Free winter coats available through new Hinckley and Bosworth community scheme

Residents across Hinckley and Bosworth can get a free winter coat through a community exchange scheme designed to help people stay warm and reduce clothing waste.

A community coat exchange scheme is offering free winter coats to residents across Hinckley and Bosworth.

The scheme, launched by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, is operating at community venues across the borough throughout the autumn and winter.

Residents can visit any of the participating venues during their normal opening hours and choose a coat free of charge.

There is no requirement to donate a coat in order to take one, although residents are being encouraged to donate unwanted or outgrown winter clothing.

Donations are welcome for babies, children and adults and can include winter coats, parkas, fleece jackets, waterproofs, thermal jackets and down jackets.

All donated items must be clean and in good condition. Clothing with holes, tears, stains, broken zips or other damage cannot be accepted.

The scheme aims to help people who might otherwise struggle to afford warm clothing, while also extending the life of garments and keeping good-quality clothing out of landfill.

A full list of participating venues and further information is available on the Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council website.

For further information, email warm.welcome@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk.