Share the love
We hope that by providing free children’s clothing, families will be able to stretch their limited income for other essentials like food and housing. And they’ll know that their neighbours care about them.
Find out more here
Hello and welcome
MerryGoRound is a community project that was started in January 2020 by a mum living in Islington. We aim to provide practical help to families experiencing hardship by providing free bundles of pre-loved children’s clothes, shoes and books, generously donated by local families.
Get involved
Raising kids in a busy, expensive city like London can be a challenge. Throw financial worries into the mix and it can be overwhelming. When parents hit a rough patch in life - through ill health, job loss or delayed benefit payments - or when times are really tough and families are escaping violence or persecution, the kindness of strangers can make a huge difference. Here’s how you can help…
Stuff to share
Clear some space in your child’s wardrobe and make another child smile by donating pre-loved clothes, shoes and books for newborn to age 11
Spare some time
We’re a community project run solely by a small team of volunteers. We could use a hand to prepare bundles or deliver them to referrers so click the link to find out more
Shop our wishlist
There are some items we’d like to buy new - such as underwear - and that are constantly in demand (like jackets and joggers for older boys). Click here to see our current wishlist
Get support
If you’re experiencing hardship and could use our services, please ask for a referral by a professional who knows your circumstances well - such as your midwife, health visitor or school.
“
December 2020
Beautifully organised and full of lovely clothes & books for our families.
So special – and so needed. The faces of the parents and children said it all.
Head Teacher of an Islington Primary School