School uniform charity plans fundraising week
Summary
A charity called Little Stars in Shropshire helps families with the high cost of school uniforms by collecting donations and giving them out. They are organizing a fundraising event from June 22 to 28, encouraging people to wear star-themed clothes and donate to support the charity’s work.Key Facts
- Little Stars was started by Leanne Farlie in 2020 to support families struggling to afford school uniforms.
- The average cost of a secondary school uniform is about £289, excluding shoes.
- The charity collects unwanted uniforms and provides them to families in need.
- Wear Stars 4 Little Stars Week will be held from June 22 to June 28 to raise money and awareness.
- Last year, 12 schools and businesses participated, and the charity hopes for more this year.
- Little Stars moved into its own building in Shrewsbury recently to handle growing demand.
- Their Cool for School Campaign has helped more than 900 children in Shropshire with uniform essentials in 2023.
- Donations of white polo shirts are rare, so the charity needs money to buy these items.
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