One-off donation
For many individuals and families living paycheck-to-paycheck, we provide the clothing their incomes do not allow for. While we cannot address the systemic issues contributing to reduced housing affordability, inflation and conditions contributing towards diminished quality of life, we can provide a greater sense of dignity and social inclusion through access to quality clothing.
Your donations help fund our courier costs that transport clothing to our regions and charity partners outside of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, and our insurance and lease that supports activities such as sorting, repair and re-circulation. Your donations keep clothing access free.
Please consider supporting these efforts by donating.
Common (previously Koha Apparel) is an approved charity. All donations over $5 are tax-deductible.
If you are donating as an individual, you can claim donation tax credits. See tax credits for donations (external link) — Inland Revenue
You can also make donations through your salary or wages. You will automatically receive a tax credit for each donation, reducing your PAYE. For further information on payroll giving, visit Inland Revenue.
Double your impact. Will your workplace match your donations? Ask your employer if they have a Matching Gift Programme.
If you are a business, you can receive tax credits for donations. Submit a donation receipt (external link) — Inland Revenue
FAQs
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Absolutely. We work with brands and retailers to recirculate excess inventory, samples and returns through community distribution and resale channels.
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In quality and wearable condition. Please consider the dignity of those you are donating to. We would never provide clothing to others that we would not wear ourselves.
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This service covers the costs involved in receiving and recirculating your garments. This includes a $35 return shipping fee with Australia post and $12 contributes to quality inspection, inventory management, and preparing garments for redistribution. Where required, we carry out repairs to extend the life of garments before redistribution or resale. Items intended for resale are photographed, priced, listed, and stored.
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Items that do not meet our donation guidelines will be returned to you.
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Yes. We are currently developing our workplace collection programme and would love to hear from organisations interested in participating please email us at hello@commonequal.com
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Garments are distributed through our social service partners or sold, with proceeds supporting our mission of keeping clothing in use and increasing access to clothing in our communities.
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Absolutely. We work with brands and retailers to recirculate excess inventory, samples and returns through community distribution and resale channels.
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This service covers the costs involved in receiving and recirculating your garments. This includes a $35 return shipping fee with Australia post and $12 contributes to quality inspection, inventory management, and preparing garments for redistribution. Where required, we carry out repairs to extend the life of garments before redistribution or resale. Items intended for resale are photographed, priced, listed, and stored.
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Yes. We are currently developing our workplace collection programme and would love to hear from organisations interested in participating please email us at hello@commonequal.com
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In quality and wearable condition. Please consider the dignity of those you are donating to. We would never provide clothing to others that we would not wear ourselves.
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Items that do not meet our donation guidelines will be returned to you.
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Garments are distributed through our social service partners or sold, with proceeds supporting our mission of keeping clothing in use and increasing access to clothing in our communities.
