Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Want a new look? If you are a resident of Barnsley, Doncaster or Rotherham we are challenging you to show off your second-hand style and give some old clothes a brand-new feel. Enter to be in with a chance of winning a share of £3,000!
The challenge is to create outfits made completely from second-hand clothes, to fit the categories below. You can pick just one category that speaks to you most, or even all five – the choice is yours. The categories are as follows:
•Time to Party: Whether it’s a big night out or a kitchen disco, we’re looking for stand-out party pieces.
•Job Interview: This could be a classic combo of smart shirts and tailored pieces, or something more specific if you have a particular job in mind.
•Wedding Guest: Will you go black tie, semi-formal, or even show off some traditional cultural attire?
•Festival Fashion: From the fields of Glastonbury to Download, or even a folklore festival, just tell us your inspiration!
•Cosy Day In: Your cosiest loungewear for a chilled day in.
The clothing and accessories must be second-hand. Read on for our recommendations on where to shop.
You’ll need to create and photograph or video your second-hand outfit/s. This could be on yourself, someone else, on a mannequin, or even laid out flat. If you do choose to lay the outfit out, please make sure it is clear and cohesive so we can see what it would look like on a person. You will need to provide a breakdown of the sources and costs of each piece, as well as the thought behind the outfit. For example, tell us which festival you have in mind, what job you would be interviewing for, what type of party, etc. Your entry could be in video format or photos with captions. Please read the terms and conditions for information about photographic consent. See below for some examples of what to submit.
If you’re showing off the outfit on yourself or someone else, make sure the photo or video shows off the whole look. It could be a mirror selfie, someone else could take the photo, or you could stand your phone up somewhere to record. Make sure to include captions or a voiceover to explain the details of your outfit. See an example photo below.
If you’re laying your outfit flat, use this photo as guidance. The outfit is laid out in the order it would be worn, so it looks cohesive and we can see what it would look like on. Shoes and accessories are also added in roughly the place they would be worn.
The photo below is an example of what not to submit. It is the same outfit as above, but we miss a lot of detail such as the shape of the jeans, the full print of the t-shirt, and the overall flow of the outfit.
To enter, either email us your photos and videos or upload them to social media and tag us. Make sure to include your area (Barnsley, Doncaster or Rotherham) and which category/categories you are entering for. If you or the person in the entry are under the age of 18, you must complete the parental consent form found here: https://forms.office.com/e/6uHRRXM9kq. Please read the full terms and conditions for information about photographic consent before entering. You have until the 8th of March 2026 to submit your entry.
Email us here: bdr.events@biffa.co.uk
Tag us on social media here:
Instagram - @wastelesssouthyorkshire
Facebook - @WLSYorks / Waste Less South Yorkshire
TikTok - @wastelesssy
The total prize pot for the competition is £3,000. This is being split equally between each category, and each area (Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham). As there are 5 categories, the prize pot for each category is £600. There will be a Winner from each area within the category, winning a prize of £100. There will also be a Runner Up from each area within the category, winning a prize of £50. There is also an additional prize of £150 for the Overall Winner of each category (the best of the 3 area winners).
Yes, you are eligible to win as many prizes as you enter for. For example, if you submit entries for 3 different categories, you are eligible to win a First Place or Runner Up prize for each one. If you’re really stylish, you could also potentially win the Overall Winner prize that combines entrants from all the areas, for each of your entries. We encourage you to enter for as many categories as you like, but of course we have sustainability in mind, so think about which outfits you would get the most use out of!
Yes, as long as you either purchased them second-hand originally or they were given to you by someone else. However it doesn’t count as pre-loved if you bought the item brand new originally, and you’ve just had it for a long time.
You can find second-hand clothes in lots of places! Our recommendations would be:
Charity shops (Find a shop · Charity Retail Association)
Vintage shops
Vinted
Depop
eBay
Facebook marketplace
Car boot sale
Clothes swap shops
Borrowed from friends/family
We look forward to seeing your entries!
Terms and Conditions
To comply with UK law and social media platform rules, the Competition is open only to participants aged 13 and over. Entries submitted by children who we believe are under 13 will be disqualified and any content will not be published and deleted.
Where an entry involves a child, prizes will be administered via the parent or legal guardian who submitted the entry/consent form.
The total prize pot for this competition is £3,000. This will be divided equally into the 3 areas (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham) and 5 categories. There will be prizes for Winner and Runner Up, as well as an Overall Winner for each area.
Prizes will be delivered through Thankbox, and the prize money can be redeemed as a gift card, pre-paid Mastercard or Visa, or PayPal credit.
Entries must contain photos or videos of the outfit, as well as an explanation of the cost and thought behind the outfit. The photos/videos can be either on a person (see next point), a mannequin, or laid out. If the clothing is laid out it must be done clearly so it can be viewed as a cohesive outfit. The explanation can be in photo captions, spoken over a video, or written in an email.
