Each year at the Exclusively Show, a collection of generously donated exhibitor products is organised in support of exhibition’s partner charity – the Rainy Day Trust. In 2025, exhibitors contributed nine pallets of stock, valued at nearly £15,000. These donations make a meaningful impact, helping to power the Rainy Day Trust’s vital work and fundraising efforts.
Long-serving CEO Bryan Clover described the donations as
“Both remarkable and heart-warming”.
The Rainy Day Trust sincerely appreciates every contribution and the industry’s ongoing commitment to its vital cause.
2026 Collection
The tradition of donation collection will continue at this year’s show. Find out how to participate:
Step 1
Bring a sample of your donated products to the Press Office for a photocall on Wednesday at 08:45am.
Step 2
At the end of the show re-pack the products you wish to donate.
Step 3
Drop off the products at the Press Office.
Our Supported Charity
The Rainy Day Trust supports people from the home improvement and home enhancement industry when life gets tough. They provide practical help, financial assistance, training, and wellbeing support - empowering current and former workers to overcome challenges, rebuild stability, and move forward with confidence.
Established in 1843, the Rainy Day Trust has grown from supporting ironmongery and hardware workers to serving the modern home-improvement sector. They help people (and their partners) who’ve worked in builders’ merchants, DIY, hardware, potteries and glass, housewares, garden centres, and related manufacturing. They also support professional tradespeople, including plumbers, carpenters, electricians, and their apprentices or trainees.
If you would like to discuss partnership opportunities for planned or surplus donations, please contact Roz Shabazz-Johnson at