Exclusively Show has once again seen exhibitors come together in a large-scale charitable effort, with a major collection of donated products raising significant support for vulnerable households across the UK.
Each year exhibitors contribute surplus and sample stock to support the show’s partner charity, the Rainy Day Trust. For the first time this year, the Rainy Day Trust partnered with In Kind Direct to expand the reach and impact of the initiative.
Organisers confirmed that exhibitors donated 11 pallets of goods during this year’s collection. The items, ranging across a variety of home and consumer products, will be distributed to families in need, with the majority going directly to vulnerable households across the UK through In Kind Direct’s redistribution network. The remaining stock will support the Rainy Day Trust’s upcoming “Thousand Smiles" campaign.
Speaking about the initiative, Anna Skeats highlighted the collaborative spirit behind the effort. “What really hit me was the spirit of generosity and care that runs right through this sector,” she said. “Exclusively Show is a space where connections, conversations and collaboration could really flourish, and we are so grateful to have been part of it.”
The donation drive continues to demonstrate the industry’s capacity to mobilise support quickly, turning trade exhibition surplus into practical help for thousands of people across the country. Thank you to all who contributed!
