From Broken System to Second Chance: A Better Path Forward for Surplus Stock

Not long ago, one of our partners sent us an email that broke our hearts.   They were writing from Spain, where a piece of land in Alicante had become an unofficial graveyard for unwanted clothing and shoes. It appeared someone had purchased and sorted through a massive lot of textiles, dumped what they didn’t […]

How brands can turn FIFA World Cup excitement into positive social impact

The FIFA Men’s World Cup is almost here, and there’s nothing quite like it.    Football fans measure their lives in World Cups. Everyone recollects their first, but each subsequent tournament brings new moments and memories. Mention Zidane’s headbutt in 2006, Germany’s 7-1 demolition of Brazil in 2014 or 2022’s epic Messi v Mbappé final, […]

Stepping Into Our Purpose in Guatemala

Stepping Into Our Purpose In Guatemala Every year, Soles4Souls holds a special tradition where members of our team are hand selected by their leaders to step away from their typical roles and immerse themselves in the heart of our mission. This year, our staff trip took us to the beautiful landscapes of Guatemala to see firsthand how a pair of shoes […]

How your brand can prepare for the EU’s unsold stock regulations

Imagine a seven-year-old child walking to school in trainers held together with tape. Their bare skin pokes out of holes, and every step hurts. When they arrive, they’re too embarrassed to attend morning PE class, so they hide in the toilet and miss an hour of exercise and fun. Now imagine this scene playing out […]

Q&A | How Allbirds and Soles4Souls turn shoes into second chances

Here’s how Allbirds UK works with Soles4Souls to extend the life of footwear, and get it to the people who need it most. Allbirds is a global B Corp footwear brand, founded in 2015 with a mission to make better things in a better way. Guided by a commitment to lower-impact materials, Allbirds favours natural, recycled and low-carbon components such as Merino wool, tree fibre and sugarcane over […]

Can a good pair of shoes really change a child’s future?

Imagine a seven-year-old child walking to school in trainers held together with tape. Their bare skin pokes out of holes, and every step hurts. When they arrive, they’re too embarrassed to attend morning PE class, so they hide in the toilet and miss an hour of exercise and fun. Now imagine this scene playing out […]

Run further than the finish line: How race events can deliver lasting social impact

Your race winner sets a state record. Your fun-runners finish their first half-marathon. And the jogger dressed in the Shrek costume earns a five-figure sponsorship sum for their chosen charity. From beaming medallists to jubilant spectators, running events across the US regularly fuel life-changing memories for everyone involved. But as the organizer, your race’s impact […]

Lift your company’s spirit with all-year-round, purpose-led giving

Ever since Scrooge woke up one winter morning a kinder, gentler man, Charles Dickens’s famous tale has shaped the holidays into a celebration of generosity. Two centuries on, that same instinct to do good is alive and well; at home, in our communities, and increasingly, in our workplaces.   But while the traditions of giving […]