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
Support is discretionary, with councils operating their own schemes, often providing £45-£150. If no grant is available, families can check for help through the Household Support Fund or directly with schools.
Local School Uniform Support
Below is a breakdown of the school uniform support you can get in your area.
School Uniform Support in Merseyside
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.
School Uniforms Support in Lancashire
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.
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
School Uniform Support in Cheshire
- West Cheshire Credit Union: They offer specific loan products to help manage the cost of school uniforms and shoes.