SwapStop
Free community clothes swaps helping people save money, reduce waste and refresh their wardrobes.
Small swaps. Big impact.
Every SwapStop helps clothing stay in use for longer, reduces waste and gives people another way to refresh their wardrobe for free.
SwapStop events
Free community events bringing people together to share pre-loved clothing.
Workshops delivered
Helping people repair, reuse, customise and get more life from their clothes.
Items swapped
Clothes taken home, reused and enjoyed rather than being thrown away.
Clothing kept in use
Textile weight collected, redistributed or responsibly passed on.
Working towards five tonnes
Every donation, swap and community event moves us closer to our annual target.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No — you don’t need any interest in politics to join HYC. Our campaigns are not political, they focus on issues that matter to young people like the environment, wellbeing and accessibility.
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An MYP (Member of Youth Parliament) is a young person elected to represent the views of young people in their area. They work on campaigns, speak on behalf of young people and can take part in national opportunities like debates and events.
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Absolutely! HYC is all about young people leading the way. If you’ve got an idea, we’ll help you develop it into a campaign and support you to make it happen.
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That’s completely normal! Everyone feels a bit nervous at first, but HYC is a friendly and welcoming space. You can take things at your own pace and get involved as much or as little as you feel comfortable.
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Each session is different, but you can expect a mix of games, discussions and campaign work. We also work on projects, plan events and sometimes have guest speakers — all in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Take a look at our Instagram for some of the things we get up to @haltonyc
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No — HYC is open to any young person. Just sign up through our online form and our Youth Worker Rebecca will be in touch!
Meet our Youth Workers
