Having given 3,448 children second-hand items, including shirts, skirts, jumpers and blazers in 2024, the charity wanted to scale its uniform project to reach more than 4,000 in 2025. This would include running distribution events, putting rails of free uniforms in reception areas and raising awareness of the help it offers.
The grant from the nBS Foundation means children can return to school well dressed and ready to learn, reusing clothing sustainably and maintaining the self-esteem of low-income families. Some of the feedback from those supported by the project included, “You’ve taken the pressure off our shoulders by helping us with uniforms. We appreciate it so much.”