The Ootsider (CIC)

Had a really great morning at Steiner’s School in Edinburgh this morning, talking about Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and the work we are doing at The Ootsider, to the Class 9 students. It was well received, the students were enthusiastic and engaging, and I was delighted with their overall interaction and genuine interest. We also went on to do an Ideas Generation exercise, which was structured and timed, and went down a real treat. Thank you Class 9 Steiner’s School for all your help, enthusiasm and contributions in helping make the lifestyle of rough sleepers that bit better. John

Winter is coming, and thousands of rough sleepers, some of the most vulnerable in our society, are facing harsh lonely night’s — exposed to freezing temperatures, exhaustion, and the dangers of being on the streets.   The Ootsider are hoping to provide 750 of our life-saving sleeping coats to rough sleepers this year.    Are you able to support us? Would you like to support us?  Can you support us?   If ... and only if ... you are able to, please support in the way that works best for you. You can:   ✨ Share this message 🌟 Follow The Ootsider ❤️ Donate what you can ... every penny will go towards the cost of a Sleeping Coat 💛 Buy Forward to gift a coat 👕 Purchase one of our Ootsider quality garments   Let’s do what we can to help those ... who’s only wish this Christmas is to be dry and warm #theootsiderchangingrobes  #theootsidersleepingcoat #roughsleeping #fashionwithcompassion   https://lnkd.in/eZtE3-UE “ ... Together we can achieve so much more ...”  John

Tyra Watt was the winner of our prize draw at the Loch Lomond Go Swim event on 31st August. We had the robe hand-made to the colour and size of Tyra's choice, and this is it being presented to her mum Julie on her behalf. Julie was delighted with it. #theootsider #theootsiderchangingrobe #theootsidersleepingcoat www.theootsider.co.uk

With the weather turning a bit cooler, I had the opportunity to stop by Carrubbers Christian Church in Edinburgh this morning to donate two of The Ootsider Sleeping Coats. Situated on the Royal Mile, they provide a hot breakfast to homeless and rough sleepers every Sunday morning ... a truly fantastic initiative! I also had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Ali and Donna from the church, and we’re excited about the possibility of collaborating with them in the near future. I'm really looking forward to what lies ahead!

We all have different needs, requirements and budgets when purchasing a Changing Robe, which goes a bit like this:-    Stage 1: You ask yourself what you really want, and how much you want to spend. e.g.  “ ... I want to purchase a high-end, high-quality, waterproof, windproof and fleece-lined changing Robe within my budget, that meets my expectations on value for money ...”   Today there are a plethora of Changing Robes on the market, but only a handful meet the above customer criteria. And after 2 years of listening to our customers and continually improving our product, The Ootsider Selkie is now one of them. So, you make an initial selection but still not to sure as three or four of them catch your eye and meet your requirements. So you move to stage 2. Stage 2: You look at The Ootsider again, but this time you ask yourself "... what's unique about this brand …?” And that’s when you find that:- * All The Ootsider Robes are hand-made in Scotland, with quality sewn-in with every stitch. * They are hand-made to order, meaning each and every garment is just that little bit different … unique to your individual order. You’re now liking The Ootsider Selkie (good choice by the way), and the fact they are manufactured in Scotland. But you’re looking for a wee bit more, and asking what their social impact is, and move to stage 3. Now you’ve got your eye on The Ootsider Selkie (good choice by the way), but is there anything else, e.g. is there a social benefit?, could I help someone else with my purchase? And that's when we move to the final stage   Stage 3. So, you're now asking "... is there a social benefit, or does anyone else benefit directly through my purchase of an Ootsider? ..." and you find that:- * The Ootsider re-invest all Net Profits from your purchase to make and donate their own award-winning design Sleeping Coats to Rough Sleepers … for free.  * Your purchase is helping improve the life of some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society, keeping them warmer and dryer … the two most basic of our human needs. How are you feeling about making your purchase now? “ … We are The Ootsider …” Take a wee look at Our Story and Products at  www.theootsider.co.uk  and always remember  “… together we can achieve so much more …” Thanks for reading. John

We're not just making fashion statements; we're making kindness contagious. 🧥✨ We’re The Ootsider, where the profits from every garment you buy turns into a sleeping coat for someone who really needs it ... A rough sleeper. Wear the change you want to see in the world. 🌍 #FashionWithPurpose Did you know?
Rough sleepers are 17 times more likely to be victims of violence than the general population.  #EndRoughSleeping #GoSwim2024 #TheOotsider www.theootsider.co.uk

Experience an invigorating swim, dry yourself down, heat yourself up, then pop along and say hello to us at The Ootsider stall in the Event Village. You can try on and purchase or order our fantastic Selkie Changing Robes, and Merchandise, and you can purchase raffle tickets to win one of our Changing Robes … hand-made in Scotland especially for you… See you there 😊 #GoSwimLochLomond #theootsider #theootsiderchangingrobes #swimforacause www.theootsider.co.uk

Did you know … Women are often missing from rough sleeping counts because they tend to be less visible than male rough sleepers due to the risk of violence on the streets. The goal of The Ootsider is to keep rough sleepers warm and dry … two of our most basic human needs … whilst in this position, without judging or prejudice. www.theootsider.co.uk Together we can achieve more. John

Did you know … Despite living in the world’s sixth biggest economy, people are still living with no place to call their home in this country, whether it be sleeping rough, sofa surfing or any other type of homelessness. The goal of The Ootsider is to keep rough sleepers warm and dry … two of our most basic human needs … whilst in this position, without judging or prejudice. Together we can achieve more. John