With the new school year underway, we are reflecting back on the difference our charity has made in the lives of so many families this summer. The summer is a busy time for our grants team, as parents reach out for support with back-to-school costs. 

As demand increased for our grants team, we worked together with our community of partners through our Back to School Campaign. With their support we raised over £3,700, demonstrating the power of community and the positive impact we can achieve when we work together. 

Our impact in numbers: 

A Surge in Support for School Uniforms

This year, we saw more than 1,600 parents visit our website for information about our school uniform grants. This represents more than double the number of visitors  compared to the same period last year. For us, these statistics demonstrate a growing need for and awareness of our services, as families continue to struggle during the back-to-school period. 

Essential School Items Funded

Our grants provided vital resources for students, covering a wide range of items that are crucial to support a child’s education. From study equipment and desks to clothing and tech for homework, we helped ensure that children have what they need to thrive at school. The total value of these items reached £35,000. 

The impact of these grants goes beyond the items themselves—it’s about providing children with the confidence and tools they need to succeed in the classroom.

Clothing Bundles to Start the Year Right

For many families, the new school year brings a set of challenges for families living in financial hardship. Of the 194 children who received our grants between July 1st and September 5th, 72% were awarded a uniform bundle—whether for primary, secondary, or college-level students. In the words of this parent, these uniform bundles were vital for helping children to feel confident and as they return to school.

“My son started senior school today and I felt so proud seeing him in new uniform. I don’t know what I would have done without this grant.”

Partners Stepping Up to Support

Our campaign would not have been possible without the amazing support from our partners, including Ralph Lauren, JoJo Maman Bebe, Aberdeen Laundry, ACS Clothing and Johnsons Hotel Linen. Their contributions not only helped raise awareness but also provided crucial funding that enabled us to help more families. We are grateful for their continued partnership and dedication to helping children to thrive at school.

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Get involved

Our campaigns run twice a year and we are always looking for UK fashion and textile businesses to get involved. 

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