Increase demand for second-hand shoes due to rising poverty

Sal Shoes, a charity started by Mum CJ, has grown significantly over five years, processing donations from across the UK. Initially sending shoes to 43 countries, the charity now focuses on UK needs due to rising poverty. An initiative allows UK children to donate outgrown school shoes, supporting vulnerable families. Schools like Roy James' in Wales benefit, providing shoes to children in need. Sal Shoes struggles with demand as UK poverty rises, forcing families to choose between essentials. While many shoes still go abroad, more are staying in the UK to help local families.

What was the initial reason for starting the charity Sal Shoes?

• To sell shoes at a profit

• To find a use for outgrown shoes

• To recycle old shoes into new products

• To create a shoe brand

How many countries are currently receiving shoes from Sal Shoes?

• 43 countries

• 100 countries

• 10 countries

• 5 countries

What is the main goal of the UK school shoe donation initiative?

• To sell shoes to raise funds

• To provide new shoes to all UK children

• To export shoes to other countries

• To donate outgrown shoes to children in need

What challenge is Sal Shoes currently facing?

• Lack of volunteers

• Excessive shoe donations

• Struggling to meet demand

• High shipping costs

Where are most of the secondhand shoes from Sal Shoes now being used?

• In Antarctica

• In the UK

• In Australia

• In South America