Clothesbank+

Clothesbank+

For those in need of clean, warm clothing.

Referral-based Clothesbank+ located in Tollcross, in partnership with Central Church.

In response to the Covid–19 pandemic, Edinburgh City Mission in partnership with Central Church opened a weekly Clothesbank+ at the start of October 2020.

During the winter months, we have provided for numerous people without adequate clothing to keep them warm, some owning only the clothes they are standing up in.

Clothes are very personal and as such we try to bless people with good quality items that they can choose for themselves to suit their own style and size. We often see the immediate impact of providing good clothes to wear – most guests leave with a smile on their faces, ‘lifted’ by the experience.

We take every opportunity to listen to each visitor and hear a little of their story. For us the Clothesbank+ is not just about handing out clothes but about addressing the needs of the whole person, physical, emotional and spiritual.

Since beginning the Clothesbank+ we have helped over 350 people with clothing.

The Clothesbank is open on Mondays, at Central Hall, 2 W Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9BP.

If someone has a cough or fever, or are living with someone who displays these symptoms, they can still be referred to us, but should not attend the Clothesbank+.

There are a number of health issues that should be identified in the referral process.

If anyone has any of these health conditions, please state their health condition on the referral form in the section about “risks to client and volunteer safety”, and phone our office on 0131 225 9445 to discuss the referral with us.

Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms should not, under any circumstances, attend the Clothesbank+.

Local agencies and practitioners such as doctors, support workers, social workers or church ministers who wish to refer families or individuals for clothing at our Clothesbank+ can do so.

Referrals...

Please see https://edinburghcitymission.org.uk/support/referrals/registration.