“No child or young person should fail to realise their potential through want of suitable clothing.”

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In 2017 a group of like-minded folks got together to provide a service in the Scottish Borders similar to that in neighbouring authorities – to provide donated and recycled clothes for children so they could take part in any opportunity to help fulfil their potential.

Within twelve months five Trustees were in role, the charity was registered (SC048410), volunteers joined, 65 children were supported with 195 bags of high quality clothes, lovingly presented as gifts in presentation bags.

With a great team of committed volunteers Tweed Togs emerged from these humble beginnings to becoming an established charity, providing a reliable, caring service for children from birth to 12 years. READ MORE

April 25

“Tweed Togs make an essential contribution to our commitment of reducing poverty for children in the Borders. The provision of clothing for our families living in poverty means that we can offer tangible support to free up their finances to buy food and heat their homes. As an organisation they work really hard to ensure the right clothing is provided and the fact that is lovingly packed and laundered and the items are off good quality helps the children and parents feel valued and worthy.”

April 25

“I have referred someone to your charity twice and on both occasions the response from Tweed Togs was exceptional.  The referral process is so refreshingly simple and non stigmatising.  The referral was actioned quickly and the clothes – beautifully presented- were dropped off at our centre and I was able to take them to the service user at a time to suit her. “

April 25

“Tweed Togs is a lifeline for many of our families who find themselves in need of clothing parcels for their children. Our families live in relative poverty and often struggle to make ends meet, so when a rapidly growing child outgrows their clothes this can cause parents great stress with little or no money to fund clothing. The parcels we receive are always impeccably presented, they include an array of clothing which is suitable for the child. The families always appreciate the clothing parcels hugely.”

From Feb/Mar 22 Update
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“I delivered clothes to a mum this week and she wanted to share that her son and her are delighted with the clothes for him and her unborn baby and now she is not anxious about babies arrival as feels more organised now the baby has clothes. The service you provide is amazing.”

“Hello, I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Sat on the stairs with your wonderful bags of clothes for my girls not knowing what to say other than Thank You. There’s stuff here that I could’ve only dreamt about buying for my girls this winter, and so beautifully put together. After losing my job, leaving an abusive husband and being left with nothing - you have put the biggest smile on my face and the girls will love the clothes too. Thank you x”

September 21

Mary Ritchie Health Visitor ‘Working as a Health Visitors with families who are struggling is very, very difficult. People have no idea of the reality of their situation. It affects all aspects of growth and development; physical,emotional, psychological. Very, very difficult circumstances. I can’t actually put into words the difference Tweed Togs makes to our families. Many families would have no clothes at all for their children but for Tweed Togs’. (from Robertson Trust Poverty and Trauma video)

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