Wellington Curtain Bank

We upcycle pre-loved curtains and provide them to low-income families and individuals in the Wellington Region. 

Double-layered curtains are effective at reducing heat loss. They keep the home warm and help reduce energy bills. We know that many families, especially those living in rental properties cannot afford to buy quality curtains. This is where we come it. We want to help.

If you have a Community Services Card or a SuperGold Combo Cardholder living under your roof, we may be able to give curtains.

 

Donate curtains to the Wellington Curtain Bank

The Wellington Curtain Bank is still accepting donations of curtains and fabric - If you have mould-free curtains you’d like to donate, please hit the link below to see what we accept

 

The Curtain Bank is not accepting orders until March 2020

Due to high demand the Wellington Curtain Bank is not taking any new orders for 2020

 
 

Score some fantastic fabrics and support the Wellington Curtain Bank at the same time.

 
 
 
“I would just love to say how thankful and grateful I am of the beautiful curtains I picked up today. I really appreciate the help you have given my little family and also the work you guys continue to do to help families like myself in need!. I can sleep better knowing my kids rooms are warm 😊 ”
— Penny M. September 2019.
 
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Come and get free curtains!
Come and get free curtains!

Last financial year, we provided the highest number of free, lined curtains ever to families with Community Services Cards. To be exact, we gave 2462 sets of curtains to 604 households! This year we want to reach even more! 

To the person who slashed the tyres on our community van
To the person who slashed the tyres on our community van

Today someone slashed the tyres on our community van. This comes a week before the Wellington Curtain Bank opens its doors for another year of providing FREE curtains to families that need them. 

This is how they deliver them.

Not all curtains are created equal.
Not all curtains are created equal.

Today someone slashed the tires on our community van. This comes a week before the Wellington Curtain Bank opens its doors for another year of providing FREE curtains to families that need them. 

This is how they deliver them. 

Happy International Volunteer Day
Happy International Volunteer Day

Without our Curtain Bank volunteers, 604 low-income families in need across the Wellington region would not have quality curtains to keep them warm each winter.

Curtain Bank needs more curtain donations before winter is over
Curtain Bank needs more curtain donations before winter is over

Wellington Curtain Bank is asking for the community’s support to meet the demand for curtains for low-income homes this winter.

Wellington Curtain Bank comes to Pomare Taita
Wellington Curtain Bank comes to Pomare Taita

Wellington Curtain Bank is coming to Pomare Taita, making it easier for the community to get free, lined curtains ahead of winter. The Curtain Bank, supported by Sustainability Trust, provides free curtains for people with Community Services Cards who need a hand warming up their homes.

David on making the most of curtains
David on making the most of curtains

Effective curtains can reduce heat loss by 60 percent for single glazed windows, and by as much as 50 percent for double-glazing. The good news is that there are a few, simple low-cost modifications you can make to improve the performance of your existing curtains.

Thank you to our sponsors. We couldn’t do this with out you.