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Suitability storage fund
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Aim
The storage unit will allow Suitability to continue and support North East unemployed men with access to FREE interview clothing.
Suitability started in 2019 at a request from a young gentleman who had secured an interview but didn't have suitable clothing or funds to purchase any interview attire.
I work full time as an IPS Employment Specialist for the NHS and I was aware of a brilliant service for women called Smartworks who offer a dressing service with free interview clothing and 1-2-1 interview coaching but noticed quite quickly that there wasn't anything setup for men within the North East.
Suitability was born.
The first suit that I donated was my own and seeing the difference it could make to someone was overwhelming. He not only looked the part but had a new found confidence which he took to his interview and was successful. 4 days later he donated the suit back in which was a relief as I loved that suit.
Following this I reached out to family and friends asking for clothing and suit donations which I began to store in my parents garage and loft.
From there I reached out to businesses and used the power of social media to grow Suitability and gather more clothing donations. With the ever growing stock and wanting to keep my parents on side I reached to businesses offering storage facilities that could support this storage need. I was then contacted by U Hold the Key who generously offered me free storage for 9 months.
Since then we have been able to fund the costings to keep this going through the generosity of a previous Crowdfunder. Along with other partnerships over the last 3 years we have had the opportunity to support 195 gentlemen with some wonderful clothing and 163 have been successful and moved into paid employment.
With ongoing support within the region and our ever growing stock we are again seeking funding to secure this storage for a further 12 months.
Please can you help Suitability in supporting the North East's unemployed men with access to free interview clothing in 2023 and beyond.
This project successfully funded on 9th July 2023