A charity that provides good quality, free clothing for people in crisis is to expand into Sutton.

Sharewear Clothing Scheme’s North Notts Children’s Referral Centre will be led by Julie Cotterill, pioneer minister at the New Cross Community Church, Downing Street, from the beginning of March.

Julie said: “We are delighted to be able to expand on the work of Sharewear, reaching families in and around Ashfield who are struggling to provide basic needs for their children.

“Providing free children’s clothing will help families considerably, not only on a practical level but also by alleviating anxieties.”’

Gedling-based Sharewear already supports a diverse range of people, including low-income families, refugees, jobseekers, older people and those further afield through the Red Cross Emergency Response Unit.

Last year it helped victims of the Grenfell fire disaster in London.

Sharewear chief executive Louise Cooke said: “With our clothes, people have been able to access job interviews and get back into work.

“Children have returned to the classroom after non-attendance due to lack of shoes, coats or uniform.”

Contact Louise at [email protected] for further information.