Items from a television programme are being given a new purpose in Oxfordshire.
Two organisations in the county have benefited from contributions of garments and set pieces originating from Sky’s long-running, award-winning programme A League of Their Own, which concluded in December 2025 following 15 years of broadcasting.
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary in Stadhampton has utilised TV set decorations to establish fresh training and sensory zones for dogs, cats, and rabbits in its care, assisting animals with adapting to domestic environments.
Fiona Ball, group director for bigger picture and sustainability at Sky, stated that the programme has consistently featured prominent personalities and memorable occasions without excessive seriousness, making it appropriate that some of its most recognisable objects now bring happiness in entirely novel contexts. Observing pieces that previously illuminated the studio subsequently supporting local communities, charitable organisations, and even an animal rescue facility serves as an excellent illustration that a programme’s legacy need not conclude when the final episode airs.
Turf mounds from the production serve as training tools for canines. Reclaimed resources have been converted into functional equipment to aid canine development. Synthetic grass and terrain features now comprise an external sensory area where dogs can work on traversing and steadying themselves across varied ground. Padding squares assist with building assurance, whilst salvaged linoleum has been laid in a designated interior space to accustom dogs to typical residential noises including door chimes and footsteps. Additional contributed goods such as towels are employed for everyday animal welfare.
The Porch Oxford obtained premium garments and footwear originally acquired for the programme, encompassing sturdy footwear, thermal hosiery, and cold-weather attire. These contributions are assisting individuals without stable housing remain cosy and shielded during chilly and damp conditions, with suitable shoes making a considerable impact on general wellbeing.
Across all contributions, Sky and CPL Productions, in conjunction with sustainable production specialists PropUp Project, distributed over 5,600 articles from the programme via 38 different entities throughout the United Kingdom.
Kate Allan, co-founder and director at PropUp Project, noted that this partnership illustrates how environmental responsibility and community benefit can coexist, transforming production materials into enduring local value. The props visible on screen daily can become essential resources for individuals and genuinely possess the ability to transform lives, so immense gratitude is extended to Sky and CPL Productions for enabling this outcome.
The project forms a component of Sky’s wider ambition to develop a more environmentally conscious television sector and guarantee that production materials serve significant purposes beyond the studio.