School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'
Summary
A man named Jon from Cardiff started a free school uniform swap shop to help families save money amid the cost-of-living crisis. The scheme began at his children’s school and has grown to include over 200 schools, exchanging around 8,000 items through a website that could save Welsh families over £50 million annually.Key Facts
- Jon launched the Free School Clothes website in March to help families get school uniforms for free.
- The swap shop started 4 years ago at Jon’s children’s primary school.
- Over 200 schools now take part in the scheme.
- About 8,000 uniform items have been exchanged so far.
- Average yearly cost of school uniforms: £343 for primary students, £442 for secondary students.
- Nearly half of parents worry about the cost of school uniforms.
- Families can list outgrown uniforms online and arrange local pickups.
- The scheme promotes saving money and environmental sustainability by reusing clothes.
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