SATCol and Oh Polly keep their sustainable collaboration running with a new charitable initiative: "donate for a discount".
Background Story: SATCol meets Oh Polly
SATCoL, the trading arm of The Salvation Army and the largest charity-owned textiles collector in the UK, are actively working to support organisations to reduce waste, lower their carbon footprint and combat climate change. On this base, SATCoL joined forces with Oh Polly back in 2021 as one of the first sustainable partnerships of its kind, with an easy-to-use dedicated platform for online clothing donations.
Oh Polly continues with ‘donate for a discount’ on the brands' website, using SATCoL’s ‘Take Back’ scheme in association with ReBound. Online clothing banks are fast becoming the go-to modern approach for charitable donations, as well as being an efficient way to help tackle the throwaway fashion crisis.
In 2019, Oh Polly was ranked as the 5th most engaged UK clothing retail social media brand and now, in December 2022, they have a combined Instagram and TikTok following of over 6 million, which puts them among the fastest-growing fashion retailers in the UK. This big reach amplifies the call to action for a very good cause for the community, for the planet and for the industry.
Oh Polly's PR team commented: "We're delighted to be working alongside SATCoL to offer our customers an Online Clothing Bank, where they can benefit from a unique discount code every time they donate their unwanted clothing.
At Oh Polly we're proud that our garments are built to stand the test of time and therefore can be easily re-worn on multiple occasions. The Online Clothing Bank allows a wider audience to benefit from the quality of our products and we're thrilled to see so many of our customers making good use of it."
About "Donate For A Discount"
Customers can shop the trend-driven collections for less by using the online clothing bank to donate their used, unwanted textiles such as clothing, handbags and shoes. Everything can be done at home and at one's pace, Instead of visiting a local charity shop, customers can create a free returns label and send donations straight to The Salvation Army at the local DPD, Collect+ and InPost drop-off point.
Not only does this mean shoppers can save cash on their purchases but it helps to support the fashion circular economy and sustain our planet.
The profits received from the resale of the generous donations are given to The Salvation Army, to allow them to continue the great work they do. This includes providing specialist support for survivors and potential victims of modern slavery, shelter for those experiencing homelessness and so much more.
To learn more and start donating, visit Oh Polly’s ‘Online Clothing Bank’ and, for more information about SATCoL and their work visit satcol.org.
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