Why we moved and next steps for The Clothes Horse
So far the majority of 2025 has been a whirlwind for The Clothes Horse. We were given our notice from our landlord in March a few weeks after we received an incredible funding grant from the National Lottery.
We were shocked and not too sure of next steps for The Clothes Horse and decided we had three choices.
Close The Clothes Horse
Find a storage container and just run pop up events once a month
Find another premises and continue the services we already offer
After discussing with our volunteers and you, our community, we decided that number one was not an option and that number three was the ideal.
Finding a premises was hard, with a limited budget and the desire for a good location with not much on offer it was not an easy task however we were delighted to finally find somewhere for The Clothes Horse. The new location has parking and is in a busy area which is accessible.
With an empty shell we were able to put fresh paint on the walls and floor and create a welcoming space for you to come to The Clothes Horse.
We have put in place a children’s area so that children can stay entertained whilst parents find clothes as well as two sorting areas for our volunteers. The space is light and airy as well as in a great location.
We are now putting final touches to our new premises and we are looking forward to welcoming you back and seeing what you think.
Whilst we were looking for a new premises we always had you in mind. We spent time speaking to many of you who come to see us and knew that you wanted somewhere you could easily find, a place where you could still find great quality clothes for your family as well as a place where you could stay and chat to friends. We feel we have found this place and we are excited.
We are looking forward to expanding our services to hold workshops as well as starting a membership so that we can continue our work. We would very much love for you to be a part of this. If you are interested in learning more about our services and what we are planning next join our email list here.