About | Change Clothes

Because Second-Hand is F****n’ Grand

Change Clothes is your community-based clothing reuse hub, where we’re proving that second-hand is not just good—it’s grand!

As a registered not-for-profit CLG founded in 2022 in Crumlin, we’re on a mission to prevent clothing waste at its source, tackling the problem locally before it becomes a global issue. Along the way, we create opportunities and spark meaningful change.

Our goal? To make second-hand shopping community-focused, fun, affordable, and social. We offer creative reuse solutions for clothes at every stage of their lifecycle:

Clothes in New-to-Good Condition:

A permanent clothing swap shop for endless wardrobe refreshes.
Pre-loved clothing resale to make sustainable style accessible.
Borrowable swap kits for community events.
Redistribution of clothing to those who need it most.

Clothes That Need a Little TLC:

Upcycling and repair workshops to unlock creative potential.
Free repair cafés for quick fixes and skill-sharing.
Personal development programmes for people distanced from the labour market.
Back-to-work traineeships that combine creativity and employability.

Clothes Ready for Landfill?
Not on our watch!

At Change Clothes, we believe every garment deserves a second chance. We upcycle rag into creative, quality product.

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Meet The Team

Mary Fleming

Founder & CEO

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Maria Verrecchia

Reuse Project Manager

Meet the Voluntary Board of Directors

Jennifer Tully Bell

Director: Chairperson & Treasurer

Jennifer is a certified Accountant and an experienced Risk and Audit professional with over 25 years experience in Banking & Investment Services. Originally from Drimnagh, Jen lives in Terenure with her husband Stephen, son Jack (23) daughter Ellen (11) and their 3 yr old super cute terrier 'Virgil van Dog'. Jen signed up with Change Clothes Crumlin to give something back to a community she loves dearly and to pursue her keen interest in sustainability and the circular economy.

Katriona Flynn

Director: Secretary

Katriona is a full-time academic, lecturing in Fashion and Luxury Goods. Prior to focusing her career in academia, she worked with the design and product teams of some of the world’s most prestigious fashion brands Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, she also undertook roles at URBN INC brands Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. Katrionas interest in CCC is in the local focus of the initiative and the necessity to look at responses to over consumption of fashion.

Grainne Griffin

Director: Co-Secretary

Grainne joined the board inspired by CCC's practice of finding practical but fun methods of embedding the circular economy into our communities. Grainne has a keen interest in board governance derived from over 15 years working and volunteering with community organisations in various capacities. Grainne currently works as the Director of Communications for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Roisín Kelly

Director: Co-Treasurer

Roisin is a seasoned retailer, with 15 years of experience in the industry in London and Dublin. She learnt the intricacies of the retail landscape at Phase Eight and Arcadia. Returning to Dublin in 2020, she joined Nuw, a secondhand clothing exchange app, as COO - igniting her passion and advocacy for change in the fashion industry. She realised the impact her actions as a consumer were having and also the industry in which she worked. Now, Roisin works as a retail consultant and sustainable stylist, supporting the growth of the slow fashion business space in Ireland. Roisin is excited to work with CCC as it continues to foster positive change and disruption to how we consume fashion in Ireland.

Barbara Nea

Director: Board Member

Barbara is an Assistant Principal Officer in the Further Education and Training Unit at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Throughout her career she has worked towards equality and social justice by developing, managing, delivering and evaluating inclusive education programmes. Barbara has a particular interest in access to STEM education and adult and community education. She has worked in a number of Irish and London-based non-governmental and governmental organisations in capacity building, training, policy, research, advocacy, programme management and grants administration roles. Barbara is also a teacher, registered with the Irish Teaching Council to teach Physics and Chemistry.

Cillian O'Donoghue

Board Observer

Cillian O’Donoghue is a member of Dublin South City Partnerships’ Community Development Team, who support social inclusion and engagement initiatives, including the Crumlin area where CCC began. With a research and professional background in Environmental Sustainability, Social and Public Policy, Governance and Stakeholder Engagement, he is passionate and knowledgeable about the mission and goals that Change Clothes Crumlin has adopted.