OUTFITS
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Mission Statement
OutFits is a charity which works directly with prisons to help the transition of released prisoners back into civilian life by providing them with everyday clothing sourced from completed film and tv productions.
About This Cause
The idea for OutFits was born from the knowledge that when prisoners are released they are often wearing obviously “prison” garments, and carrying their possessions in a black plastic bag. This makes them an obvious and easy target for those wanting to sell them drugs, or recruit them back into criminal activity. The clothing acquired for the cast and supporting actors of every contemporary film or tv drama shoot is dispersed at the end of filming, and everyday items are generally donated to charity. There had to be a way to link this together. After research and consultation with prison governors, who received the idea with enthusiasm, Outfits was set up a charity, which could coordinate the distribution of clothing at the end of shoots to assorted prisons across the UK. There has been an industry-wide dissemination of the plan, starting with costume teams and then involving the heads of production in all independent production companies, and of all continuing dramas. It will also be pursued alongside the existing Sustainability initiative, Albert. There has also been liaison with the relevant heads of production at the main commissioning broadcasters, such as ITV, the BBC, Channel 4, Sky and Amazon. The preparation and bagging up of the clothing is completed by productions and this plus any accessories is sent to the prison selected by OutFits to receive this particular donation. Once the clothing, shoes and any other accessories such as small bags or holdalls have been delivered to a prison, the distribution side is decided by the varying needs of individual departing prisoners, as determined by the prison staff. This might be done with the potential assistance of regular volunteers. The clothing donations always come from OutFits. There will never be a link back to any individual productions or company. Pilot projects were set up in the London area and the north, involving in the first instance men’s prisons only, as that is where the greatest need lies. Ultimately women’s prisons will also benefit from OutFits donations.