All the latest from Donate Clothes, including updates on our inspirational partner charities.
Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes the spotlight, but here’s a bold claim: simply “raising awareness” isn’t enough. While we see pink ribbons adorning products, social media profiles, and even landmarks, is that really making a difference?
Dogs Trust believes that all dogs deserve to live life to the full. Since its inception in 1891, this renowned national charity has been hard at work to create a better future for dogs and the people who love them.
Overcome the landfill crisis through conscious consumerism and clothing donations. Our service allows you to actively contribute to reducing waste, supporting a circular economy and aiding charitable causes. Discover how you can join the fight against fast fashion today.
We are delighted to announce a ground-breaking collaboration we’ve initiated at Donate Clothes UK. Our new alliance in promoting environmental sustainability is with the esteemed Scimitar Sports, a forerunner in the custom sportswear manufacturing industry.
Explore Troop Aid’s journey, supporting injured Armed Forces worldwide since 2006 with essential ‘Grab Bags’. Learn about their growth, recognition, and royal patronage. Discover how your support can make a significant difference to our brave servicemen and women.
Discover how conscious consumerism is reshaping the UK’s shopping landscape, and why second-hand shopping is becoming increasingly popular. Learn about the environmental and social benefits of buying second-hand, as well as practical tips for integrating this sustainable practice into your own life.
Donating clothes to charity is a great way to give back, but choosing between textile banks and home collection services can be tough. We’ve broken down the pros and cons of each option to help you make a decision.
One of the easiest and most convenient ways to donate your clothes is by using a charity clothes collection service. Many charities offer this service, where they provide you with bags or boxes to fill with your unwanted clothes, and then collect them from your doorstep or a designated location.
Does your business have unwanted clothes – lost property, stock that you can’t sell or unused kit, for example? Arrange a free Donate Clothes collection to raise funds for a British charity.
Interested in what happens to your clothes and other preloved items once we collect them? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s a question we’re regularly asked by visitors to our website and followers on social media. So, we decided to devote this blog to the journey your clothes take once we collect them – and to explaining how your chosen charity benefits.
An estimated £140m worth of clothing is sent to UK landfill every year. That’s around 350,000 tonnes.
The average UK household owns £4000 worth of clothes.
The value of unused clothes in UK wardrobes is a whopping £30bn.
* Source: WRAP
