The smartest way to handle overstock? A circular business model

It isn’t often in life, least of all business, that you stumble across a genuine ‘win-win’. But when it comes to shoes and clothing, circularity is just that. In fact, data shows circularity can be the most cost-effective, moral business model for brands: boosting your profits, energizing your people, and protecting the planet. Actually, […]
Circularity is no longer optional—here’s why, according to the BFA Summit

On 3rd April 2025, the Soles4Souls team joined industry leaders at the British Footwear Association (BFA) Sustainability Summit—a key event exploring the shoe sector’s biggest challenges and opportunities. As an official partner to the BFA, Soles4Souls featured prominently throughout the day. We networked with attendees at our booth, shared the impact of our programs […]
Discover how employee-led fundraising drives 5x higher wellbeing

We humans are deeply social beings. Our early ancestors relied on tribal communities for a sense of safety and belonging, and this need remains rooted within our biology. Even today, we don’t just enjoy interacting with others—scientists increasingly think social connection is as important to our survival as food, water and shelter. But it’s what […]
Give greenwashing the boot: Shoe and clothing donations can deliver real corporate sustainability

Four in ten UK businesses are still breaking new greenwashing laws. Is your fashion brand at risk? 2024 was a big year in the battle against greenwashing. The EU banned companies from making vague environmental promises, such as ‘carbon neutral’, ‘net zero’ and ‘environmentally friendly’. Meanwhile, the UK issued new guidance to make sure […]
How Our Partners are Joining Soles4Souls in Being 4thePlanet

One of the things we love most about the Soles4Souls community is how much they care about both people and our planet. Together, we’ve diverted more than 81 million pounds of textiles from landfills! Our incredible partners are a huge part of our community that help make this happen. Because of their support, we are […]