How to Raise Money for Good Causes by Collecting Second Hand Stamps 
How the scheme works
Used stamps are gathered in, sorted and sold to collectors. Administration costs are minimal as the skilled work of preparing and selling the stamps is undertaken by teams of home workers. The success of the scheme depends on the support given to it by congregations, organisations and individuals throughout Scotland who regularly send in packets of used stamps. 
How you can help
While contributions from individuals are most welcome, much time and effort can be saved by organising the collection of stamps throughout a congregation or office. How about appointing a stamp agent who accepts stamps, sorts them and then sends them to one of the collection points? 
Old stamp collections
If you have an unused stamp collection lying in a drawer, why not consider donating it to the World Mission stamp centre? It would not only contribute to our work, but would also find a home with an active collector who would treasure your collection. 
Helpful tips:
* How about creating a 'post box' into which used stamps could be placed? 
* Inform others, spread the word and get collecting! 
* Please cut the stamps from the envelope or parcel leaving at least a quarter of an inch of paper all around. 
* Please do not attempt to remove the paper from the back of the stamps. 
* Remember - damaged stamps have NO value… 
* It would also be helpful if you could sort the stamps into British and foreign. 
If you wish an acknowledgement, please attach the name and address of the sender to the outside of the container. We are not able to guarantee a response if the name and address are in the container.
Please send/deposit your stamps with: 
World Mission (Local Development), Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN 
Glasgow Presbytery Office, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP
Keith Scott, 143 Netherton Road, Wishaw, ML2 0PR
Thank you for your support.





 

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Updated: March 2005