ABOUT US
Because Second Hand is F****n Grand
Change Clothes is your community-based clothing reuse hub.
As a registered not-for-profit CLG founded in 2022 in Crumlin, 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 long term unemployed 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:
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.
Sustainable styling services.
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?
We upcycle rag textiles into creative, quality product.
MEET THE TEAM
Mary Fleming
Founder & CEO
Rainie Brannick
Head of Production + Skills Building
Maria Verrecchia
Head of Circular Fashion
Ashley Shak
Administrator
Meet the Voluntary Board of Directors
Jennifer Tully Bell
Chairperson & Treasurr
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 to give something back to a community she loves dearly and to pursue her keen interest in sustainability and the circular economy.
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 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 CC 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 has adopted.