How we can help

We support unemployed women in their job search through the power of high-quality interview clothing and coaching.

We support women regardless of their unemployment circumstances. Whether you are recently unemployed, coming back to work after a long employment gap or looking for your first ever job, the Smart Works team are here to help you on your journey.

At the heart of Smart Works sits an Interview Dressing and Preparation service designed to help our clients with a scheduled job interview feel and look their best at a crucial moment. This includes a 60-minute dressing-appointment followed by a 60-minute personalised interview preparation, completely free of charge.

No interview? No problem!

We also provide dedicated 60-minute Career Coaching sessions to our clients to help them secure an interview and take the next step toward employment. Once an interview has been scheduled, the client can come back to us for an Interview Dressing and Preparation appointment to receive high-quality clothing and one-to-one coaching ahead of her interview.

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Our impact

Since 2013, we've been working hard to deliver our service in communities across London.

35,000

women supported into
secure employment over the
past 10 years

63%

got the job within a month of
their first appointment at
Smart Works

94%

felt more confident
about their livelihood
and career

Asha

“I had to leave my last job because of the impact it was having on my mental health. I was really struggling – suffering from anxiety and depression. I was having a very hard time.

My appointment was fantastic…Now I see myself and what I've done as being valuable. I know skills that I have are going to help me in the future. I'm in a really good place."

Katie

"I’d been in the same job for 14 years when I decided to make a change. I needed to earn money quickly, I had a mortgage to pay and children to feed.

When it came to looking for a new job, I was in a bad place mentally. I felt ashamed. I didn't know what I was going to do.. It was the Smart Works team that showed me what I could do. I’m in a great place now and that is totally down to Smart Works. I'm just so grateful for the experience that I've been given."

Stephanie

"After college, I worked in a nail salon for a while. The people were lovely there and they wanted me to stay on, but because of personal reasons, I had to leave. That led me to have a long gap in my employment. I was helping my mum care for my dad, and it was quite a difficult time for me.

The clothes and the coaching helped me change my mind set to be more positive. From before I walked into Smart Works, to when I came out, I was like a different person.”

Our centre

Welcome to Smart Works London

Welcome to Smart Works London. We have three centres in Islington, Ladbroke Grove and Croydon and we are proud to help women from every Borough in the city, and beyond. Our centres are run by a dedicated staff team and highly skilled volunteers, all passionate about making sure you have the best experience when you visit us.

If you’d like to refer a client call one of our centres, the team will be happy to help. Make a referral online, or call us on 0207 288 1770 to find out more about what an appointment at Smart Works London is like.

Our centre

Smart Works was launched in 2013 to help empower unemployed women with the clothes, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at their job interview and transform their lives.

We opened our first centre in Islington in 2013. Since then, we’ve grown to meet the need, opening 11 more centres across England and Scotland.

Our centre

Our impact

Women are referred to us from job centres, refuges, the prison system, homeless shelters and mental health charities, among other organisations. We’re proud that we’ve supported more than 40,000 women to date, but we know there are thousands more that need our help.

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Transform a woman's life

Join our mission to support unemployed women across the UK who need help getting into work. Every donation allows us to keep providing high-quality interview-appropriate clothing and interview coaching to women who need it the most.

Donate clothes

Donate your pre-loved work-appropriate clothing to Smart Works. Every item donated will support our clients in feeling confident at their job interview.

Donate clothes

Donate your pre-loved work-appropriate clothing to support our clients in feeling and looking their best to secure employment

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Welcome to Smart Works London

We help unemployed women to get the coaching, clothing and confidence they need to secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives.

How we can help

We support unemployed women in their job search through the power of high-quality interview clothing and coaching.

No interview? No problem!

Our impact

“I had to leave my last job because of the impact it was having on my mental health. I was really struggling – suffering from anxiety and depression. I was having a very hard time.

"I’d been in the same job for 14 years when I decided to make a change. I needed to earn money quickly, I had a mortgage to pay and children to feed.

"After college, I worked in a nail salon for a while. The people were lovely there and they wanted me to stay on, but because of personal reasons, I had to leave. That led me to have a long gap in my employment. I was helping my mum care for my dad, and it was quite a difficult time for me.

Make a donation to Smart Works London

Transform a woman's life

Donate clothes

Donate clothes

Keen to help?

Join our community and get involved

Volunteer with us

Shop to support Smart Works

Fundraise for Smart Works

Latest from Smart Works London

Catch up with all the latest news and views as well as our upcoming events schedule.

Our supporters

We are proud to have established partnerships with brands across the fashion and beauty industry as well as corporations and professional services firms.

Looking for a different Smart Works centre?

We have 11 centres across the UK and offer virtual appointments if you’re not close to one of our centres

Welcome to Smart Works London

We help unemployed women to get the coaching, clothing and confidence they need to secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives.

How we can help

We support unemployed women in their job search through the power of high-quality interview clothing and coaching.

No interview? No problem!

Our impact

“I had to leave my last job because of the impact it was having on my mental health. I was really struggling – suffering from anxiety and depression. I was having a very hard time.

"I’d been in the same job for 14 years when I decided to make a change. I needed to earn money quickly, I had a mortgage to pay and children to feed.

"After college, I worked in a nail salon for a while. The people were lovely there and they wanted me to stay on, but because of personal reasons, I had to leave. That led me to have a long gap in my employment. I was helping my mum care for my dad, and it was quite a difficult time for me.

Make a donation to Smart Works London

Transform a woman's life

Donate clothes

Donate clothes

Keen to help?

Join our community and get involved

Volunteer with us

Shop to support Smart Works

Fundraise for Smart Works

Latest from Smart Works London

Catch up with all the latest news and views as well as our upcoming events schedule.

Our supporters

We are proud to have established partnerships with brands across the fashion and beauty industry as well as corporations and professional services firms.

Looking for a different Smart Works centre?

We have 11 centres across the UK and offer virtual appointments if you’re not close to one of our centres

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