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CLOTHES SWAP & SELF CARE

Clothes Swap/Self Care

Our Clothes Swap provides a safe space for young LGBT*Q+ people to swap clothes they no longer need, or if you’d like to pick up something different at no cost.

The clothes swap also provides environmental benefits as well. In a world of fast fashion, clothes swapping provides a unique opportunity for clothes to be celebrated, recycled, and worn once again.

There is also a massive creative aspect to exchanging clothes as well. At our Clothes Swap events young people share how they could modify garments to celebrate their identities, without the expense of purchasing additional fabrics and materials.

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Location

Ipswich

When

Various

Age range

11 – 17 years

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What young people
say...

Allows me to see that I have options and don’t have to isolate myself.
L 18

It's not a place you have to be proud and happy all the time, you can just be.
F 17

I've made friends I absolutely love, and I don’t feel alone.
D 16

It is cool, it gives me a space to chill between school and stuff.
F 14

It's helped me develop my confidence and has also helped me sort out my identity.
L 15

It has made me feel more accepted and supported as a young LGBTQ+ person, and more comfortable with myself.
K 16

It creates a fun and comfortable environment whilst also addressing serious and educational topics.
E 15

Outreach has helped me so much more than I can tell you in words. I am so thankful I got to be a part of this awesome group
J 15

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As a small fundraising-reliant Suffolk charity, we use our limited funds carefully and welcome any offers of support

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With thanks to our supporters:

Suffolk Community Foundation
Children in Need
B&Q Foundation
LGBT Consortium
Community Fund
Suffolk Community Foundation
Children in Need
B&Q Foundation
LGBT Consortium
Community Fund