Uniform swap shop

After the success of the School Uniform Swap Shop project in the summer, it is set to open again during April 2025. The uniform swap shops will appear in local Co-Ops and community venues across Hinckley and Bosworth this Easter to help any families that may need to top up on uniform. 

The council is encouraging families to donate good quality school uniforms that are no longer required, as part of a scheme to support residents in saving money on school uniform costs. 

Research by The Children’s Society found that in 2020 secondary school uniforms were costing parents £337 a year and primary school uniforms were setting parents back £315 a year.  The scheme is designed to help those feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. 

Families who have good condition, clean, useable plain coloured clothing or have a school uniform with a logo that they no longer need can drop them into their nearest School Uniform Swap Shop venue. 

This includes:

• School coats
• Jumpers/blazers
• Trousers
• Polo shirts/shirts
• Dresses
• Skirts
• P.E. kits (not personalised), including bags and shoes
• School shoes
• Book bags

Clothing will be displayed in the local venues and there will be collection boxes for items donated. Families can then access free-of-charge school uniform for their children from their local venue. You don’t have to donate to take uniform and is open to everyone.

View the list of uniform swap shop venues: Venues involved in the swap shop scheme

If you are struggling with the cost of living, please visit cost of living support or complete our cost of living contact form.

Last updated: 28/02/2025 09:10