One Stop is celebrating its 10-year partnership with The Salvation Army.
There are currently more than 200 clothing banks located at One Stop stores around the UK that have collected 7,718 tonnes of donated textiles, which is the equivalent of around 30 million items.
The Salvation Army provides specialist support for survivors and potential victims of modern slavery, shelter for those experiencing homelessness, and much more. The trading arm of the charity – the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) – which operates the clothing banks, raises money through its nationwide reuse and repurposing schemes. With the support of the British public, SATCoL has donated £80m to The Salvation Army in the past 10 years alone.
In addition, to the clothing banks, customers can also find The Salvation Army food bank points inside to purchase extra items for those in need.
One Stop Managing Director, Stephanie Wood, said: “Over the past decade, our partnership with SATCoL has made a huge difference to the communities we serve – it shows how much we can achieve when we work together.
“We are really proud to celebrate this incredible milestone of saving 30 million items of clothing from landfill, and what makes this achievement even more special is being able to reinvest funds back into our communities, to foster positive change around us, and help create a brighter future for all.”
Justin Frost, National Senior Account Manager at Salvation Army Trading Company, added: “As one of our key partners where community is at the heart of everything they do, it has been a fantastic fit for The Salvation Army.”