By entering, you grant permission for your entry to be used on our social media platforms. If the outfit is photographed on someone else, please ensure you have their consent for their photo to be used.
If you (or the person in the submitted photographs) are below the age of 18 you must have parental consent to enter and for use of your photographs. The consent form can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/6uHRRXM9kq
If we receive any entries from people under the age of 18 where the parental consent form has not been signed, the entry will be deleted and will not be eligible to enter the competition.
This competition is open during the ‘Promotion Period’, which runs from the time of this post until 8th March 2026. Entries submitted after 23:59 on this date will be invalid.
To enter this competition, you must do one of the following:
a) Enter by tagging us in your outfit photos/videos on one of our socials:
Instagram - @wastelesssouthyorkshire
Facebook - @WLSYorks / Waste Less South Yorkshire
TikTok - @wastelesssy
b) Enter by emailing us your photos/videos: bdr.events@biffa.co.uk
To be eligible to win you must be a resident of (or studying in) Barnsley, Doncaster or Rotherham. Entries outside of these areas will be invalid.
Winners will be notified through their means of entry (through social media or email). If we do not receive a response within 1 week, we reserve the right to offer the prize to another entrant.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administrated by Thankbox. By participating you hereby release and hold harmless Thankbox from any and all liability associated with this promotion.
Data collected through this competition will only be used for the purposes of this competition. By entering this competition, you agree to Waste Less South Yorkshire and Biffa processing your information in line with our Privacy Policy. You also acknowledge that once photos are posted on our social media platforms, they will be available for viewing by the public who may also be able to make copies of the photos.
Privacy Notice
Who we are
Waste Less South Yorkshire (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the data controller responsible for personal data collected in connection with this competition.
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we use personal data as part of this competition, you can contact us at: bdr.events@biffa.co.uk
What the notice applies to
This privacy notice applies only to personal data collected and processed as part of the Second Hand Style Challenge (the “Competition”).
It does not apply to general use of our website or social media channels, which are covered by our main website privacy notice.
Who this notice applies to
This privacy notice applies to:
Adults who enter the Competition on their own behalf
Parents or legal guardians who submit entries on behalf of a child
Children under 18 who appear in submitted images or videos
Where an entry involves a child, we rely on the parent or legal guardian submitting the entry to provide consent on the child’s behalf.
What Personal Data we collect
As part of your entry through our website we may collect:
Name of the entrant (or parent/guardian)
Email address
Relationship to the child (where applicable)
Images and/or videos submitted as part of the entry
Social media usernames or handles (where relevant)
Any correspondence with us relating to the Competition
We do not undertake any form of automated decision-making as part of our use of your personal data.
How we use Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
Administering and managing the Competition
Reviewing and judging Competition entries
Contacting entrants and winners
Awarding prizes
Publishing selected entries and winners on our official social media channels
Handling enquiries, complaints, or disputes relating to the Competition
We do not use Competition entries for marketing purposes beyond competition awareness and publication of winners on our social media networks.
Publication on Social Media
If an entry is selected as a winner or shortlisted entry, images or videos may be published on our official social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Social media posts are public and may:
Be viewed by anyone
Be shared by third parties
Be viewable outside the UK
If consent is withdrawn, we will remove content from our own social media channels and systems as soon as reasonably practicable. However, we cannot guarantee the removal of copies shared by third parties.
Lawful basis
We process personal data for the Competition on the basis of:
Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)
Where an entry involves a child, we rely on consent provided by the child’s parent or legal guardian.
You may withdraw consent at any time as detailed in this notice.
Who we share data with
We may share personal data with:
Social media platforms where content is published
Service providers who support the administration of the Competition
Law enforcement, regulators, or insurers where legally required or necessary
We do not distribute or share your personal data with unauthorised third parties.
How long do we keep your Personal Data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the Competition:
Non-winning entries are deleted as soon as reasonably practicable upon review of the image and/or video provided in the entry.
Winning entries may be retained for up to 1 month for Competition-related purposes such as publication and/or facilitating distribution of the Competition prizes.
Data will be deleted earlier if consent is withdrawn
Children’s data
We recognise that children’s personal data requires additional protection.
We limit the collection, use, and retention of children’s personal data to what is necessary to run the Competition and apply additional care when publishing content involving children.
This includes restricting the scope of the Competition based on participant age and limiting the publication of content where appropriate.
Rights of individuals
You (or your child, via you as parent or guardian) have the right to:
Request access to personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict certain processing
For further information on these rights, please refer to our main website privacy notice.
To exercise your rights, contact us at bdr.events@biffa.co.uk.
Changes to this Notice
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any updates will be made available as part of the Competition terms and conditions.
