Stourbridge group donates record 1,515 bags of clothing to charity

Slimming World members in Stourbridge are ‘over the moon’ after donating 1,515 bags of clothing to charity - smashing their own record.

Each year, ‘The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw’ encourages members who have progressed on their weight-loss journeys and slimmed out of their clothes to donate them and bag them up. These bags of clothing are then donated to be sold in Cancer Research UK shops, turning personal milestones into meaningful contributions toward life-saving research.

Caroline Pitt, Slimming World Consultant in Stourbridge says: “This year’s event didn’t just meet expectations; it surpassed them. A remarkable 1,515 bags of clothes were collected, comfortably beating last year’s already impressive total of 1,150. Behind each bag is a story of determination, resilience, and change—making the achievement about far more than numbers alone.”

But, what’s even more extraordinary is the impact those contributions will have. The event has helped raise an incredible £45,450 for Cancer Research UK, funding vital work in the fight against cancer. At a time when charities continue to face increasing pressure, efforts like these are not just welcome—they are essential.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw with Cancer Research UK is an annual event that takes place in Slimming World groups across the UK

Caroline continues: “This event celebrates those victories as it is all about members donating their old wardrobe while raising money for an important cause. It makes me so happy to see the confidence in my members as they commit to donating their larger clothes knowing they will never need them again, because they’ve made healthy changes they can maintain for life!”

As well as raising funds for Cancer Research UK, the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw raises awareness of how maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of 13 different types of cancer. Overweight and obesity is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer in the UK - causing more than one in 20 cancer cases.

Caroline says: “Being overweight doesn’t necessarily mean that a person will develop cancer, but we know that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent a number of health conditions, including some types of cancer. I’m proud to host The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw at my Slimming World group to help Cancer Research UK continue its vital work.”

Over the years, Slimming World has raised more than £25 million for Cancer Research UK through a variety of campaigns including The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw and supporting the charity’s Race for Life event series.