Thursday 19th March 2020 | View all Blogs

Let's begin by saying that we know how much the current situation has impacted business and non-business owners throughout the country. Unfortunately, amongst those most severely affected by the impacts of COVID-19, are the charities that millions of people rely on every day.

Those charities normally rely on the generosity of the public to help fund their running and distribution costs. However, it is evident that they have suffered a substantial loss and need our help now more than ever to keep their boats sailing above water.

For this reason, we would like to extend a helping hand to any charity that is struggling to ship essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know how important it is for those in need to receive the supplies and aid that they very much deserve, particularly in such trying times.

Following thorough internal discussions, we would like to play our part in ensuring essential items reach those who need them. Our new Emergency Charity accounts will be offered to all registered charities - simply contact us and we will do all we can to help!

Emergency Charity Accounts

We know that money might be a little tight for some charities and businesses, which is why we have decided to offer Emergency Charity accounts to those who need them.

Charities who normally rely on pallet courier services to send essential items to those in need, no longer have to worry about high shipping rates with an Emergency Charity account - this account will allow charities to ship pallets at almost cost price.

Unfortunately, our pricing matrix doesn't allow us to do this exactly but we have made every effort to get it as close to cost price as possible. For some regions, it may be cheaper than the cost price but we will ensure all deliveries are quick and efficient.

As normal, we are working hard to ensure all charities receive our full support and attention during these unprecedented times.

How To Create An Emergency Charity Account

If you operate a charity and wish to have pallets delivered, then please create an account through our website and get in touch. You can contact us by sending a message through our Live Chat service or by calling us on 08456580049. Our friendly customer care team will always be happy to help you.

If you decide that you want to register for an Emergency Charity account, we will do our best to make sure you are up and running right away. We understand that there is a great deal of pressure on charities and small businesses as our economy is recovering from the hard-hitting pandemic.

Are Emergency Charity Accounts For Charities Only?

As well as charity support, businesses that require pallet collections and deliveries are urged to get in touch with us. We are forming plans to help make certain that the wheels of your business and our economy can keep on turning.

If you run a business looking for cheap pallet collection and delivery services, then PalletOnline is the perfect solution. Our team is working hard behind the scenes to help every charity and business stay afloat during these trying times.

What This Means For PalletOnline

Thanks to our incredible in-house team and dedicated delivery drivers, our pallet delivery services are operating as normal. They have been working extremely hard throughout the entire pandemic to ensure collections and deliveries go as smoothly as possible for all customers.

We understand that now more than ever, charities and smaller businesses need help trying to run their businesses as usual while tackling the COVID-19 infection impacts. Rest assured that we are working hard to collect and deliver pallets for charities and businesses in urgent need of supplying essential goods.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding our services under the current circumstances, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We will do our best to ensure we answer every question you have, and aim to give you the peace of mind you deserve when shipping pallets with us.

PalletOnline is considered one of the best pallet delivery companies in the UK; we are trying to help those in need during these difficult times. Our palletised deliveries might not seem like much help, but to charities and small businesses, right now it makes a huge difference.

On a final note, we would like to wish all our customers well and hope that you stay safe. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries or concerns regarding our services.

You can either send a message via our Live Chat service or visit our Help Centre for more information. Alternatively, you can call us on 08456580049 and speak with us directly.

Questions & Answers

First, select a pallet spacious enough to fit your items on without overhanging on any of the edges. Then, arrange your boxes on the pallet in size order and secure your goods to the pallet using either shrink or stretch wrap. Finally, attach a label to your pallet to let the courier know where they are delivering your goods to.

Usually, a standard pallet is 48" x 40" and these measurements are recommended by pallet couriers far and wide. There are other pallet sizes to choose from but you must make sure that you select the correct one before sending goods through a pallet delivery network.

LTL means 'Less than TruckLoad' and refers to shipments that are bigger than parcel shipments but are smaller than FTL (Full Truck Load) shipments. LTL carriers normally handle freight loads between 68 and 9,072 kilograms.

Less than TruckLoad shipments are usually around one to six pallets and weigh between 200 and 5,000 pounds.

Packages that weigh more than 150 pounds and are larger than 108 inches in length plus girth are normally shipped as freight, though keep in mind that these numbers are not exact measurements.

For all pallet deliveries, you must print a label prior to delivery for the courier to know where they are delivering your goods. If you do not have access to a printer, you can simply attach your own hand-written label as long as the delivery address is clear and readable.