Help with buying items for school
The cost of school uniforms can be a struggle for families. Many schools now allow you to buy cheaper, unbranded uniform items, or offer uniform swaps.
Where to get school uniform
There are some organisations throughout the county who can help you with new and preloved school uniforms - see the list of where to get school uniform below.
Organisation | Information | Contact |
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Eastlea Community Centre
| Preloved primary school and secondary uniform available for schools across Seaham. Monday to Thursdays from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Open from Monday 22 July 2024 and throughout the holidays. | Eastlea Community Centre Telephone: Claire 078 216 9170 |
The House of Hope
| Donated uniforms in excellent condition free to swap or take as needed. Monday to Thursdays from 10.00am to 2.00pm during school holiday. | The House of Hope Telephone: 07478 942140 Email: houseofhope@gmail.com |
Ferryhill Foodbank | Food bank will be offering recycled uniforms during the summer months for:
Tuesdays and Fridays from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. | Ferryhill Foodbank Telephone: Liam 0174 065 4123 |
County Durham Clothing Bank
| All clothing is free, including school uniforms. Go to reception desk as you enter and sign in. Please use sanitizer as you enter the hall and where possible wear a face covering for our safety and yours. One way system is in place - in through the front and out through the back. 10.00am to 2.00pm every Tuesday unless stated. Please bring your own bags to carry clothing home, please leave the coat hangers behind. | Flambard Hall Telephone: Dawn Wilson 0770 703 1625 |
Lifeline Community Action
| We have school uniform section at the hub for the following schools:
We are open:
| Lifeline Community Action Telephone: Corrinn 0793 643 1262 Email: Corrinchamberslca@gmail.com
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Influence Church
| We offer a school uniform bank enabling parents to access free school uniform, school supplies and basic essentials for their children. For schools in Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. Open from Monday 7 August 2023 from 10.00am to 2.00pm. | Influence Church Telephone: 01833 631107 |
TCR Hub
| Teesdale School uniform exchange. Exchange pre-loved Teesdale School uniform including PE kits. | TCR Hub Telephone: 01833 690150 |
PACT House | New and pre-loved uniforms available . Uniform bank available all year round. Also offer funding for generic uniform (no branded items) this includes skirts, trousers, polo shirts, shirts, trousers, coat and shoes. Open during summer holidays. | PACT House Stanley Telephone: Darren 07720 650533 |
Shildon Town Council | Preloved primary school and secondary uniform available. Sizes from 2-3 years to 12 years plus and lots in between. We have red, blue and green sweatshirts and a range of white polo shirts, school trousers, dresses and skirts. Please call in and take what you need. We are open:
| Telephone 01388 772563 We would be happy to make a bag up of your Email: l.evans @shildon.gov.uk |
St Anne's Church | Preloved and new uniforms - preschool, primary and secondary schools. Open Saturday 17 August from 2.00pm to 3.30pm (to be confirmed). | St Anne's Church Telephone: 01388 60437 |