A mission to end hygiene poverty
Beauty Banks founders Sali Hughes & Jo Jones awarded MBEs
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Beauty Banks founders Sali Hughes & Jo Jones awarded MBEs *
We’re celebrating some very special news.
Our founders, Sali Hughes and Jo Jones, have been awarded MBEs in The King’s Birthday Honours List for services to charity and tackling hygiene poverty.
We’re incredibly proud of them both.
Beauty Banks began in 2018 with a simple belief: that nobody should have to choose between eating and staying clean. Since then, Sali and Jo have dedicated countless hours to raising awareness of hygiene poverty, building partnerships, securing donations and helping Beauty Banks grow into a charity that supports over 2,000 organisations across the UK.
They have done all of this voluntarily, alongside their own careers and commitments.
Of course, Beauty Banks would not exist without the support of our corporate partners, volunteers, supporters and frontline organisations. We are grateful to every single person and organisation that has helped us get to this point.
Today, though, we’re taking a moment to celebrate Sali and Jo, and to congratulate them on an honour that is so richly deserved. ❤️
At Beauty Banks, we believe every body is a somebody
Imagine starting your day without basics like soap, shampoo or toothpaste. This is hygiene poverty - and for millions of people in the UK, it’s a bleak reality.
At Beauty Banks we believe that being clean is essential to health, confidence and dignity.
We work with charities, businesses and individuals to support those in need by providing them with essential personal care items. Together, we want to end hygiene poverty across the UK.
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Support
We've helped over 2,168 charities and other organisations across the UK
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Presence
We have partnerships in every county in England, Scotland and Wales
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A big 2025
Some 30,000 people received a Beauty Banks donation in 2025. We sent out 200,000 individual products.
Our Stay Fresh Campaign
During summer holidays, 3 million children across Britain face the risk of going hungry and families struggling with food costs often can’t afford essentials like toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant.
Through the Stay Fresh Appeal, Beauty Banks raised funds to distribute wellbeing kits packed with essential hygiene products, via a UK-wide network of over 500 charities, schools and libraries.
Our campaign was so well received that we kept it going! If you’d like to buy someone a Stay Fresh pack, click here.
Ready to get involved?
There are many ways you can help Beauty Banks support those experiencing hygiene poverty in the UK.
Learn how you can get involved, make a difference and help ensure hygiene essentials reach those who need them most.
“The donations from Beauty Banks have made a huge impact for us. As a new mum without income it's hard and getting these basics has been massively appreciated. Thank you so much.”
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