Community Activities
Our role in the local community takes a number of forms and is central to our ethos. As well as running our own projects:
SEW-EASY; STORYBOX and MEMORIES MATTER, our eclectic Dress up corners and Wardrobe of Wonders bring the transformational magic and fun of costume to a wide range of community, wellbeing and heritage events.
Dressing up enables stories and the imagination to come to life and children let down barriers and experience another world, another life.
We are passionate about providing free, inclusive opportunities for families in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in our city to be sociable, get creative and feel connected, We partner with local community food initiatives such as CHOMP, the Bevy Community Pub and Cooking Good, Alongside their nourishing meals our interactive dressing up and craft activities create happy shared experiences for children and carers and breathing space from sometimes very difficult life situations.
.1 in 3 children in East Brighton live in poverty, which is where most of our collaborative family sessions take place, with around 25 events a year.
“We are closely involved with many children from families with a whole variety of challenges. Gladrags help us reach people in very different ways that we wouldn't be able to do without their creativity, enthusiasm and expert skills. Working together, we can really break down barriers and spread joy!"
You can run your own costume-filled activity - find out about our Party Boxes as well as our upscaled version of Wardrobe of Wonders for private parties, weddings and corporate events.
Brighton Gay men's Chorus Pride Float
Contact us to book us for your event!
Opening times
by appointment:
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Tuesdays 10am to 6pm
Thursdays 10am to 6pm
Fridays 10am to 6pm
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Registered Charity Number: 1122704
Call us:
In opening hours: 01273 609184
Out of hours: 07940 295623
Location:
Unit 10 Westergate Business Centre
Westergate road
Brighton
BN2 4QN