I’d like to introduce you to the new ‘Insights’ section of Clothing Collective’s website, as we’re refining our online content to further our work. This new section is a collection of articles that discuss clothing poverty and related topics, providing key information, facts and figures. As the current landscape of poverty in the UK is bleak, 14.4 million people live in poverty and 3.8 million people experience destitution [1] . Unfortunately, we often struggle to comprehend

Our 2025 Christmas Appeal has now closed for donations and we are pleased to announce that the monies raised will help four local charitable organisations to support around 120 people in need. The appeal, which was supported by the Charity Retail Association, aimed to raise funds to allow people who could not afford to buy clothing to be able to do so, to help keep themselves and their families warm this winter. The money raised, which was close to £2,500, has been turned int

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with LegacyHub, that launches today. This means that they will donate 10% of the subscription fee when you use this link .  Furthermore, you will receive a 10% discount across (regardless of whether you choose the monthly, annual or lifetime subscription).  And you can be safe in the knowledge that you are supporting your families after you have passed on.  What is Legacy Hub? Legacy Hub is an easy-to-use, secure digital vault des

Children in the UK are being pushed to the side lines of sport not because they lack talent or interest, but because they lack sportswear.

At one end of the market, households buy discounted fashion at unprecedented scale; at the other, millions cannot afford the essential clothing required for daily life. 

As 2025 draws to a close, we turn our attention to 2026, and what clothing poverty may look like in the new year.

2025 saw many developments around the issue of clothing poverty. While it is difficult to gauge the effect of these developments, given that their implementation is in its infancy, it is vital to consider how steps are being taken to address the material needs of those experiencing clothing poverty.   January The London Council of Tower Hamlets offers a universal school uniform payment, the first scheme of its kind. Households with an income of less than £50,350 will receive

Here at Clothing Collective we are approaching the next 12 months with the same determination to fulfil our mission of providing access to clothing for people in need in a sustainable way. And in doing so, we are aiming to help fight clothing poverty. With more people than ever experiencing clothing poverty - which means they cannot afford to buy clothing for themselves or their families - it's more important than ever that we all try to help in any way we can. Our model work

Every year, certain stories capture the attention of readers more than others. In 2025, a handful of blog posts stood out on our website, drawing thousands of views and sparking important conversations. These posts cover topics from practical advice on clothing donations to the social impact of urban design and textile waste. If you missed them, now is the perfect time to catch up on the most engaging and thought-provoking content of the year. The Dos and Don'ts of Clothing D

When the government published ‘Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty’ on 5 December 2025, it produced the first comprehensive plan of its kind in more than a decade.¹ The strategy arrives at a time when material hardship, often most visible through the clothes children wear to school, in winter or in everyday life, is placing increasing strain on families.  Although clothing is not treated as a standalone policy area, several measures in the strategy could influenc

Bramwell Brown, the handmade art clocks company, have once again supported Clothing Collective through sales of their festive Christmas clock jumpers . They be donated all of the proceeds from the Christmas clock jumpers to us, which raised a wonderful £1500 for our appeal. This generous donation means that we can provide Charity Shop Gift Cards to more than 70 people, so they can buy themselves clothing to keep warm during the cold winter months. Rob and Sarah, founders of B

Today (Saturday 29 November) sees the launch of our Christmas appeal, which once again aims to help provide warm clothing to people in need this winter.  This year we are asking you to support our appeal, which aims to raise as much money as possible to allow us to continue helping and supporting people in our communities, such as homeless adults and families living in poverty, who struggle to afford to clothe themselves.  Providing gift cards to people in need means that the

For charity shop enthusiasts and sustainable fashion lovers, finding hidden gems in your local area just got easier. Ganddee, the UK and Ireland's dedicated thrifting app, is revolutionising how people discover and visit second-hand shops, charity shops, vintage markets, car boot sales, and pop-up events. What is Ganddee? Ganddee is a map-first mobile app that helps you thrift in person, connecting users with charity shops, vintage stores, flea markets, car boot sales and pop

Our third thrifter ambassador to announce is Penny Salman, who is known as @threadsforapenny on Instagram. You can read more about Penny here, including what she typically shops for in charity shops and why she decided to become an ambassador for us. What got you interested in pre-loved/secondhand clothes? I have always loved the unique pieces you can find secondhand, but I really fell in love with it, and committed to shopping pretty much exclusively secondhand, when I star

We are pleased to announce Clothing Collective has joined 1% for the Planet as an environmental partner! This partnership is intended to advance our impact as well as involve more businesses in the environmental movement. 1% for the Planet is an accountability partner for businesses that are ready to reject business as usual and give back to environmental partners making a difference around the globe. Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews

The second in our series of thrifter ambassador profiles, is Ruth Jobson, who is known as @charityshopping_ruthy on Instagram. Read more about Ruth, including what she loves about charity shops and her thoughts on how you can switch your habits to buy more second-hand clothing. What got you interested in pre-loved/secondhand clothes? When I had my first child I became a single mother and out of necessity I bought everything from furniture to clothing secondhand. I realised t

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