What We Do
Supporting Local Charities
The Clothing Warehouse Ltd has been in business for more than 25 years, and during that time we have donated more than £250,000 to local charities, such as Newbury District Cancer Care, the Bracknell Major’s Charity, and Thames Hospice. We have also raised more than £10,000 towards the upkeep of a local church and recently started supporting other local charities either directly or through local retailers. This has been made possible through a relatively small number of clothing banks with the sites kindly agreed to by local councils.
How We Operate
Having obtained permission to place a bank in a particular site, we buy a bank and have it painted and sign written according to the charity or organisation to which donations will be made. We empty the bank on a regular basis, to ensure that it does not overflow and to check for any issues such as jammed hoppers or damage. The weight of clothing is recorded on each visit and at the end of the month, the total weight is calculated together with the value of the collections. A copy of the weight collected is then sent to the various charities and organisations, with payment following shortly afterwards.
The Next Step
When we receive the clothes at our depot, they are sorted into various categories. Clothes suitable for sale in the UK are sold from our shop, and other categories are sold to third parties that export them to other countries. This way, all of the clothes that are in a wearable condition find a second home and benefit many people, who may not be as fortunate as others.
About Our Business
Here at The Clothing Warehouse Ltd, we are a family-run business that was established more than 25 years ago, at our Hambridge Road site in Newbury. At our base, we currently employ 8 full-time staff members, plus part-time weekend staff. Our premises are old farm buildings that are far from posh! Let’s just say they have character. One of the best things about our location, however, is that we have plenty of space, so parking is never a problem for our customers. What’s more, we are open 7 days a week plus most bank holidays.