East Suffolk Council

Uniform banks in East Suffolk are invited to apply for additional support through a new funding scheme. 

Following previous successful rounds of funding, East Suffolk Council has now allocated further funding to its East Suffolk Uniform Bank grant scheme and applications for ‘top up’ funding are now open.  

Grants of up to £1,000 per application are available and can be put towards vouchers for shoes worth up to £15 per child and/or the purchase of new, branded uniform where supply is limited.  

The funding is available for all existing uniform banks in East Suffolk, regardless of whether or not they have previously received funding from the grant scheme. 

Nicole Rickard, Head of Communities and Leisure at East Suffolk Council, said:

“Accessing new or branded uniform on a budget can be difficult for many families, particularly in rural areas. Uniform banks are a great initiative, not only to reduce clothing waste going to landfill, but also helping those most in need across East Suffolk. We are proud that more funding has been made available through this scheme and hope to work with local uniform banks to help as many families as possible.” 

This is a rolling grant scheme, and a panel will meet each month to discuss applications. The scheme will continue until all funds are spent or the scheme is reviewed. 

To apply for this funding, please visit www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/uniform-bank-grant-scheme.  

Successful applicants will be notified via email within five working days of the panel assessing their application.