New KitAid t-shirt

We are really pleased to be able to offer a specially designed t-shirt, which captures our admiration for our former Patron, the much missed Graham Taylor OBE.

The design was produced by specialist company, Made in Watford, who produce iconic landmark t-shirts, hoodies and posters.

They have been incredibly generous by donating 25% of sale proceeds to KitAid and 25% to the Watford Foodbank.

To order your t-shirt or poster, please use the link below. Both are also available in Subbuteo Green as well as Golden Yellow

https://madeinwatford.co.uk/collections/t-shirts/products/copy-of-graham-taylor-tee-golden-yellow

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KitAid FC

We met a group of boys sitting patiently outside the FOMO Malawi office in August 2019, as they had heard we had some kits and they were desperate to receive one for their new team.

We handed over an orange Harpenden Colts kit and the boys decided to name the team KitAid FC in our honour. They are incredibly dedicated and train twice a day, at 6am before school and then again in the afternoon. They even sacked a manager for turning up late to training and once marched an older boy to the local police station, as he had sold their kit to another team. They got it all back with the help of the police!

We have taken them under our wing and provided a set of junior goal posts as they were playing with a full size set. They have become the most successful team in the Mulanje district and had to start playing older boys, beating most of them. We also arranged for them to travel with the mens team, FOMO FC, to away games in the Malawi Super League, so they could play against better teams. In two years, they have only lost three games and one of these was against an U17 team.

With the help of FOMO Malawi, who look after the boys, we want to keep the team together for the next 5 years, so when they reach 18, they can continue into mens football. We would love them to enter the official Malawi Super League and time will tell, if many of the boys are tempted to join one of the big teams.

This story is typical of the talent that exists across Africa and we are proud to have played a part in giving KitAid FC a start in their football journey.

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Jordan Sinnott Tribute

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COVID UPDATE – January 2021

In view of the new Tier 3 and 4 Government restrictions we will no longer be able to receive or collect kit donations in person.

We would ask that you either post kit to the address below, using the “Parcels2Go” service or hold on to the donation until circumstances improve. We will issue further guidance once we are able to receive kit again. Like everyone, we hope this is soon.

The address for postal deliveries is

KitAid
Affinity Water Head Office
Tamblin Way
Hatfield
Herts
AL10 9EZ

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING and as a responsible charity the safety of our volunteers is paramount.

Stay safe and very best wishes.

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Merry Christmas from KitAid

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December 2020 – Covid update

In line with the most recent Government changes, KitAid regional helpers can now start to collect kit donations in areas Tier 1 & 2.

If you live in a Tier 3 area please either post the kit to the address in Hatfield or hold on to it, until the restrictions have been relaxed.  For full details please see www.kitaid.net and the “Kit Donations” section.

Thank you for your co-operation and please stay safe.

KitAid

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KitAid Calendar 2021

It’s finally printed and ready to buy! An ideal Christmas or New Year present!

What better way to brighten up your kitchen wall or desk than 12 beautiful photos from the KitAid mile of smiles! A lovely selection of team kits and views from some of the many projects we have supported in 2020.

You will also be helping KitAid continue our work, as each sale results in us receiving £4-50. This will help towards courier and storage costs which are our main expenditure. Like all charities, 2020 has been a really tough year and we are short of funds. Despite this, we have still managed to send out 65,000 items of kit this year and 700,000 items since we first started in 1998.

Please use the following link to buy your calendar(s) https://www.fluidic.co.uk/p/31112/kitaid-calendar

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COVID UPDATE – 4 November, 2020

In line with the new lockdown regulations, KitAid will be suspending all kit collection activities until further notice.

If you are able to post your donation, we would recommend using “Parcels2Go”, it can be sent to the following address

KitAid, Affinity Water Head Office, Tamblin Way, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EZ.

For bigger donations, please hold on to the kit until the restrictions are relaxed and then let us know by email.

Thank you for your understanding and for your ongoing support. Please say safe.

KitAid

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URGENT COVID UPDATE

In view of the increase in Covid infections across the UK, we have decided to suspend all kit collections made by our regional helpers in any area registered as Tier 3.

Collections will continue in those areas registered as Tiers 1 and 2, but they must follow with full safety considerations.

If you live in an area registered as Tier 3, please either hold on to your kit until the situation improves or send the kit by post or by Parcels2Go to the Affintiy Water Head Office address in Hatfield.

We thank you for your consideration and support during this difficult pandemic period.

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Coronavirus Update – June/July 2020

After a three month break and with the easing of “lockdown” across the country, KitAid has decided to re-start kit collections. We have contacted all of our volunteer Regional Co-ordinators and they are all happy to receive and collect kit donations, as long as safe practices are followed. This is great news.

We would therefore ask that when donating kit

• Government guidelines are followed
• A safe distance is maintained
• Gloves and a face mask are worn
• Kit is washed (if possible)

These are intended to protect our volunteers and you, as we wish to act responsibly to everyone.

Thank you for your support.

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