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Clothing Collective thrifter ambassadors helping to combat clothing poverty
For us as a small charity, growing our awareness is a really important thing to do. This directly helps us to achieve our mission of...

Clothing Collective
Sep 8, 20251 min read


How anti-homeless architecture in cities makes us all feel less welcome
While controversial anti-homeless architecture is on the rise, are we actually designing cities that are anti-human? Image by...

Megan Turner
Sep 8, 20257 min read


London Marathon 2026 Fundraiser profile: Isaac Davis-Kensett
The London Marathon is arguably the World's most well-known marathon event, but also importantly raises valuable funds for thousands of...

Clothing Collective
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Standing together on International Day of Charity: The power of collective giving
Every year on 5th September, the world comes together to mark International Day of Charity, a day that reminds us of the profound impact...

Clothing Collective
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Understanding Clothing Poverty Across the UK
Clothing poverty is not evenly distributed across the United Kingdom. Regional differences in income, employment, housing costs, and retail access create varying levels of clothing deprivation. These disparities reflect broader patterns of economic inequality. Understanding these geographical variations is crucial for developing targeted responses. It ensures that support reaches the communities most in need. The Complexity of Regional Poverty Patterns The relationship betwee

Clothing Collective
Aug 11, 20255 min read


Partner Profile: The Food Chain
Our 'partner profile' series features a short interview with a team member from one of the partner organisations that we work with to...

Clothing Collective
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Rekindle a friendship this International Friendship Day
International Friendship Day 2025 is held on Wednesday 30 July. Find out why having friends is really important to our mental wellbeing, plus learn how to support people to rekindle past friendships.

Megan Turner
Jul 28, 20258 min read


Volunteer profile: Izzy Brookes
Following on from Volunteers' Week back in June, where we celebrated it by profiling some of our volunteers , here's an interview with...

Clothing Collective
Jul 22, 20252 min read


How to fundraise for Clothing Collective with JustGiving
Our fundraisers are critical to helping us with our mission to provide clothing for people in need. Whether it's one of the people who...

Clothing Collective
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Consultiv Utilities and Charity Retail Association membership to support Clothing Collective
Consultiv Utilities Liam Barrett, Partner Channel Business Development Manager (left) and Paul Smith, Managing Director (right)....

Clothing Collective
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Win £100 in Charity Shop Gift Cards: Join Our Contest!
Love a good charity shop find? We've got some exciting news that'll make your sustainable shopping heart sing! We're giving away five...

Clothing Collective
Jun 27, 20254 min read


Celebrating Small Charity Week 2025: Building resilient communities together
As we approach Small Charity Week 2025, running from 23-30 June, there's never been a more important time to celebrate the incredible...

Clothing Collective
Jun 16, 20255 min read


How to make the most impact with your unused items
Many of us accumulate items we no longer use or need. Whether it’s old clothing, books, or household goods, these unused items can...

Clothing Collective
Jun 8, 20253 min read


How to fight loneliness - Loneliness Awareness Week
In this article: What is Loneliness Awareness Week? What are the implications of loneliness? All about Loneliness Awareness Week Who does...

Megan Turner
Jun 6, 202511 min read


Volunteers' Week 2025: Meet some of our volunteers
This week (Monday 2 - Sunday 8 June 2025) is Volunteers' Week - a chance to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. The...

Clothing Collective
Jun 2, 20254 min read


Understanding the Issues of Fast Fashion: A Sustainable Approach
The Growing Concerns of Fast Fashion Fast fashion refers to the rapid and mass production of trendy clothing. This process often leads to...

Megan Turner
May 19, 20254 min read


Embracing Second-Hand Shopping: The Rise of Gen R
Understanding the 'Re-use, Reduce, Recycle' Generation Results from a British Heart Foundation survey released this month have shown...

Clothing Collective
Apr 21, 20253 min read


Expanded Free Doorstep Collection Service by Redonate.uk
Exciting News for Charity Clothing Collections Redonate.uk is our charity clothing collection partner. They have recently expanded their...

Clothing Collective
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Shakespeare Half Marathon - Fundraiser Profiles
Joel (left) and Lee (right), with their support crew On Saturday 27 April, the Shakespeare Marathon & Half Marathon event takes place in...

Clothing Collective
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Support our Brighton Marathon runners
This year's Brighton Marathon takes place on Sunday 6 April and will see thousands take part in this unique event which brings out the...

Clothing Collective
Mar 3, 20252 min read
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