WrapUp London Returns With Over 40 Collection Points Across the City

WrapUp London's annual charity coat drive is back, running from 2 to 22 November 2026, with over 40 designated collection points spread across the city. Organised by HandsOn London, the campaign asks Londoners to dig out unwanted winter coats and drop them at locations including selected Young's pubs (9–21 November), libraries during opening hours, and fire stations. Collected coats are sorted and passed on through frontline charities to people who are homeless, refugees, or living in emergency accommodation. Last year the campaign gathered close to 15,000 pre-used coats, and over WrapUp London's 15-year history around a quarter of a million coats have been redistributed. Volunteers are also welcome to help sort donations at launch weekends and sorting hubs. Organisers note that this winter will be particularly hard for many, with the ongoing cost of living crisis and energy bills set to rise again. As WrapUp London put it: "A coat doesn't only provide warmth, it is often a gateway for someone to access services to help them get back on their feet." Collection point locations can be found through the HandsOn London website.