ABOUT US
Change Clothes is your community-based textile reuse hub.
As a registered charity (RCN: 20206974) based in The Liberties, Dublin 8, we’re on a mission to prevent textile waste at its source, tackling the problem locally before it becomes a global issue. Along the way, we create opportunities for under employed people and spark meaningful change.
Our goal? To make textile reuse community-focused, fun, affordable, and social. We offer creative reuse solutions for textiles at every stage of their lifecycle.
Retail
A permanent clothing swap shop for endless wardrobe refreshes.
A scrap storein our Thomas St hub, a treasure trove for crafters!
Sustainable styling services.
Mystery packs for the thrift and scrap curious.
Education
Upcycling and repair workshops and courses to unlock creative potential.
Educational programmes for people distanced from the labour market.
Back-to-work traineeships that combine creativity and employability.
Production
We run a Cut-Make Trim Studio in the heart of the Liberties, creating zero waste product from scrap materials.
We produce our own upcycled product for resale.
Redistribution
Redistribution of clothing to those who need it most through our Community Closet Programme.
A Swap Kit for community groups.
Ways you can support our work
Donate clean, good quality clothing and dead stock crafting materials. Check with hello@changeclothes.org to see what we need.
Make a financial donation here.
Volunteer with us! Learn more here.
MEET THE TEAM
Mary Fleming
Founder + CEO
Rainie Brannick
Head of Production + Education
Maria Verrecchia
Head of Retail + Redistribution
Ashley Shak
Administrator
Jessica Lagreid
Swap Shop Manager
Regina Fogarty
Scrap Store Manager
Emily O’Shea
Cut Make Trim Assistant
Meet the Voluntary Board of Directors
Grainne Griffin
Director
Grainne joined the board inspired by CC'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.
Katriona Flynn
Director
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 CC is in the local focus of the initiative and the necessity to look at responses to over consumption of fashion.
Barbara Nea
Secretary
Barbara has built her career around advancing equality and social justice through the design, delivery and evaluation of inclusive education initiatives. She has experience across Irish and London-based non-governmental and public-sector organisations, where she has contributed in areas including capacity building, training, policy development, research, advocacy, programme management and grants administration.
She has a strong interest in widening access to STEM education, as well as in adult and community education. Barbara is also a qualified teacher, registered with the Teaching Council in Ireland to teach Physics and Chemistry.
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Anne-Marie Whelehan
Director
Anne-Marie Whelehan has a career in financial services with key areas of focus being finance, operations, HR, treasury, IT and risk management. Anne-Marie has worked in Dublin, London and Internationally in a range of public, private and government organisations. She is a Chartered Accountant, with a Masters in Business Administration (DCU) and a Diploma in Company Direction (Institute of Directors).