Mon, 04 Aug 2025

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 School uniform bank expected to help 3,000 children

Clothing Coventry runs an pop-up bank to help families who are struggling to buy new school uniform.

* Clothing Coventry charity expects to provide free school uniforms to around 3,000 children this summer.
* The charity's annual pop-up uniform bank will run from August 12-29 at Queen's Road Baptist Church in Coventry.
* Families can collect free school uniforms on Tuesday-Friday during these dates.
* The charity has seen a significant increase in demand for its services over the past few years, with around 2,000 children helped last year and an expected 3,000 this year.
* Government statistics show that families are spending between £300-£450 on average per child per year on school uniforms.
* Many schools now require branded uniform items, making it harder for low-income families to afford them.
* Around 16% of secondary school pupils have missed school due to not having suitable clothing.
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