Summary
A charity group in Greater Manchester called "Uniform for All" provides free school uniforms to local families in need. Comic Relief, a charity organization, is giving funds to support this project, which has helped over 2,000 families by offering recycled uniforms. The charity operates mainly in Rochdale, covering 81 schools with a stock of over 500 uniform items, and aims to help children from households experiencing poverty.
Key Facts
- "Uniform for All" is a project that gives free school uniforms to families in Rochdale.
- The charity started during the pandemic and has distributed over 15,000 items.
- Comic Relief is funding the project to help reach more families.
- The charity supports 81 schools and has an extensive stock of uniform items.
- Requests for uniforms have doubled from December 2025 to January 2026.
- The busiest time for requests is July and August, ahead of the new school year.
- Funding from Comic Relief will help buy needed items like shoes and blazers.
- Around 40% of children in Rochdale live in poverty, highlighting the charity's importance.
