{"id":4613,"date":"2026-04-14T16:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=4613"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:26:21","slug":"the-big-slimming-world-clothes-throw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/the-big-slimming-world-clothes-throw\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a clear-out and raise cash for Cancer Research UK and Irish Cancer Society"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spring is the season of fresh starts \u2013 and there\u2019s no better way to mark your weight loss success than by saying goodbye to the clothes you\u2019ve slimmed out of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our partnerships with Cancer Research UK and the Irish Cancer Society, we\u2019re inviting members to bag up any too-big clothes and bring them along to their Slimming World group. We\u2019ll then donate them to raise much-needed funds for these amazing charities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not a Slimming World member, now is an exciting time to join and take the opportunity to declutter and donate to support life-saving research.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Small-CTA-EasterCampaign2026-_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"join before 19th April and save \u00a35\/\u20ac9. See our special offers.\" class=\"wp-image-16052\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/the-hidden-benefits-of-clearing-out-your-clothing-clutter\/\">Discover the hidden benefits of clearing out your clothing clutter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get involved<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw event runs in Slimming World groups from 26th April to 9th May 2026. Groups will be buzzing with members sharing their inspiring stories and celebrating their weight loss success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on your slimming journey, this is the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to those too-big clothes forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>pick up a purple Clothes Throw bag from your local Slimming World group&nbsp;(or orange for Irish Cancer Society)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a rummage for clean, good-quality clothes you\u2019ve slimmed out of, or that don\u2019t suit your style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fill up your bag (or bags!) and return it to group between 26th April to 9th May&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Consultant will arrange for the bags to be donated, and the clothes will be sorted and sold to raise those much-needed funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There\u2019s still time to join Slimming World and&nbsp;get involved in the Clothes Throw fun! <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><strong>Find details of your nearest group here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slimming World Online members can order up to two bags on the e-shop. They&#8217;re free with any purchase. If you order them on their own, you\u2019ll need to pay postage (\u00a31.99\/\u20ac5.79). Bags can be dropped off directly at your nearest Cancer Research UK or Irish Cancer Society shop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ashleigh-shaw-clothes-throw-500px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12312\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Consultant Ashleigh is over the moon with the mountain of purple bags donated by members of her Gilnahirk group. Over the last few years, she&#8217;s collected more than 2,500 bags, raising approx \u00a375,000!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Share the love! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re already a Slimming World member, bring a friend along to group between 26th April and 9th May 2026. You&#8217;ll get a week for free and your friend will kick-start their group experience with bags of weight loss inspiration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Share on social and win!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Post a photo or video of your Clothes Throw success on social media, tagging&nbsp;<strong>@SlimmingWorld<\/strong> and you will be automatically entered into our weekly draw to win shopping vouchers and Slimming World goodies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d love for you to share the clothes you&#8217;re saying goodbye to, and the difference Slimming World has made to your wardrobe \u2013 as well as those purple piles of donation bags, ready to go make a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our cancer charity partnerships <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Slimming World, we\u2019re committed to helping our members make healthier choices, which in turn can help to reduce the risk of cancer. Our charity partners, Cancer Research UK and the Irish Cancer Society, share that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we\u2019re helping to fund research into obesity-related cancers, to build on our understanding of the links between weight and cancer \u2013 and ultimately to help save lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s get filling those Big Slimming World Clothes Throw bags!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Group-CTA-Square-2026_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"what's included when you join a friendly Slimming World group\" class=\"wp-image-14933\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-embedded-widget-area alignwide\">\n        \t\t\t<section id=\"mm-newsletter-widget-3\" class=\"widget mm-newsletter-widget\">\t\n\t\t<div id=\"mm-newsletter-widget\" class=\"mm-newsletter-widget-form\" data-thanks_page=\"0\" data-thanks_page_url=\"\" data-thanks_page_new_window=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                <aside>\n                    <header>\n                        <h2>Free 7-day eating plan<\/h4>\n                    <\/header>\n                    <p>You&#8217;ll also get our email newsletter with recipes, inspiration and exciting special offers<\/p>\n                <\/aside>\n\n                <div class=\"form-wrapper\">\n                    <form action=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4613\" method=\"post\" id=\"newsletter-form\">\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">First name<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" name=\"firstName\" placeholder=\"Enter your first name\" title=\"Enter your first name\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">Email address<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" title=\"Enter your email address\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                                                            <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"classic-menu\" class=\"classic-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Classic\" checked>\n                                    <label for=\"classic-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the classic menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegetarian-menu\" class=\"vegetarian-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegetarian\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegetarian-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegetarian menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegan-menu\" class=\"vegan-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegan\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegan-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegan menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <div class=\"button-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LdLR7cZAAAAAFDxo_6diZKq91dLeqE45o9GkrNL\" data-theme=\"light\" data-size=\"normal\"><\/div>\n                            <button class=\"submit is-secondary animation-light-background\" type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\">Sign me up<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n\n                    <p class=\"message-success\">Thank you for signing up. 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