Organizer Aunelia Madede arranging donated clothes to raise money for domestic violence victims.
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A London charity has hosted a clothes swap to raise money for victims of domestic violence in the capital.
Londoners were invited to bring their pre-loved clothing to the event in Chelsea and swap them for new ones, or leave a small donation. The goal was to raise funds for Sanctuary4Sisterhood, an organisation that supports women who have experienced domestic violence.
Organiser Aunelia Madede said that the event will “repurpose the clothes in a way that will benefit the community, as well as giving people the opportunity to buy clothes that would otherwise be expensive, especially in this cost of living crisis.”
The clothes were on a “swap and get clothes free basis or pay however much you want”.
The event raised money for domestic violence charity Santuary4Sisterhood.
The money will go towards supporting domestic violence victims.
The event attracted buyers from a father and his 5-year-old daughter to two women searching for clothes for a night out.
One attendee said: “I bought a dress and I am going away with a brand new pair of shoes. I’m delighted because this is a lot more environmentally-friendly way to update my wardrobe.”
Donations were contributed throughout the day by people hoping to sell and trade items for new pieces.
Attendees sifted through clothing to buy and swap.
Aunelia is pleased with how this first swap went and is already in the process of finalizing the next event.
“I have another clothes swap planned for Earls Court in March which I hope will attract even more clothes swappers.
“It’s much better for the environment to update your wardrobe like this and I like the idea of repurposing clothes.”
According to the North London Waste Authority, half of millennials and Gen Z now buy swapped or second hand clothing.
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A London charity has hosted a clothes swap to raise money for victims of domestic violence in the capital.
Londoners were invited to bring their pre-loved clothing to the event in Chelsea and swap them for new ones, or leave a small donation. The goal was to raise funds for Sanctuary4Sisterhood, an organisation that supports women who have experienced domestic violence.
Organiser Aunelia Madede said that the event will “repurpose the clothes in a way that will benefit the community, as well as giving people the opportunity to buy clothes that would otherwise be expensive, especially in this cost of living crisis.”
The clothes were on a “swap and get clothes free basis or pay however much you want”.
The event raised money for domestic violence charity Santuary4Sisterhood.
The money will go towards supporting domestic violence victims.
The event attracted buyers from a father and his 5-year-old daughter to two women searching for clothes for a night out.
One attendee said: “I bought a dress and I am going away with a brand new pair of shoes. I’m delighted because this is a lot more environmentally-friendly way to update my wardrobe.”
Donations were contributed throughout the day by people hoping to sell and trade items for new pieces.
Attendees sifted through clothing to buy and swap.
Aunelia is pleased with how this first swap went and is already in the process of finalizing the next event.
“I have another clothes swap planned for Earls Court in March which I hope will attract even more clothes swappers.
“It’s much better for the environment to update your wardrobe like this and I like the idea of repurposing clothes.”
According to the North London Waste Authority, half of millennials and Gen Z now buy swapped or second hand clothing.
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