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Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'
One mother said uniform costs had "really eaten" into her budget.
August 18, 2026New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum
Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".
August 10, 2026Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5
A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.
August 8, 2026Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.
August 7, 2026Uniform bank now helping working families
The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.
August 6, 2026Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop
Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.
August 2, 2026School uniform charity plans fundraising week
Leanne Farlie's Little Stars charity supplies families who are struggling with the cost of uniform.
June 10, 2026Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity
Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.
March 21, 2026School uniform reuse scheme launches in London
The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.
March 20, 2026What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.
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Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'
One mother said getting the chance to pick up free uniforms enabled her to spend more on summer holiday activities with her children A charity offering parents the chance to pick up second hand schoo
New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum
Michaela Wilson said she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges" A mum who set up a school uniform exchange to help people struggling with the cost of schoolwear has said she
Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5
Mum Sandra Koli visited the swap shop with her two daughters An east London charity shop where parents can pick up school uniforms for £5 is helping with the rising cost of living, users have said.
Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
The Tavistock Uniform Swap Shop helps families from "forking out on expensive uniforms", its organisers said A free school uniform swap has been set up by two mums who want to help stop families from
Uniform bank now helping working families
The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform to parents over the summer A food bank that offers free school uniforms has said that full time and self-employed professionals are among those relyi
Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop
Cristina Fernandez-Hierro said families were helping by reducing textile waste Parents have said a school uniform pop-up has helped ease the stress of budgeting for the new term. More than 600 peopl
School uniform charity plans fundraising week
A charity which helps support families in Shropshire with the cost of school uniform is planning a week of fundraising. Little Stars was set up by Leanne Farlie in 2020 and it also collects donations
Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity
As children across the country ditch school uniform for the day to raise money for Comic Relief, one Greater Manchester charity that has helped thousands of families with recycled uniforms will be rec
School uniform reuse scheme launches in London
Parents across London will be able to buy second-hand school uniforms as part of a new scheme to reduce waste. The School Uniform Reuse Network (SURN) is described as a "cross-borough initiative desi
What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
Whether you're a student or a parent, what can or cannot be worn to school is a big deal. School uniforms, PE gear and other items put a burden on family budgets while students themselves can often l