How can you support our homeless community this winter?
How can you support our homeless community this winter? We are already in the month of May, with sunshine and warmer days ahead, but winter has a way of arriving faster than we expect. For people experiencing homelessness, the colder months can be especially harsh,...
Creative ways to raise money in your community
Fundraising is the lifeblood of many community projects, charities, and local initiatives. Whether you’re supporting a school, funding a community upgrade, or backing a charitable cause, coming up with fresh and effective ways to raise money can sometimes feel like a...
How to get cash for clothes and raise extra funds
If your business, charity or community project needs a little financial boost to raise extra funding, there’s a simple and environmentally friendly solution: get cash for clothes with Recycled Clothing Banks. We work across London and the Home Counties, helping...
Why recycling old shoes matters more than you think
In the UK, it’s estimated that around 26,000 tonnes of shoe waste are collected and redistributed for reuse each year, but around 143,000 tonnes of discarded shoes typically end up in landfill instead of being reused or recycled. When you next visit your local textile...
Be mindful this New Year of the fabrics that are the hardest to recycle
Be mindful this New Year of the fabrics that are the hardest to recycle As we move into a new year with growing awareness around sustainability, it’s worth looking more closely at what our clothes are actually made of. Recycling fabrics is far more complex than...
Will you be supporting charities through textiles donations in 2026?
Will you be supporting charities through textiles donations in 2026? Did you know that donating to charity is one of the most powerful natural mood-boosters? Simply knowing that your actions are improving someone else’s life can be incredibly rewarding. In fact,...
The environmental benefits of donating clothes to clothing banks are enormous
The UK’s love affair with fast fashion is costing the earth Let’s be honest, here in the UK, we love our fashion; from high street steals to next-day delivery trends, we buy more clothes per person than any other country in Europe. But our appetite for fast fashion...
Understanding the life cycle of preloved clothing
Why recycling your preloved clothing matters more than you think We all know how easy it is to toss old clothes in the bin when decluttering especially when life gets busy. But before you do, pause for a moment. That jumper, that pair of jeans, or the dress you no...
Where is my local clothes bank?
Is it too early to mention the C word? With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are already thinking about gifts, decorations, and festive outfits. Before diving headfirst into the season of consumption, now might be the perfect time for a pre-festive clear...
How your pre-loved clothes can change lives
Turning unwanted garments into fresh starts for people and the planet. Each year, millions of clothing items are tossed aside, often ending up in landfill sites and quite often some still in good, wearable condition. But what if your old jeans, jackets, or paired...