5,481 BRAS were collected across the Salisbury area to support women in need in Africa.

The gently used bras were collected by Salisbury Soroptimists, who partnered with charity ZABRA -Afreebra initiative to send thousands of donated bras to the continent.

The bras were collected at several points around the city including Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Salisbury Library, Salisbury Playhouse and Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club.

Salisbury Soroptimists thanked all the collection points and the many individuals who contributed.

“A big thank you to everyone in Salisbury and the surrounding area who contributed to this fantastic total!” said Penny Joyce, the project leader.

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“This is our seventh year collecting gently used bras during May and June. It never ceases to amaze us, the generosity of the women of Salisbury and beyond.”

The mountain of bras that were collected Picture: Salisbury Soroptimists

The bras will be transported to Twickenham by Barry of BMC Clearances for the second year – who said he was “glad to help out”, adding that it was one of his more unusual loads.

Zabra – Afreebra initiative has a storage unit in Twickenham for the bras before they are transported to Africa.

This year these bras will be going to Rural Smile Foundation, who will take them to Ejura, Ghana.

A Salisbury Soroptimists spokesperson said: “There are sure to be many happy women in that town!”

Zabra are raising funds through Just Giving to help with storage costs, which can be viewed here.

“Salisbury Soroptimists are happy to have saved so many bras from going to landfill or fabric recycling,” a spokesperson added.

“It is heartening that they will be used by women who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford such a garment. Thank you everyone!”