Uniforms with Purpose: Ethical Workwear Firm Donates 1,700 Items to UK Charities
By Charities Correspondent
London-based B Corp Jermyn Street Design (JSD), suppliers of custom uniforms and ethical workwear, has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility and waste reduction by donating over 1,700 items of brand-new, high-quality clothing to a variety of charities throughout the UK.
By partnering with ‘A Good Thing’ - a not-for-profit that connects socially conscious businesses with local charities - JSD has been able to make a meaningful impact across multiple UK charities.
Donating excess uniforms from client rebrands not only supports multiple charities but also reinforces the company's commitment to sustainable business practices.
“We are proud to work with like-minded clients to give surplus stock a second life” said CEO Ann Dowdeswell. “It’s a simple way to reduce waste, support communities, and put sustainability into action.”
“From design to end-of-life, we ensure every stage of a garment’s journey is carefully considered. Partnering with charities like ‘A Good Thing’ highlights JSD’s focus on minimising the negative impact on the natural world while promoting sustainability - something we are all enormously proud of.”
The substantial donation included 410 men's navy tailored jackets, 665 women's navy tailored jackets, 250 men's short-sleeve navy polo shirts, 30 men's black jumpers, 87 unisex navy jumpers, 21 men's zipped charcoal jumpers, and 300 black mesh washbags - all of which have since been matched with charities supporting vulnerable communities across the UK.
The donation's impact has been wide-reaching, with items being distributed to organisations addressing homelessness, supporting asylum seekers, and helping young people transition to independent living.
The women's jackets found new purpose through YMCA England & Wales, where they are being sold in the organisation's network of charity shops to raise vital funds for support services.
One Big Family, Helping the Homeless, a charity operating in Chatham, Kent, received 250 polo shirts.
Additional beneficiaries included
- We Restart – 30 black jumpers for asylum seekers
- Waste Not Want Not Battersea – 87 navy jumpers for food and clothing distribution programme
- Crisis UK – 21 zipped charcoal jumpers for individuals experiencing homelessness
- The Young Lives Foundation and Services for Young People – sharing 300 black mesh washbags for care-leavers
Ruth Harris from The Young Lives Foundation explained:
"We are the Young Lives Foundation, a children's charity who support and mentor young people. These were extremely useful as our young people often have few belongings. We assist our young people in living fulfilled, independent lives."
Ann Dowdeswell - CEO, JSD added:
"This donation is a true reflection of who we are as an ethical workwear supplier and B Corp certified business. Our ethos that 'no-one is uniform' goes beyond design. It's deeply rewarding to see items we've created continue to make a positive impact."
Cathy Benwell – Co-founder, A Good Thing said:
"We are delighted to have had the support of Jermyn Street Design. It's through businesses like JSD committing to doing things a little differently that UK communities are able to be changed and boosted."
The donation aligns with JSD's broader sustainability commitments, which include achieving B Corp certification in March 2025 - a year ahead of the company's own net-zero goals.
The company's approach to responsible business practices encompasses the entire lifecycle of garments, from ethical sourcing and sustainable design through to responsible disposal and, as demonstrated through this partnership, meaningful redistribution.
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