Thanet Community Dress Drive

12/04/2025

Every year we are asked if people can donate, or support us in any way.

Of course we have the incredible support of all the community and businesses locally who donate, take in donations and help to spread the word- for which I am eternally grateful…

However- when we started, the costs were minimal. As Thanet Community Dress Drive has grown, so too have the costs - this year into the hundreds- so we have reluctantly but gratefully set up a Ko-Fi account.

You can donate just a few ££ - enough to buy a coffee for my beautiful helpers (hence the name) - and every little makes a huge difference and helps the event continue on to next year.

If you want to donate, you can do so through the link below.

Thank you thank you thank you. ❤️

12/04/2025

Every year we are asked if people can donate, or support us in any way.

Of course we have the incredible support of all the community and businesses locally who donate, take in donations and help to spread the word- for which I am eternally grateful…

However- when we started, the costs were minimal. As Thanet Community Dress Drive has grown, so too have the costs - this year into the hundreds- so we have reluctantly but gratefully set up a Ko-Fi account.

You can donate just a few ££ - enough to buy a coffee for my beautiful helpers (hence the name) - and every little makes a huge difference and helps the event continue on to next year.

If you want to donate, you can do so through the link below.

Thank you thank you thank you. ❤️

Support Thanet Community Dress Drive

04/04/2025

Just like the Muppets, we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences! (Sorry - bad example- but it’s REALLY hard to find a picture that celebrates diversity in the right way).

At Thanet Community Dress Drive we are here for EVERY member of our community.

Everyone is different- and it’s important to me that anyone thinking about coming to find an outfit knows that it is first and foremost an inclusive space. With this in mind I want to make sure everyone knows the following:

• All items are FREE. With no requirement of proof or evidence of need.
• The only restriction in place is that outfits are for STUDENTS not adults
• Only one outfit/item from each department- to ensure there is enough for everyone.

• As an inclusive Space anyone is free to take whatever outfit item they want with zero judgement.

• We have dresses ranging from size 4 to 24 - in hundreds of different styles: we have long, short, big & puffy, or tight & slinky, black, white, all colours of the rainbow, sexy, conservative, sparkly, backless, long sleeve. I’m confident most people will be able to find something they like- all thanks to the generous community of Thanet ❤️

Can’t wait to see you all in just over a week!

04/04/2025

You guys continue to astonish me with your kindness & generosity!

On Saturday on my way to treat my gorgeous Mum for Mother’s Day we stopped off at in Minster- and they donated not one, not two but EIGHT… EIGHT brand new prom dresses! They are stunning, in a variety of colours, sizes & styles.

Thank you you are incredible! ❤️

03/04/2025

We have 2 more drop off points on Thanet!
Thank you Steph at and Jo at - we have 2 more places you can drop off your donations of dresses, suits & accessories

As these are businesses please take a note of their opening hours.

We also have drop off points at Northwood Rd & Grove Rd in Ramsgate as well as the wonderful and

Such wonderful businesses supporting our community! THANK YOU! ❤️💙

03/04/2025

This morning I had the absolute honour of meeting Vanessa and Jenny - Community champions at Extra in Westwood Cross.
They have donated a whole crate FULL of gorgeous cosmetics including foundations, eyeshadow, contour kits, nail polish, stick on nails and lip colours for .
Their generosity left me speechless & they were so kind ❤️💙

01/04/2025

The why behind what I do…

I don’t have teenage girls, or children having a prom… so why - in the middle of the night 4 years ago did I take it upon myself to start

Essentially it’s those around me- my wonderful Mum who gave me everything I could’ve wished for growing up, despite it being a struggle at times- she worked hard to give me all I wanted. See the flashback to my own May Ball in 2000 with pencil thin eye brows, braces & wearing a dress that cost probably more than my Mum could afford- but made me feel WONDERFUL!

Our Stu. My stepdad- who when he passed we were comforted by the many stories from friends, family & strangers of the small and large acts of kindness he carried out just because it was who he was.

My boys- in times where hatred feels all around I want to show them that kindness is important, community is important and the feeling of helping others is really special. Be the change you want to see in the world.

My Other half- my favourite poem includes the lines:

If there was ever one
Who when you achieve
Was there before the dream
And even then believed

That sums him up perfectly - he believe in me and all I do, and without him I’d never have had the guts to do any of this.

01/04/2025

With the big day now less than 2 weeks away - it’s more important than ever to keep receiving donations.

Some lovely local people and businesses have volunteered to help receive donations- in the hope it’ll make it easier for you to drop off.

2 lovely local ladies are taking in donations into their homes- and 2 incredible businesses- Thanet WellBeing Shop in Ramsgate, and Mia of Margate.

Please continue to do what you can- donate quality, good standard pre loved or even brand new dresses, suits,shoes & accessories.

Please be mindful that these are working businesses, they may not be able to attend to you immediately- please be patient and kind.

Thank you.

26/03/2025

Finally able to confirm- Thanet Community Dress Drive 2025 will be held, in Dreamland Margate Ballroom, Sunday 13th April, from 10am.

Please share details to all school leavers who may benefit from our event.

Students will be limited to 1 dress/suit each.

Thank you to all those who have donated so far, and to Dreamland for their generosity - without all of you this wouldn’t be possible!

09/03/2025

We are delighted to announce we are now accepting donations of nearly new and excellent condition:

• Dresses - all sizes, party/formal/occassion wear 👗
• Suits - all sizes - trousers, jackets, shirts & ties 🕴️
• Shoes 👞 👠
• Accessories 👜👛💄👑

Contact us for your local drop off point. ❤️

15/01/2025

Thank you to Livs-Brows Nails-Lashes for donating the first dresses of 2025! Such beautiful dresses as well- we’re off to a fabulous start! X