Charity Shop Girl features in latest Salvation Army Sustainable Fashion Podcast

The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) has released the third episode of the second series of its podcast, The Sustainable Conversation, featuring Jennifer Graham, also known as Charity Shop Girl.

Hosted by Elle editor Naomi May, the latest episode continues the podcast’s focus on promoting sustainable fashion, as well as social and environmental justice. Jennifer Graham, a recognised voice in charity retail, uses her social media presence to challenge the stigma associated with charity shopping and promote second-hand fashion.

Graham has previously supported The Salvation Army’s work, participating in their national clothing bank campaign and visiting their Chesterfield donation centre to raise awareness of these community hubs.

Kirk Bradley, SATCoL’s Head of Corporate Partnerships, commented on the series: “The podcast enables the trading arm of the charity to share expert views, personal motivations and increase their social engagement with a much-needed sustainable conversation to drive lasting change.”

The six-part series features a range of guests from the fashion industry, including:

• Philanthropist and DJ Cuppy
• Lucy Kebbell, founder of The Vendeur
• Actress Kara Tointon
• Fashion stylist Kelvin Barron
• Britain’s Next Top Model winner and actress Mecia Simson
• Sustainable fashion writer Besma Whayeb
• Award-winning fashion stylist Rebekah Roy

The podcast also includes discussions with SATCoL’s Take Back Scheme brand partner, Oh Polly, about accessible ways to donate used items.

SATCoL has received industry recognition for its efforts to support brands and retailers in meeting their environmental goals. The podcast aims to encourage the public to engage in shifting mindset away from disposal and promoting second-hand shopping.

The Sustainable Conversation podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and SATCoL TV (www.satcol.org/satcol-tv).

SATCoL, which operates 250 charity shops and donation centres across the UK, as well as a nationwide network of clothing banks, diverts over 250 million items to good uses annually, including over 65,000 tonnes of textiles. Proceeds from SATCoL’s activities support The Salvation Army’s work with vulnerable people in the UK, with over £80 million donated in the last ten years.