Help Clothe Our Community in Confidence

Carlisle, Cumberland, United Kingdom

Help Clothe Our Community in Confidence

£135

Target: £2,500

We have raised 5% of our target 5%

8 supporters

78 days left


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Aim: Help us continue to provide free formal clothing to those facing financial hardship giving people dignity, confidence and a brighter future.

Help Well Suited CIC Clothe Our Community in Confidence

Our Mission

At Well Suited CIC, we believe everyone deserves to feel confident and empowered, no matter their circumstances. Based in the heart of our community, we provide free formal clothing to those facing financial hardship, helping them shine at life-changing moments like job interviews, proms, court appearances, and funerals (and many other important events). Your support can transform lives by giving people the dignity and confidence to step into their futures.

Why Your Support Matters

For many, the cost of a suit or dress is an impossible barrier. Well Suited CIC breaks that barrier, offering not just clothing but hope and opportunity. Here’s how we’ve made a difference:

  • A Young Person’s Milestone: A Family Help Coordinator shared: “I recently referred a young person who needed to attend an important family-related event. Despite their youth, they wanted to look their best to honour the occasion and leave a lasting impression. They hoped their effort would be remembered for years to come... Without the support from Well Suited CIC, this would have been a very different story.”

  • A Fresh Start: An employability adviser shared: “A client came to me to express gratitude for Well Suited. They secured a job and are now building a new life for their family. It was the first time I had seen them smile.”

  • A Community Lifeline: A pupil champion noted: “Well Suited CIC is an essential service for the community, and one that is a lifeline for so many.”

These stories show the profound impact of our work. Your donation can help us continue providing free suits, dresses, and accessories, especially for young people aged 18–30, ensuring they can attend interviews and proms with pride.

Our Goal

We’re aiming to raise £2,500 to ensure we can keep our doors open, maintain our boutique-style premises, and provide clothing to those in need. This is a modest target to guarantee we receive the funds, but our annual operating costs are around £10,000. Every penny you give will directly support our mission, and any amount above our target will help us reach more people and expand our services.

How You Can Help

  • Donate: Every contribution, big or small, can transform lives by providing the clothing that empowers someone to walk into a job interview with confidence, attend a prom with joy, or face a challenging moment with dignity.

  • Share: Spread the word about our campaign on social media, with friends, and in your community to help us reach more supporters.

  • Clothing Donations: We also need gently used or new formal attire, especially suits and dresses suitable for young adults (18–30) for interviews and proms. Contact us at [email protected] to arrange donations.

Why Crowdfund?

Crowdfunding lets us connect directly with our community, sharing stories of impact and inviting you to be part of our mission. Unlike other funding sources, it’s a way to rally collective support and show the power of coming together. As a donation-based campaign, every pound you give goes straight to helping those we serve, with no rewards needed—just the knowledge that you’re changing lives.

Join Us

Your support can help someone walk into a job interview with confidence, attend a prom with joy, or face a difficult day with dignity. Together, we can clothe our community in hope. Please donate today and share our campaign to make a lasting impact.

Donate now or visit wellsuitedcic.com for more information.

Thank you for believing in our mission.

Well Suited CIC Team


Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 28th September 2025 at 3:32pm


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