October 2014
A TEXTILE collection scheme has helped eco schools to raise funds.
Crest Co-operative, a social enterprise, has awarded more than £750 to Conwy schools this month. The ongoing project helps schools to fundraise throughout the year, by collecting unwanted clothing, shoes and textiles.
Bright purple and blue textile banks have been sited at primary schools and many schools collect unwanted clothing in recycling bags.
Sharon Jones, Chief Executive of Crest Co-operative, said: “Our textile collection scheme is a great way for local schools to fundraise. In the last two years we have awarded over £8, 700 of funding to Conwy schools, through the scheme.”
Gwyn Jones, Headteacher at Ysgol Eglwys Bach, said: “Having the community recycling bins opposite the school has helped us tremendously as part of our zero waste activities. Reducing our bins by a half has seen us reduce our refuse collection costs. Couple this with the funds that we receive every time the textile bank is emptied and you begin to realise that even small actions can have a positive impact.
“Every pound we receive is ploughed back into the school, supplementing resources and ultimately the quality of the education we offer. Diolch Crest,” he added.
Crest Co-operative has sites across the Conwy county, including retail stores. The social enterprise sells clothing from textile collections in two community stores, based in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. Funds raised through shop sales, support Crest Co-operative’s reuse enterprises and create employment opportunities for local people.
If your school would like to raise funds through textile collections click here or contact Anna Hughes, Marketing Manager at Crest Co-operative on 01492 563 459.
