Introducing our New Insights Section

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 the impact that this has on people’s lives.

While food banks continue to provide a vital lifeline to those in need, there are few options for finding affordable and essential clothing. Our work alongside partners has created a mechanism whereby those in need can access the clothing through charity shops [1], but we know that this isn’t enough.

Join us on our mission to provide access to clothes for those who need it most, as we believe that nobody should lack adequate, quality clothing [2].

Browse the articles below, engage with them by commenting, and please share them with others you know will be interested in them:

https://www.clothingcollective.org/blog-1/categories/insights

References

1.    Joseph Rowntree Foundation (2024), UK Poverty 2024

2.    Clothing Collective (2025)