“The support you provide for vulnerable people goes a long way in taking away their anxiety of worrying about how they will purchase items they really need but cannot afford. This gives them time and increases their capacity to begin dealing or focusing on the barriers or issues they have.”

Christmas Project Impact Report 2025

“Often for our families with very complex needs, the benefits they can access through the Cowshed are the only positive, practical help that is available, and it gives a little bit of hope and faith in human nature.”

We recycle over 140 Tonnes of donations each year. We are not currently accepting toys due to the huge support from our followers over Christmas

We work with over 250 local organisations.

We provide 100 to 125 referrals every week.

Almost 100 members in our community craft group.

Over 400 dedicated volunteers.

We provide over 150,000 items to people in need every year.

A standard referral has an average benefit value of £350

“I wanted to shout out to Cowshed for providing my client with items of clothing; she was absolutely ecstatic and could not believe that anyone would give her so much and so lovely; she had tears of joy, and It was lovely to see her smile.”