Project Prom

11/09/2026

⚡News Flash!!⚡

Project Prom is now open for new donations of stunning suits and gorgeous gowns, all the details below!

We are working hard in the background to make our event in 2027 even bigger and better than before, watch this space for further announcements 🤩💃🕺🪩

*PROJECT PROM NEWS*
We are delighted to announce that donations for Project Prom are now open. ✨

📍 Dresses and suits can be dropped off at Neon Leo HQ or at the Food Bank warehouse in Saffron Walden, or posted to:
The Food Bank
Stansted House
Shire Hill
Saffron Walden
CB11 3AQ

♻️ Criteria for the gowns and suits:
👗 Gowns - Gowns being the important word. Full-length, full skirt, or slinky; sequins, satin, ruching, and anything glamorous. No summer dresses.

👔 Suits - Modern, all sizes and colours.

💚 Project Prom is an initiative created to help families in need or financial difficulty dress their children for their prom ball. Project Prom is seeded by Uttlesford Food Bank and collaborating with Neon Leo and Uttlesford Children’s Clothes Bank.

🚨 OPEN CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
As Project Prom grows year after year, we need more volunteers.

Are you a student looking to develop your portfolio in social media and marketing? We need your help.

OR

Are you a professional with time to join our lovely volunteer team?

Please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Thank you so much, Jennie & Mandy ✨

10/04/2026

Wowsers!!! Yesterday was just incredible 🤩🤩Still letting the dust settle but just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came along to the event yesterday. Happy tears, smiley faces and lots of fun was had by everyone. No one left empty handed and so many young people are now ready for their prom! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

09/04/2026

We are ready to welcome our invited students!! Don’t forget the doors open to the public at 4pm where anyone is welcome to come and grab a glamorous bargain!!

27/03/2026

Last minute appeal!! We are still in need of men's shoes (size 8 upwards - think big!!) of all styles and colours, as well as ties. We want to give our boys the full package where we can so if you have any sitting unworn in a wardrobe, please send them our way! Donations can be dropped off at the Uttlesford Foodbank Warehouse during opening times (can be found in bio), or This is Neon Leo on a Saturday if that's easier 👔👞🕺

Uttlesford Foodbank Uttlesford Children's Clothing Bank

23/03/2026

Spread the word! The general sale part of our pop up event will take place between 4.00 - 6.30pm, on Thursday 9th April at Saffron Walden Town Hall. This part of the day is open to everyone, all items are first come first served so come along and grab a pre-loved bargain for your prom or special occasion this summer!💃🕺

17/03/2026

📣📣Final call for referrals! 📣📣
We will be closing the books for self referrals this Friday 20th March. If you are struggling at the moment and are worrying about the cost of Prom, please get in touch with us to see if we can help. We have so many outfits and would love to help! If you know of someone who could benefit from the project but may be holding back due to the fear of judgement, please ask them to get in touch. We act in complete confidence, with no judgement- we only offer sparkles, smiles and glamourous outfits here 🤩🥰
Please email [email protected], message via Messenger or speak to your child's school if you would like our help, we can then have a chat and send out a referral form.

03/03/2026

We've had a very fun morning with the wonderful This is Neon Leo creating something fun today! Cant wait for you all to see it! 🤩👯‍♀️💃

11/02/2026

🎉🪩

📣📣Event News!!📣📣

We've been working hard since the last event to make this years bigger and better so here's what weve have been planning!

📆 When? We will be holding our pop up boutique event on Thursday 9th April 2026 (times TBC)

🏛️Where? Saffron Walden Town Hall. We have a lovely big accessible room, where we can hang ALL of the dresses, suits and accessories in all their grandeur.

📌How to get involved? If you are in need of a prom outfit, please speak to your child's school for a referral, or contact us directly by email- [email protected]. We are still accepting referrals so please get in touch. Everyone who has a referral will be invited to attend during the first part of the day. ☺️

What's new?? Well, as well as gifting invited students free outfits for their prom, we will also be holding a flash sale towards the end of the day (timings to be confirmed) where EVERYTHING will be on sale and is open to EVERYONE! If you are keen to support a good cause and help to create a more sustainable prom, please come along to see what we have to offer. As well as prom wear, we also have a very large selection of evening and event wear, some vintage, some brand new, so if you have more events planned this year, come and see if you can grab yourself a bargain and buy into the slow fashion movement! Our friends from This is Neon Leo will be on hand with styling advise so you will be in very good company 🤩

We cant wait for this special event and look forward to seeing as many people as possible on the day! Please spread the word far and wide!

PP xx

Uttlesford Children's Clothing Bank Uttlesford Foodbank Saffron Walden County High School Helena Romanes All Through School Forest Hall School Joyce Frankland Academy