Charities helping the South Asia earthquake relief effort have been invited to post details of supplies, equipment and services they need on the In Kind Direct website in an attempt to encourage donations from companies.

Robin Boles, chief executive at In Kind Direct, a charity that distributes goods from industry to good causes, says that although many companies have already donated large sums of money, it is possible to help further by donating goods.

“We also want to ensure goods donated are exactly what the charities need. We know from experience that not all goods donations, however well intentioned, are appropriate. The website “wish list” will help overcome this”, she added.

Any registered charities working on the relief effort can use the free matching service. For more information visit www.inkinddirect.org