Parish & Town Councils
A Reliable, Community-Focused Solution for Parish & Town Councils
Parish and Town Councils are under increasing financial pressure. Rising operating costs, reduced external funding, and limited scope to increase the precept mean councils are having to find new, realistic ways to protect services and assets without placing additional burden on residents.
Partnering with Mansfield Town Footwear & Clothing Ltd. (MTFC) to host a professionally managed textile bank offers councils a low-risk, low-maintenance opportunity to generate income or community benefit, while also delivering a valued environmental service.
At a time when every revenue stream matters, textile recycling can provide a small but meaningful contribution to council budgets, without capital investment, staffing costs, or ongoing management demands.
What is a Textile Bank?
A textile bank is a secure collection container used for the recycling and reuse of clothing, shoes, and household textiles. Items collected are typically reused, resold, or recycled, diverting waste away from landfill and supporting environmental sustainability.
Textile banks are usually installed in publicly accessible locations such as car parks, community centres, or recreation grounds.
Why Partner with MTFC?
MTFC understands that councils are accountable to residents, auditors, and central government. Our approach is built around clarity, compliance, and consistency, ensuring textile recycling delivers genuine community benefit without creating additional work or risk for the council.
By partnering with MTFC, councils gain:
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A trusted, accountable operator with clear lines of responsibility
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A managed service, not just a container dropped on site
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Confidence that arrangements stand up to scrutiny
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A visible contribution to sustainability and reuse
Benefits to the Council and Community
Hosting a textile bank can offer several benefits:
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Improved recycling provision for residents, particularly where household textile recycling is limited
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Environmental benefits through reduced landfill and increased reuse
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Income for the council or a nominated local charity
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No maintenance requirements
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Visible support for sustainability objectives and climate commitments
For many councils, textile banks provide a simple, low-impact way of supporting recycling without significant cost or staff time.
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If your Parish or Town Council is exploring practical ways to support recycling, maximise the value of council-owned land, and generate modest income or community benefit, MTFC would be pleased to discuss a partnership. We are happy to provide further details, draft agreement terms, and answer any questions to help councillors make an informed, confident decision.
E-Mail: LocalGov@mansfieldtownfc.co.uk
Tel: 01623 700 934