How recycling clothes in Powys helps Ambulance Staff Charity

The Welsh Ambulance Service has partnered with The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) to launch a textile bank scheme.

Old clothes, shoes and textiles can be donated to Newtown Ambulance Station which is based in Heol Mochdre on the Mochdre Industrial Estate on the outskirts of town.

Wearable clothing is re-sold, while un-wearable textiles are re-used in the production of many other items, like car upholstery.

Income generated from the scheme will be split between TASC and the Welsh Ambulance Service’s own charity.

The clothes bank is available at Newtown Ambulance Station. (Image: Welsh Ambulance Service)

Nicci Stephens, the Trust’s Environment and Sustainability Manager, said: “Doing our bit for the environment is incredibly important to us as an ambulance service, which is why we jumped at the opportunity to collaborate with TASC.

“Not only have we created a mechanism for people to recycle their pre-loved items, but it’s an opportunity to support our ambulance family at the same time.”

Chris Turley, Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Resources, added: “Partnering with TASC on this initiative is one in a myriad of ways we are trying to be more sustainable as part of our broader decarbonisation plan.

“The fact that it’s raising money for a good cause is even better, and I’d encourage staff, volunteers and the wider community to put these clothes banks to good use.”

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The Welsh Ambulance Services charity is completely reliant upon donations and raises money to fund initiatives which promote the health, wellbeing and safety of its people, patients and communities.

Meanwhile, TASC provides a range of services to support the mental health, physical rehabilitation and financial wellbeing of the UK’s ambulance serving and retired staff, as well as student paramedics and ambulance service volunteers.

Karl Demian, Chief Executive at TASC, said: “We’re proud to join forces with the Welsh Ambulance Service on this initiative which will reduce landfill, support sustainability and raise vital funds to support our incredible ambulance family in their time of need.”