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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1189810
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Dress It Forward is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1189810. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and South Africa. The register describes its activities as: “The charity sources and collects donations of second-hand, formal clothing (especially prom dresses and suits) from within the UK. Using partner organisations it then distributes this clothing to disadvantaged and impoverished individuals living in South Africa, allowing these individuals to attend their high school…” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of financial hardship among disadvantaged and impoverished individuals living in South Africa by providing such persons with formal clothing (including but not limited to outfits for graduation celebrations or job interviews) which they could not otherwise afford.the prevention or alleviation of poverty…” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £6,319 and spending of £9,309.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,319
Latest spending
£9,309
- What it funds
- DisabilityPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £6,319 | £9,309 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £9,028 | £9,405 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £8,229 | £84 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £70 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £199 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The relief of financial hardship among disadvantaged and impoverished individuals living in South Africa by providing such persons with formal clothing (including but not limited to outfits for graduation celebrations or job interviews) which they could not otherwise afford.the prevention or alleviation of poverty either generally or individually, of people living in South Africa, by providing: grants and services to charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Where it operates
Throughout England, South Africa
- Trustees
- 4
What Dress It Forward funds
Dress It Forward is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £18.9k in total.
How to apply to Dress It Forward
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Dress It Forward in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (dressitforward.net) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Dress It Forward
Is Dress It Forward open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Dress It Forward is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Dress It Forward fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and South Africa.
Does Dress It Forward give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Dress It Forward makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Dress It Forward give each year?
The register does not break out Dress It Forward's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £9,309. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,774 a year.
How large is Dress It Forward?
In its latest reported year Dress It Forward reported income of £6,319 and spending of £9,309.
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