One dad said getting a free uniform for one of his three chidren had helped 'massively'
By Ayshea BukshParents using a school uniform bank in south London say it has helped them cope financially over the summer.
The Sutton Community Uniform Bank in Carshalton gives out free uniforms to families in the borough finding it difficult to meet the cost of new ones.Father-of-three Luke Kyffin said the council-run service had helped his family "massively" to cope."The school shoes alone, for someone who is going to secondary school, you're looking at £50 for decent pair."
The clothes are donated by members of the public, businesses and schools to the service, which is based at the Tweeddale Children's Centre."It alleviates a lot of stress and anguish for other families in the local community. If only other places could do this it would be absolutely tremendous." A mother who attended the open day to pick up a school uniform told BBC London said she had been "very worried" about buying one for her daughter, as it would have cost "at least £200".Jo Barrett, an outreach worker at the service, said there had been an increased demand recently.
Jo Barrett, an outreach worker at the uniform bank said demand had increased since the service began in 2021 due to the cost of living crisis.says parents struggling to pay for uniforms or PE kits should contact their child's head teacher or their local council to find out if any support might be available.
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