Fire at Christmas? In New Mills, in High Peak? No problem. As clothing provider for the British Red Cross Emergency Response Unit, we were able to respond to a request to help a family of four adults this afternoon and get the delivery to the Red Cross, ready for transportation to New Mills. This was […]

Just one of many delighted people we helped at today’s session whose daughter has something Christmassy to wear in addition to plenty of other clothes we provided. In just two hours clothes for 26 people were distributed. Another mum explained that she had come out to us in slippers because she had had to give […]

  It was brilliant to be able to make this bulk delivery today in our brand new upcycled sacks, made from material not needed by our service users. Thanks to our volunteers Lois and Michelle, who have spent hours making these, we can now stop spending money on black bags and make sure we aren’t […]

  Years 1 to 6 enjoyed their assembly with Paddington last week at Arnbrook Primary, as they launched their membership of our Sharewear Schools partnership programme. We are looking forward to working together to our mutual benefit.

  They say a picture tells a thousand words…. but I don’t think this beautiful coat for a ten year old girl can possibly sum up some of the needs we have been dealing with today.  Clothes for people in a variety of situations, given on site; move-on bedding packs delivered to the YMCA for […]

  Clothing poverty hits even harder in the winter months. Amongst the three large families with complex needs that we clothed today was this mum of three teenage boys who was over the moon with her beautiful winter coat. Not only will it keep her warm, but the high quality and style of the coat […]

  Thanks to all those who came and supported our fundraiser at The Beacon today, as well as the volunteers who ran stalls, helped set up yesterday or even dressed up as a mermaid to paint faces! £254 was raised for vital equipment which we need to make our operation more efficient.

  20 people were given clothing support in 2 and a half hours this afternoon in a fantastic non-stop effort from all volunteers. In addition we processed a large delivery for Nottm and Notts Refugee Forum.