A POP-UP shop is launching during the holidays to help Stroud families with prom dresses and suits. 

Inspired by the pay what you feel pantry’s at community hubs across the area,  Julie Sarahs decided to set up Stroud Community Costumes CIC. 

Through the scheme, families in Stroud can hire costumes on a donation basis for events such as World Book Day, Comic Relief, Red Nose Day, Children in Need, Halloween, Christmas jumper day and Prom. 

A pop-up shop will be open during the Easter holidays at JRool Bistro in Union Street for families to purchase prom suits and dresses and other attire. 

It will open between 11am and 4pm on March 25, 26, 27 and 28 plus April 2, 3 and 4. 

After choosing something, see Julie to give your contact information and to agree to return the item in a good, clean condition. 

You then make an optional donation by cash or card on a pay if you can pay/what you feel basis. 

An email will be sent to you confirming what you have borrowed and advising you of the return process to return the item after the event. 

Julie Sarahs said: "We have over 100 outfits and accessories to offer to the young people of Stroud and the surrounding area.

We have Prom dresses, suits, shirts, handbags, scarves and shoes available.

There will be a card machine available and cash bucket accepting donations, but this is optional.

"No young person should feel excluded from prom due to their financial situation.

"I thank Cashes Green community centre for storing our costumes, JRool for hosting our prom pop up shop and the ticket office at Stroud Subscription rooms for accepting donations of clothing for Stroud Community Costumes. 

"Any money donated to Stroud Community Costumes goes towards costs like banking, software & website costs, equipment, clothing repairs & cleaning fees. 

"There is a permanent donation point in the ticket office at Stroud Subscription rooms if anyone would like to donate any prom wear. "