School Uniforms
School uniforms can be expensive, but there is support to help with the cost. Below you’ll find national advice and local schemes across our four regions.
Regenda Support
Regenda does not offer direct financial support for school uniforms, but our teams can signpost you to local schemes and community organisations.
National Support
Each council decides who can get support for school uniforms and how much they give. This is usually between £45 and £150.
If your council does not offer a grant, you can try the Household Support Fund or ask your child’s school for help.
Local School Uniform Support
Support for school uniforms is different depending on where you live and which school your child goes to.
If you need help, speak to your child’s school. They can tell you:
- What support is available
- How to apply
- If your local council offers help
- Some schools also have second-hand uniform shops or swap schemes.
Find more information in your area:
School Uniform Support in Merseyside
- Love Wavertree CIC: Offers pre-loved uniform recycling and support for families in the local Liverpool area.
- Wirral FUSS (Free Uniforms for Schools): Provides free uniforms to any family in the Wirral area, regardless of income, with no questions asked.
- Help with school clothing costs - Lancashire County Council (this link will open in a new window)
School Uniforms Support in Lancashire
- Skelmersdale FUSS: Offers similar free, pre-loved uniform support in the West Lancashire area.
- Lancashire County Council - School Clothing Costs: Help for eligible families.
- Glasspool Charity Trust (this link will open in a new window)
School Uniform Support in Greater Manchester
- Wood Street Mission (Manchester/Salford): Operates the "Smart Start" project, providing new and pre-loved school clothes, uniforms, and shoes to families.
- Bridging the Gap (Greater Manchester): Provides uniform grants and runs pop-up shops to support families with school costs.
- Sebby's Corner: Provides school uniform support programmes to ensure children have necessary items for school
- Action Together (Tameside): Collect used school uniforms and give to families in need.
School Uniform Support in Cheshire
- West Cheshire Credit Union: They offer specific loan products to help manage the cost of school uniforms and shoes.