Make a Donation

Choose a one-off gift, or set up a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual donation. Your support helps us provide workshop materials, training and transport for our members.

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Please consider Gift Aid

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If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid lets us claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate at no extra cost to you.

Use your personal bank account or personal card if you want us to claim Gift Aid. Donations made through business or corporate accounts aren’t eligible.

You can complete the Gift Aid form online, or download a paper copy to return by email to tracey@chopsticks.org.uk

or post it to:

Chopsticks (North Yorkshire) Limited, Endeavour House, Thurston Road, Northallerton, DL6 2NA.

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Donate Materials

We’re always looking for items that support creativity and hands-on learning.

We currently welcome:

  • Unwanted, untreated wood (no pallets please)

  • Tools, hardware, and workshop supplies

  • Art, craft and colouring materials

Planning a clear-out?
Your spare items could become our next planter, craft kit or bag of kindling.

Drop-off at our workshop by appointment
Contact Us to arrange a donation

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Business Giving & Sponsorship

Local businesses, organisations and individuals play a vital role in helping us thrive — whether that’s through donating materials, sponsoring equipment, or choosing Chopsticks as their Charity of the Year.

We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support we receive, from kind donations of timber and tools to generous fundraising efforts and gifts in kind. This support helps keep our workshops running and our members well supported.

Want to get involved?
We welcome:

  • Business sponsorships and corporate giving

  • Gifts in kind (equipment, materials, supplies)

  • Charity of the Year partnerships

Email us to start a conversation

Local support stories

  • Cupcakes donated by BAKE on a rainy Wednesday to lift spirits at Chopsticks

    Bake's Mystery Cupcake Delivery

    A surprise midweek delivery from BAKE filled our kitchen with cupcakes — and smiles. Sometimes, the simplest donations make the biggest difference to morale.

  • Raffle table at Top Shop Osmotherley, who raised £349 for Chopsticks

    Top Shop Osmotherley Fundraiser

    The wonderful Top Shop in Osmotherley raised £349 through raffles and donations — every penny supporting activities for our members. Community at its best.

  • £500 cheque presentation from the RAOB Alverton Lodge to Chopsticks

    £500 Donation from RAOB

    Thank you to the Alverton Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, who donated £500 to support Chopsticks’ work. Local groups like this make a huge impact.

  • New compressor donated by Northern Compressed Air to Chopsticks workshop

    Compressor Gift from NCA

    Northern Compressed Air donated a brand-new compressor to help in our workshop. A practical donation that’s now used every single day by our team.

  • A group of Chopsticks members and staff stand outside in matching orange high-vis jackets, showing off the Chopsticks logo on the back.

    Warm Thanks to Corporate Trade Supplies

    Our friends at Corporate Trade Supplies UK donated high-vis jackets embroidered with our logo. These jackets help keep our team safe and warm when we’re out delivering firewood — and they look brilliant too.

  • Paint & Pass art session hosted by Ontano Lounge in support of Chopsticks

    Paint & Pass Charity Night

    Ontano Lounge hosted a creative ‘Paint & Pass’ evening, donating £3 per ticket to Chopsticks. A fun way to fundraise and a lovely evening of art and connection.

  • Restored memorial bench made from donated bench ends and new timber

    Supporting in Memory of Alison

    An old bench frame donated by a local supporter was upcycled by our team into a beautiful memorial bench — a donation that turned into something truly special.

  • Touchscreen PC donated by QCRS, used in the Chopsticks workshop

    Touchscreen Tech from QCRS

    Andy at QCRS donated a touchscreen computer, now used every day in our workshop. A generous gift helping us stay connected, creative and supported.

  • Group photo of Chopsticks members and bowling club representatives holding a cheque outside Northallerton Bowling Club.

    £1134 Raised by Local Bowling Clubs

    Darlington Ladies League and Northallerton Bowling Club came together to raise an incredible £1134 for Chopsticks. Their support helped us provide meaningful activities for members and keep our services running strong.

  • Young woman in a pink coat holding a cheque beside a fundraising table, joined by a family member and a dog.

    Ella’s Handmade Fundraising Efforts

    Ella, one of our incredible members, raised hundreds of pounds by making and selling face masks and bunting with her family. Every stitch made a difference — and we couldn’t be prouder.

  • Timber pallets stacked high in Chopsticks’ yard, ready to be processed into kindling.

    Wood Donation from National Windscreens

    National Windscreens donated stacks of wooden pallets to help us keep kindling production going. Thanks to them, our workshop had plenty to saw, stack and pack.

  • A Chopsticks member in a red gilet focuses on colouring in a detailed floral page, with a bottle of water and pencil case on the table nearby.

    Colouring Sets Make Breaks Brighter

    Donated books and pens have brought calm and creativity to break times. Whether it’s colouring in a favourite design or trying something new, these thoughtful gifts are helping our members relax and express themselves.

  • Three Chopsticks members smile around a table with a boxed chocolate cake in the centre, enjoying a relaxed moment in the kitchen area.

    Sweet Start to the Day

    Thank you to the Northallerton Community Champion for this food donation — especially the chocolate cake, which was very much enjoyed with our morning brews. A small treat that brought big smiles all round.

  • Four people stand outside the Chopsticks building under the charity’s sign, with one person holding a cheque for £800 from Osmotherley Community Group, raised during Jubilee celebrations.

    £800 from Osmotherley Jubilee Fundraiser

    A huge thank you to Osmotherley Community Group, who raised £800 during their Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Their support helps us continue and grow our work.

Can’t Donate Right Now?

That’s completely fine. You can still help:

A woman standing and a man sitting under a canopy at an outdoor market stall with handmade wooden crafts and jewelry. Several people are visible in the background on a grassy area.