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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

The UK’s first period charity shop opens in Surrey: ‘It’s long overdue’

Binti International

Period charity Binti International has launched the UK’s first period charity shop dedicated to ensuring accessibility to menstruation products and information.

The shop opened its doors this week in Walton on Thames, Surrey, where the council became the first in England to provide free period products across 55 sites, including libraries, offices, retail stores, public buildings and places of worship.

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