Fundraise & Recycle

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Welcome to our blog, where we share the latest news, stories, and developments in textile recycling. Here, you’ll find key information about the ever-growing textile recycling industry, all highlighting our mission to turn textile waste into opportunities. Join us as we drive change, inspire communities, and work towards a sustainable future.

Recycling

Fast Fashion

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Fast Fashion’s Hidden Impact – And How Your Community Can Make a Difference

Fast fashion has revolutionised the clothing industry, making trendy styles accessible at incredibly low prices.

Donor Fatigue is Real – Here’s How to Fundraise Without Constantly Asking for Money

Fundraising is essential for schools, charities, and community organisations, but repeatedly asking the same people for donations can lead to donor fatigue.

How Clothes Banks Create Year-Round Fundraising for Schools, Charities, and Community Settings

Traditional fundraising methods like bake sales, raffles, and sponsored events can bring in short-term income but require continuous effort, planning, and engagement.

Why One-Off Fundraisers Aren’t Enough – And What You Can Do Instead

One-off fundraisers require significant effort, planning, and promotion, and once they’re over, so is the income they generate. The constant need to organise the next event can become exhausting, leaving organisations in a cycle of financial uncertainty.

Is Cash The Only Reward We Offer?

Is cash the only reward we offer when you work with us? Absolutely not.

Meet The Team - Simona Budryte

It's time to meet Simona👋 She's our Head of Design. Everything creative in the business has her fingerprints on it.

Why are our textile recycling clothes banks white?

What do our clothes banks stand for?! Why are they white?!

Meet The Team - Dave Kristopaitis

It's time to meet Dave. He's the Managing Director and one-half of the couple who created Fundraise & Recycle

What clothes do we take, where do they go, and how does that help the environment?

What clothes do we take at Fundraise & Recycle, where do they go, and how does that help the environment?

Ribbon Academy Recycle over 10,000kg Of Clothes

Over 10,000kg of clothes/textiles were recycled for Ribbon Academy.

Saved Over 204,000kg of C02 In September

We couldn't do it without the incredible work of the organisations we're partnered with.

Fundraise & Recycle Fundraises Over £100,000 for Dragonfly Cancer Trust

Our founders Dave & Sarah were also presented with a special award.

Meet The Team: Sarah

Sarah is the Operations Manager and one-half of the couple who created Fundraise & Recycle.

Textile Recycling and Its Impact on the Planet: A Sustainable Revolution

At Fundraise & Recycle, we are proud to be at the forefront of the sustainable revolution. Our mission is simple: to protect the planet by recycling textiles and raising funds for vital causes.

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