WE NEED YOU 📣✨

by The Baytree | Jan 15, 2026 | News, Pre-Loved Prom

Prom should be a magical milestone for every young person, a chance to feel confident, celebrated and proud. But for some families, the cost of a new outfit can make this special moment feel out of reach.

Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to support 220 local teenagers with free prom outfits, helping them attend their prom feeling confident and included. This year, we’re determined to help even more young people create those special memories. To make this possible, we need your help. We’re kindly asking for donations of gently worn or new items that could make a real difference to a young person in our community. If you have something tucked away in a wardrobe or loft, giving it a new life could mean the world to someone else. Help us continue this amazing support and start the year by passing on kindness to those who need it most.

We are looking for:
Prom/Bridesmaids Dresses
Suits, Jackets, Trousers, Shirts
 Handbags
Shoes and Heels
 Jewellery
Accessories, Bow Ties, Ties, Cufflinks

Drop Off Points:

• The Baytree Shopping Centre, Management Suite, Brentwood CM14 4BX (Back on the centre, buzz at Centre Management office door)
• Dee Creases (Press On), The Keys Eagle Way, Great Warley, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3BP
• Laundry & Latte, 27 Warley Hill, Warley, Brentwood CM14 5HR
• Key Lime PR & Marketing, Audit House, 151 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AB

We’d really appreciate it if items could be dropped off in a suit bag or similar covering, where possible. If you’d like to include a note sharing the story behind your item, perhaps where it was worn or why it’s special we’d love that too. Those little stories mean a lot and help pass on the love to the next wearer. 💛 You could make a local teenager incredibly happy and help them enjoy their prom, something every young person deserves. So please take a moment to look through what you have and ask yourself: could this help someone else create a special memory?

This initiative is designed specifically to support families who may find the cost of prom challenging. If you feel this would benefit your teen, we warmly encourage you to book a space here.

We’re always grateful for additional items for our goody bags or pieces to help style our pop-up shop. If you or your business would like to support us in any way, we’d love to hear from you, please email [email protected] or call 01277 600320.

This promotion is in association with Radio Essex. 

Please share this with family and friends,we thank you in advance.

BACK FOR 2026! 👗👔🙌

by The Baytree | Jan 15, 2026 | News, Pre-Loved Prom

We’re delighted to announce the return of the Pre-Loved Prom Pop-Up Shop in 2026, continuing our commitment to helping even more local teens attend prom without the financial pressure that often comes with it.

Following the incredible response to previous events, this much-loved initiative is back to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to enjoy this important milestone feeling confident, comfortable and celebrated.

📅 Event dates and times:

• Saturday 21st March | 9am – 5pm

• Sunday 22nd March | 10am – 4pm

The Pre-Loved Prom Pop-Up has been created specifically to support families who may find the cost of prom difficult. If you feel this initiative could benefit your teen, we warmly encourage you to book a time slot in advance. Visitors will find a fantastic range of pre-loved prom dresses, suits and accessories, all generously donated by members of the local community. The shop is completely free to access, with no hidden costs or conditions, simply a supportive, welcoming space designed to help young people prepare for prom with confidence.

💫 Click here to book a space at our Pre-Loved Prom Shop

💛 Click here if you would like to support our Pre-Loved Prom Shop

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to support this initiative and help us make prom possible for even more teens in 2026.