Dressability

28/01/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Swindon’s Big Sing Thing choir for their generous donation of £642 to Dressability. Big Sing Thing is a vibrant community choir that has been bringing people together in song across Swindon since 2011, welcoming singers of all abilities and performing a wide range of music while building friendships and community spirit.

The funds were raised through their cake and puzzle sales as well as their popular Christmas concert, and we were delighted that they chose Dressability as one of the three charities to support in 2025. Our Manager, Sharon, and our Vice Chair of Trustees, Nicky, are pictured with the choir. Alongside Dressability, Big Sing Thing also supported two other fantastic local charities, The Roxi Foundation and CALM Charity with their fundraising efforts.

Thank you to everyone involved in Big Sing Thing for your creativity, enthusiasm, and kindness – your support makes such a positive impact.

26/01/2026

If you’ve not been to see us before, here’s how to find us and what to expect. This short video shows the journey from the outside of the building, up the stairs and into our wonderful workshop.

We are located just off the main road on Westmead Industrial Estate, at Bradbury House, Westmead Drive, Swindon SN5 7ER. There is plenty of disabled parking available and the building has lift access.

When you arrive, there is a doorbell for Dressability - just press the buzzer. For new clients, we are very happy to come downstairs and bring you up for appointments, drop offs or collections.

If you have any questions about visiting us or wondering whether you can access our service, please feel free to get in touch. We are really looking forward to meeting lots of new clients in 2026, as well as seeing some familiar faces.

Phone: 01793 512878
Email: mail@dressability.org.uk

22/01/2026

We are delighted to introduce the second of our two London Marathon runners for 2026.

Julie Viret will be taking on the London Marathon to raise funds for Dressability, and we are so thankful that she has chosen to support our charity.

Julie is really excited about the journey ahead and has already thrown herself into the challenge. You can help by donating, or by sharing her fundraiser to help us reach more people. Every bit of support genuinely makes a difference.

If you are able to support Julie and Dressability, you can donate here
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/julie-viret

Thank you Julie for taking this on for us, we are so grateful.

18/01/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝

We are looking for new trustees to join the Dressability board.

If you have experience in areas such as business, finance, HR, marketing, fundraising or other useful skills, this would be a fantastic opportunity to use your knowledge to support a local charity and be part of something meaningful.

The role is voluntary, takes around 2 hours per month, includes monthly board meetings in West Swindon, and offers a genuinely rewarding experience. You will meet like minded people, build connections within the local community, and help make a real difference to the lives of others.

If you would like to find out more, or know someone who might be interested, please email Sharon at sharontombs@dressability.org.uk

14/01/2026

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫

If you live with a disability or have limited dexterity and clothing has become difficult to manage, we currently have some availability and would love to help.

Dressability specialises in adaptive clothing alterations that make garments easier to put on, more comfortable to wear and better suited to everyday life.

Whether you are an existing client or someone who has never used our service before, you can get in touch for a chat on 01793 512878 or email mail@dressability.org.uk

We also have printed and digital brochures with visual examples of our work across a wide range of needs. These are completely free and can be emailed, collected or posted, just let us know if you would like one.

If you are not over 65 and do not have a disability, we still may be able to help, so please get in touch ❤

09/01/2026

𝐀 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥.

Marion recently popped in to see us with two generous boxes of fabric, thread, elastic and other haberdashery items, all donated to support our work. These kinds of practical donations make a real difference, helping us adapt clothing for people who need adjustments to dress with comfort, dignity and confidence.

Marion is a great example of how collaboration between good, local causes really works. When people come together, share resources and support one another, everyone benefits, especially the people we are here to help.

If you or your organisation have materials, skills or ideas that could be shared, or if you think we could support each other in some way, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch by emailing mail@dressability.org.uk, calling 01793 512878, or popping in to see us in Westmead.

Thank you again Marion, your support truly means a lot to us 💗

07/01/2026

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!

Dressability is now open again and supporting both new and existing clients with clothing alterations and adaptations.

If you or someone you care for needs help with clothing that is easier to put on, more comfortable to wear, or better suited to changing needs, our friendly team is here to help. From small adjustments to more specialist adaptations, we are always happy to talk things through and see what support we can offer.

If you have been meaning to get in touch, or if this is your first time hearing about Dressability, now is a great time to contact us.

📞 01793 512878
📧 mail@dressability.org.uk

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit from our service.

01/01/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 ✨

As we head into 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at the year just gone and get excited about what’s ahead.

During 2025, Dressability supported over 300 clients and completed more than 800 clothing alterations, helping people dress with greater comfort, confidence and independence.

We’re really proud of what’s been achieved and are excited to continue supporting individuals and families in the year ahead.

Here’s to a positive and hopeful 2026 💗

30/12/2025

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔? 🧵

If you’ve been thinking about trying something new in the year ahead, meeting new people, learning new skills, or using your creativity to help others, volunteering could be the perfect place to start.

We asked one of our wonderful volunteers, Trish, why she gives her time to Dressability each week, and her story perfectly captures the spirit of our volunteer community.

💗 "Sewing and doing crafty things has always been in my blood. So when I heard about Dressability and what they did, I wanted to get involved on a voluntary basis.

I’ve been volunteering now for about 6 years, working on community projects for two hours a week. We’ve done so many different things – from PPE during lockdown (made from our homes), to dressing up clothes for a special needs school, drain bags for the breast cancer unit in Swindon, reusable sanitary pads for young ladies in Guyana, aprons for local charities, radiotherapy gowns for a hospital in Maidstone, tabards for children’s groups, and much more.

Our Thursday group loves working together and solving problems. There’s always laughter, plenty of creativity, and we love sharing what we’ve been making at home – and of course, there’s sometimes cake!

Here’s to many more years sewing and enjoying my Thursday get-togethers with like-minded people (now my friends)." 💗

If you think volunteering with Dressability could be for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Call 01793 512878 or email mail@dressability.org.uk to find out more.

We currently run four volunteer sessions each week and welcome anyone who enjoys sewing, teamwork, and making a difference in people’s lives.

28/12/2025

Free adaptive pattern from The Great British Sewing Bee

Earlier this year, The Great British Sewing Bee included a children’s adaptive dungarees challenge during Kids Week. The design focused on ease of dressing and practical fastenings, closely reflecting the types of adaptations we support through Dressability.

Seeing adaptive clothing featured within a mainstream programme helps raise awareness of the everyday barriers disabled children face, and shows how thoughtful design can improve comfort, confidence and independence. For us, it’s about allowing everyone to wear the clothes they want to, without physical barriers.

The episode can be rewatched on BBC iPlayer (Series 11, Episode 6), and the patterns from the show, including the adaptive dungarees, can be downloaded here:
www.loveproductions.co.uk/sewing-patterns

If sewing isn’t an option for you but you or your child may benefit from clothing adaptations, you’re very welcome to get in touch with us to see how we can help.

📧 mail@dressability.org.uk
📞 01793 512878

A little Christmas gift from us to you: the child’s adaptive dungarees pattern. Link in comments.

23/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from everyone at Dressability 🎄

As the year draws to a close, we would like to wish all our clients, funders, trustees, staff, volunteers and friends of Dressability a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.

Thank you for the continued support, generosity and encouragement you have shown throughout the year. Every alteration, referral, donation, conversation and shared post helps us continue supporting people to dress with comfort, dignity and confidence. We truly could not do what we do without you.

Our office will reopen on Monday 5 January, and we look forward to supporting our community again in the new year.

With heartfelt thanks from all of us at Dressability 💗