cost of living
Published 01 Sep 2023
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Get your hands on free school uniform
Figures published by the Children’s Society earlier this year show parents are spending an average of £287 a year on primary school uniform and £422 on secondary.
Written by: Rebecca Routledge
Senior Content Manager
Published: 1 September 2023
With the cost-of-living crisis putting the squeeze on families up and down the country, this is simply unaffordable for many people. So, what do you do if you can’t afford school uniform?
Uniform swap shops
Uniform swap shops are an initiative that’s growing in popularity across the UK. Whether you’re struggling to find the money to pay for new items of school clothing or you’re making the effort to be as green as possible, they’re worth checking out.
Simply take in school uniform your child has grown out of and swap it for items in the right size.
We’ve made a list of swap shops (and other events/organisations offering free school uniform) up and down the country. Or just search online to find one in your area.
South East
Brighton
From Wednesday 20 August until 2 September, 10am – 5pm, you can get new and high-quality second-hand school uniform for free at an event at Whitehawk Library, Brighton.
Colchester and surrounding areas
Harlow
The Community School Uniform Exchange based in the Harvey Shopping Centre
Luton
South West
Bath and North East Somerset
Bristol
Somerset
Yorkshire
Doncaster
Halifax
YMCA Free School Uniform Scheme
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Leeds
Pontefract
Selby
Wakefield
Midlands
Birmingham
Rubery Schools Community Swop Shop
Louth
Generations Church Uniform Bank
Nottingham
Skegness
North East
Middlesbrough
Newcastle and surrounding areas
Sunderland
Fulwell Community School Uniform Scheme
North West
Accrington
Liverpool/Wirral
Manchester
Winsford
Wales
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Llandrindod
Maesteg
Written by: Rebecca Routledge
Senior Content Manager
A qualified journalist for over 15 years with a background in financial services. Rebecca is Money Wellness’s consumer champion, helping you improve your financial wellbeing by providing information on everything from income maximisation to budgeting and saving tips.
Published: 1 September 2023
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Written by: Rebecca Routledge
Senior Content Manager
Published: 1 September 2023
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