A small group of Abingdon residents have set up an organisation called Madrina Oxfordshire to help young people who could not otherwise afford it, to go to their school or college prom. They picked up the idea from a very successful scheme running in Birmingham.

They are asking people to donate used Prom dresses, suits and accessories for students who might otherwise not be able to attend their Prom. This is especially relevant given the cost of living crisis but also helps reduce our environmental impact. They now have support from a local business (BH&O Solicitors) and from the Shopping centre management who have given them a space for storing (and displaying) the donations.

This dress was displayed at John Mason School in an art exhibition in 2013 ( from the blog archives).