Clothing bank faces closure as donations fall
Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.
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"We would love for more people to come forward, willing to donate £5 a month."
— Katie Wilson , Activist
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Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.
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