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You’re not just buying a bag…you’re joining a movement that supports children in care
At Madlug, every purchase has purpose. When you buy from Madlug, you’re not just buying a great bag for work, school, travel or uni...you’re helping a child in care move with dignity.
More than 100,000 children across the UK and Ireland are in care. Many have no choice but to carry their belongings in black plastic bin bags. You can help change that.
Celebrating a decade of difference
Madlug turns ten! Celebrating a decade of difference.
To mark our 10th anniversary we want to gain 100 new monthly subscribers.
Will you be one of our 100 new subscribers?
Everything you need to know about the pack-away travel bag
With every bag purchased at Madlug, a pack-away travel bag goes to a child in care – but what do we mean when we say that?
Here are some quick FAQs about the pack-away travel bag.
6,000 children will enter the care system this festive season
This festive season alone, an estimated 6,000 children will transition into care. Many of these children and young will have their belongings moved in bin bags, a practice that often leaves lasting effects on their self-esteem and sense of worth.
This Christmas, Madlug is calling on shoppers to help change this narrative by choosing gifts that make a difference. Every Madlug bag purchased provides a pack-away travel bag to a child in care, giving them something more than a safe way to carry their belongings—a sense of value, worth and dignity.
Why you should gift Madlug bags to you staff
Staff gifting has become increasingly popular over the years and with the festive season fast approaching, you may find yourself asking the question, what can I get my staff? A Madlug bag allows you to give the gift of giving back. With every bag purchased a pack away travel bag goes to a child in care.
Which Madlug bag is best for travelling?
As January settles in with its crisp chill across the UK and Ireland, it might be tempting to stay bundled up indoors. But there's a silver lining – a year filled with exciting adventures awaits. And what better companion than a Madlug bag? Madlug stands for ‘make a difference luggage’. With every bag you buy, we give a pack-away travel bag to a child in care. Because no child should carry their life in a bin bag. Let’s dive into our top picks for 2024 travel.
6 reasons to subscribe to Madlug ‘Gift a Bag’ this year
In a world that often ignores the needs of the most vulnerable, Madlug stands as a force for change and empowerment. The name ‘Madlug’ stands for ‘make a difference luggage’. It isn’t just about stylish and practical bags – it’s a movement championing the rights of incredible children and young people in care. If you don’t need a bag (or if you already have one and want to make a difference in another way), our ‘Gift a Bag’ subscription is the perfect solution.
8 goal ideas: Make your list with Madlug
At Madlug, we believe that every goal, big or small, can be a catalyst for positive change, not just for ourselves but for others too. With our mission to make a positive difference, each Madlug bag purchase contributes to providing a pack-away travel bag to a child in care. Because no child should carry their life in a bin bag. Read on for some inspiration to set some goals of your own.
Madlug's Impact So Far
In the eight years since Madlug was founded, we have not only grown as a business, we have also become a powerful force for social change – and that’s all thanks to your purchases. The impact of our mission to give dignity to children in care is evident in the numbers and stories that define our journey.
Madlug gifts under £50
Looking for the perfect gift under £50 that combines style and functionality, while making a difference? We have plenty of options that tick those boxes. Madlug – which stands for ‘make a difference luggage’ was created to help children in care, most of whom move their belongings in black bin bags, losing their dignity in the process.
Why Madlug is doing Black Friday differently this year
With less than eight weeks until Christmas, chances are you’re starting to think about gifting. So are lots of retailers – particularly those gearing up for Black Friday on the 24th of this month. Here are five reasons why we as a company choose not to follow the Black Friday tradition.
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