has been the most challenging yet due to the pandemic and Brexit but they have still been able to support more than one million vulnerable people around the world.

Since its launch, Goods for Good has delivered more than £26 million worth of humanitarian aid to over 24 countries worldwide, providing more than three million people with essentials such as clothing, footwear, underwear and bedding, nappies, food, hygiene goods, toiletries and medical equipment.

Goods for Good is in need of volunteers to help sort through donations. Anyone interested in helping out should email info@goodsforgood.org.uk