Bronagh Power is standing among racks of clothing, shoes and handbags pointing out the various quality brands among the diverse range of fashion…
Bronagh Power is standing among racks of clothing, shoes and handbags pointing out various quality brands among the diverse range of
Even my untrained eye can spot some of the better known labels hanging on the rails - there are Nobody's Child dresses and various Marks and Spencers brands. Bronagh is one of the Trustees for Smart Works Scotland and, since retiring as the Head of the Business School for the Open University in Scotland, she has volunteered as a dresser - a role she is clearly passionate about.
Due to close work with partnership agencies, Smart Works knows the woman's background and can tailor sessions specifically to her, particularly if there are any vulnerabilities.Bronagh added:"Sometimes there are tears when women come in but often those are are happy tears.Volunteers are also trained by outside agencies to ensure they are sensitive to specific needs, such as modesty dressing or the needs of transgender and non-binary clients.
Thanks to its work with Jobcentre Plus, Smart Works Scotland has helped 45 Ukrainian women in its Glasgow centre since opening and volunteers were on board the floating accommodation housing Ukrainian refugees in Glasgow and Leith.
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