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Charity FAQs

In this section, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the charity. 

Does Alopecia UK accept hair donations?

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Alopecia UK does not accept hair donations. Being a small charity, we do not have the resources to process hair donations. There is a charity called the Little Princess Trust (LPT) that accept hair donations and provide free wigs to children and young adults aged 24 and under with medical hair loss, including cancer and alopecia.

Some individuals who cut their hair as a way of raising awareness, ask their family and friends to sponsor them for the haircut. Many choose to do this to raise much-needed funds for Alopecia UK, whilst donating the hair donation to Little Princess Trust. This is a great way to support two causes.

Published: 17th February, 2022

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How can Alopecia UK help me to meet others with alopecia?

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Alopecia UK specialises in peer support. We understand the importance of being in touch with others who understand the alopecia journey. We facilitate this in the following ways: 

Private Facebook Groups

Alopecia UK (main group) - with over 10,000 members and lots of daily support posts

Alopecia UK Products & Services Chat Group - a group dedicated to advice and information sharing about products and services relating to alopecia such as wigs, headwear, make up, permanent make up and scalp micropigmentation

AUK Parents Chat Group - a group for parents to chat with each other and share their experiences

AUK Men's Chat Group - a group for men to share their experiences with each other

Alopecia Café meetings 

Alopecia Café is an online meeting space to meet others, share experiences and talk about ways you can manage your alopecia. We are open to adults in the UK (18+) with all types of hair loss. Details can be found here. 

Local Support Groups

We have a network of local support groups across the UK for adults, teens and children. Details can be found here. 

Online Meetings for Young People (aged 13-18) 

We host online meetings for teens affected by alopecia. Details can be found here. 

Online Meetings for Children (aged up to 12) 

Online meetings for children affected by alopecia can be found here. 

Events

Alopecia UK also hosts events for people affected by alopecia. Find out about upcoming events here. 

Published: 17th February, 2022

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Does Alopecia UK accept wig donations? Can I send my unwanted wigs to Alopecia UK?

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Alopecia UK does not have the resources to be able to process any wig donations. However, there is a wig bank run by Lyndsey Brack of Diamond Hair Solutions. To date, Lyndsey has raised over £6,000 for Alopecia UK by recycling unwanted wigs and selling them and donating a percentage of the proceeds. You can read all about the Diamond Wig Bank North East, including details of how to send any unwanted wigs to Lyndsey here.

Published: 17th February, 2022

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Can someone from the Alopecia UK team come to my fundraising event?

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Being a small charity with a small team, we are not always able to attend fundraising events. If we are able to fit it into our schedules, we would love to but realistically there are many times when we cannot. If your fundraising event is local to a staff member, we will try our best to support. 

Sometimes we may be able to send along a volunteer (who know lots about the charity and has alopecia themselves) on our behalf.

If you’d like to enquire about Alopecia UK attending your fundraiser, please email [email protected]

Published: 17th February, 2022

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How can I fundraise for Alopecia UK?

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There are lots of ways you can get involved with fundraising for Alopecia UK and we would be extremely grateful to have your support. Alopecia UK relies on the support of fundraisers and donors to continue our work to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia. 

We have a section of our website dedicated to inspiring and supporting fundraisers. We recommend you take a look through our fundraising pages and get in touch if you have any queries or need any support. 

Visit our fundraising section here. 

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I am a business who supplies wigs and headwear. Can I have access to your membership, or can you advertise my business on your social media channels?

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Alopecia UK is not a membership charity. We want all our information to be free at the point of access for all those who need it. As such we need to find alternative ways to help financially sustain the charity. One of these ways is through our Service Directory. Our directory provides businesses with the opportunity to list their products and/or services on the Alopecia UK website. This creates a much-needed funding stream for the charity, an additional place for advertising for the businesses and a helpful resource for those with alopecia.

Many businesses also look at this as their opportunity to support a charity that supports many within their own client base or some view it is part of their Corporate Social Responsibility model. By having a listing on Alopecia UK's Service Directory, businesses are also able to join our private Alopecia UK Products and Services Chat Facebook group and participate in our ‘Free to Promote Fridays’. If your business would like to join the Alopecia UK Service Directory, please apply here. 

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