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More than just a swap shop, at its heart, Change Clothes is about creating positive opportunities for all from clothing waste. From support with your first clothes swap event to back to work opportunities for long-term unemployed people - we try to have something for everyone.
Borrow a Free Swap Kit
Hosting a swap shop in the Dublin City Council area? We have the answer to your prayers! Borrow all the equipment you need from Change Clothes, with thanks to our partners Dublin City Council. Learn more.
Change Clothes for Good
Change Clothes is a transformative programme for young people aged 18-25 who are not currently in work or education. Piloted in 2024 with thanks to support from the CDETB, young people learn practical mending and creative upcycling skills, merchandising, illustration, styling, the basics of climate change, building resilience and much more. We are currently seeking funding for an extended year long programme in 2025, but this programme can be run in a number of formats to suit the needs of any youth organisation. Contact hello@changeclothes.org for more information.
Community Closet
We provide appropriate clothing to people most in need by connecting with housing services to provide 'free to take' clothing rails throughout the year. Email hello@changeclothes.org if you would like to avail of this service.
Change Clothes Changes Lives
We are currently recruiting long-term unemployed individuals to take part in a year-long Tús Scheme traineeship through the Liffey Partnership. Trainees will undertake sewing machine training and create product from waste textiles, developing essential skills and exploring their own creativity. This programme is supported by Dublin City Council as part of the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards 2025.
Camp Change Clothes
Keep your eyes peeled for our first Easter and Summer Camps at our Thomas Street studio in 2025. We'll be offering clothing reuse courses for young people and adults alike, because creative exploration is important for everyone.