Children grow quickly and turnover of uniform can be very high. In fact, 1.4 million wearable school uniforms are thrown away each year in UK. By reusing school uniform items that still have life in them you are doing your bit for the environmental as well as easing the burden on your wallet.
Research in Northern Ireland by the Parents Engagement Group states the average cost of a Primary School uniform is £173 and post primary £378. This is a really heavy burden for many households especially when families are already struggling with the increased cost of food and energy. Causeway Coast and Glens Anti-Poverty Steering Group is encouraging families to check out their local school uniform recycling scheme first before they think about buying new uniform items. There are several pre-loved school uniform exchanges and sales taking place across the borough over the summer months.
| Organisation/ School | Address | Dates | Times | Schools covered (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballycastle High School | 33 Rathlin Rd, Ballycastle BT54 6LD | Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd August Thursday 24th & Friday 25th August | 10am-2pm | |
| Coleraine Grammar School | 23-33 Castlerock Rd, Coleraine BT51 3LA | Saturday 12th August | 10am-12noon | |
| Dominican College | 2 Strand Rd, Portstewart BT55 7PF | Monday 17th to Friday 28th July | 9.30am – 12.30pm | |
| Hazelbank Presbyterian Church | Hazelbank Road, Coleraine, BT51 3DY | Friday 28th July | 10.00am – 12.30pm | DH Christie PS, Killowen PS, St John's PS, Castleroe PS and Coleraine College |
| St. James’s Presbyterian Church | St James Road, Ballymoney BT53 6BJ | Saturday 5th August Saturday 12th August | 10am-12noon both days | Dalriada, Ballymoney High School, Coleraine Grammar, Leaney PS, Model Controlled Integrated PS |
| The Hope Centre, Vineyard Compassion | 10 Hillmans Way, Ballycastle Road, Coleraine, | Drop in during opening times Morning Sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11:30am - 1:00pm Evening Session: Thursday 7pm - 8pm |
If you are running or know of any other school uniform reuse schemes running then please email us at community.development@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk. All details were correct at time of entry.