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Edinburgh School Uniform Bank

@EdinUniformBank

Helping children thrive at school. Registered charity No. SC047524 (SCIO)

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Edinburgh School Uniform Bank Reposted

"It priorities pupils' comfort and the practical aspects of what it is to go to schools in uniform." @CheetaraMummy is lodging a motion with Falkirk Council to urge local schools to adhere to the Scottish Government's school uniform guidance.


Winter Warmers Wanted! Please help us make sure every child in #Edinburgh has a warm coat this winter. We’re expecting many requests for coats and warm clothing in the coming weeks & we don't want to turn anyone away. Find out more at edinburghuniform.org/donate-uniform/

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.@EdinUniformBank is looking to appoint an experienced manager who is determined to use their skills and knowledge to improve the lives of children and young people in Edinburgh who face multiple disadvantage tinyurl.com/5x2vtady £34,000 pro-rata #charityjob

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👇A great wee video to watch during @CPW_Scotland

I challenge you to watch this without smiling😃 Great work from @falkirkcouncil and the pupils and teachers @BraesHigh



Take a look at our Chair's face when she was ambushed with a cheque for £5,000 from @THunterF @SirTomhunter at @thekiltwalk 🤣 What a fabulous surprise that will go a long way to supporting local children in #Edinburgh Huge thanks to all involved.

The Happiest Minute live at our Edinburgh Wee Wander! Here's the moment we surprised @EdinUniformBank with £5,000 from @SirTomHunter & @THunterF What a moment! Thank you for the incredible work you do - check this out 👇



Lack of clothing and footwear can cause poor school attendance 👇

"Parents not being able to afford school uniforms is another big issue." - Rachel Parker, from the Watchtower Project, which is dedicated to addressing chronic absence by supporting students who face financial, emotional, and practical challenges. brnw.ch/21wMJMn

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We’re delighted that @scotgov has adopted many of our suggestions around school uniform in their new guidance, especially "Branded items of uniform and blazers should not be compulsory, nor promoted or encouraged by schools".

Education Secretary @JennyGilruth spoke to pupils and teachers about new school uniform guidance which prioritises pupil comfort, freedom and happiness. It features measures for schools to develop their own affordable and sustainable policies. More ▶️ bit.ly/3ZnrqoT



Families need your help. Pls buy a uniform for a local child & give them a chance to thrive. Find out more at edinburghuniform.org/donate-uniform RT please! #Edinburgh #Children #Poverty #CostOfLiving

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You could be eligible for a grant of £125+ per child PLUS money to help with costs during the holidays. Find out more at bit.ly/3ogLOEr 📢 Pls RT so that as many families as possible claim what they're entitled to. #Edinburgh #Schools #CostOfLivingCrisis

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Huge thanks to the team at @Broughtons1970 for their sterling work moving our stock to new premises. We're now settling in at Edinburgh Park & gearing up for a busy summer supporting #Edinburgh families.

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📢 Royal recognition for ESUB! Our Trustee Julia was honoured to go to #BuckinghamPalace this week on behalf of all our hardworking volunteers & staff. Clothes really matter, whether it’s a royal event or a wet Wednesday at school.

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We’re hiring! Are you passionate about children’s wellbeing and education? We are seeking Trustees (voluntary) to oversee ESUB’s operational, regulatory and financial governance. Find out more at goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP10… #Edinburgh #Charity #Trustees

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We are delighted to announce that ESUB is now an accredited Living Wage Employer - we believe that a hard day’s work 💪deserves a fair day’s pay 💷 #Edinburgh #FairWork #LivingWage

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Powerful words from @margl43 "“The first thing we must do to keep children safe is make sure they have enough to eat, homes are warm, they’ve coats and beds to sleep in – the basics." heraldscotland.com/politics/24190…


Edinburgh School Uniform Bank Reposted

Thanks to your amazing support throughout 2023, today we've opened applications for grants to help local families. Schools, GP's, social services teams and others can apply to support those who are really struggling. You can find all the details at planetradio.co.uk/forth/charity/…

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Edinburgh School Uniform Bank Reposted

Are you a support worker, council officer or NHS staff member dedicated to making a difference? Are you clients or customers finding it difficult to make ends meet and pay their bills? Would they benefit from a benefit check?

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We desperately need your outgrown COATS to keep kids warm & dry this winter. Please pass on CHILDREN’S, TEEN and ADULT coats (in good condition) & we will get them to people, free of charge. Drop-off points are listed at edinburghuniform.org/locations/ Please RT! #Edinburgh

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