Four Saffron Walden women set up Uttlesford Children’s Clothing Bank
Left to right: Cath Pargeter, Madi Wilkie, and Emma Bastin. Photo: Supplied by Uttlesford Children's Clothing Bank. - Credit: Supplied by Uttlesford Children's Clothing Bank
Four Saffron Walden women have set up a clothing bank to help Uttlesford families with clothing and footwear for children up to age 16.
Madi Wilkie, Emma Bastin, Cath Pargeter and Sarah Ockwell-Smith volunteered for a Citizens Advice Bureau initiative. Madi, one of the Uttlesford Children’s Clothing Bank coordinators, said: “I have worked with families in need of help, and I have seen there is a need for a service like this.
“It’s a small team but we are really looking forward to becoming established as a charity. We are trying to find premises with enough space. Everything is run and stored in our spare bedrooms at the minute.”
They are not accepting donations until lockdown ends.
Madi said: “Everything needs to be quarantined, and we are following the government guidance on unnecessary travel.”
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Requests are accepted only through referrals by the Citizens Advice Bureau. Contact the clothing bank through Facebook @uttlesfordchildrensclothingbank or email at uttlesfordclothingbank@gmail.com
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