Barnardo’s Launches Re-Fashion Products Online

Giving Pre-Loved Clothes a New Life

At Barnardo’s, we’ve always believed in the power of second chances, and we carry on that philosophy with our brand-new Re-Fashion collection, which is now available to shop online. These unique pieces have been lovingly repaired or upcycled by our talented Re-Fashion Volunteers, helping to reduce textile waste while raising vital funds for children, young people, and families across the UK.

From something as simple as repairing a small whole, to vintage denim turned to one-of-a-kind accessories, to fluffy cushions turned to cuddly bears, each Re-Fashion item is a story of creativity, care, and sustainability. Now you can browse and buy them from the comfort of your home.

The Story Behind the Re-Fashion Hub

The Re-Fashion Hub was first launched in June 2024 at our Bradford Superstore in Forster Square Retail Park. After an incredible response, a second hub followed in May 2025 at our Sutton Coldfield Superstore, Princess Alice Retail Park.

These hubs were created to tackle a big challenge. Some of the pre-loved clothing donated to Barnardo’s is unfortunately too damaged or worn to sell in stores. Instead of sending these items to recycling, our volunteers lovingly repair, treat, or completely reimagine them, breathing new life into every piece.

Thanks to generous donations from partners like Singer, who supplied sewing machines, and Miele, who provided commercial washing machines, our volunteers have everything they need to transform damaged donations into wearable works of art.

Why Re-Fashion Matters

By choosing to buy our Re-Fashion products, you’re doing more than just shopping. You are:

• Supporting sustainable fashion and helping to reduce textile waste
• Giving new life to damaged or unsellable donations
• Funding Barnardo’s work to support vulnerable children and families
• Owning a unique, one-of-a-kind piece you will not find anywhere else

Every Re-Fashion item is a 100% profit product, meaning all proceeds go directly to Barnardo’s services. And when an item truly reaches the end of its life, it is shredded and repurposed as stuffing or industrial wipers, ensuring the hubs remain as close to zero waste as possible.

What’s Next for Re-Fashion

This is just the beginning. Our Retail Sustainability Team hopes to expand the Re-Fashion Hub network across the UK, offering even more opportunities to save textiles from landfill. In the future, we are planning to host community events like sewing clubs, repair workshops, and upcycling classes to inspire even more people to join the sustainable fashion movement.

Shop Re-Fashion Online Today

The Re-Fashion collection is now live on shop.barnardos.org.uk. Stock is limited, and with a lot of items being unique, once it’s gone, it’s gone. So don’t miss your chance to pick up something one-of-a-kind that also helps change lives.