School Uniform Support
This summer saw another hugely successful year for our School Uniform Hub at Derbion, and we are so proud of what we have achieved together as a community.
School Uniform Hub 2025 – Round-Up Report
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, volunteers, and partners, we were able to provide much-needed school uniform to families across Derby and beyond.
162 Households supported
280 Children helped
152 Pairs of shoes provided
1,017 Uniform items given out
£3,687 Estimated value of uniform provided
Our Thanks
We couldn’t have done it without the incredible support we received:
- Derbion – for once again donating the venue free of charge and welcoming us into the heart of the city centre.
- Our volunteers – from our own Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance team and the wider community, who gave their time and energy to sort, organise, and support families in the hub.
- Binaryfold4 – for their brilliant help and expertise in setting up and maintaining our website and request forms, making access easier for families who needed support.
- Business volunteers – who generously released their staff to join us:
- Nielsen McAllister
- Rolls-Royce
- Atkins Realis
- Alstom
- Balfour Beatty
Your contribution of time, energy, and skills helped us make the hub run smoothly and ensured that every family received the welcome and support they deserved.
Being part of the School Uniform Hub has been such a rewarding experience. I loved being hands on in the hub, meeting families and seeing the smiles on children’s faces as they picked out their uniforms. It was a privilege to work alongside our amazing volunteers and to see the real impact this support has in our community — helping children start the school year with confidence is something I’m truly proud of.
– Deborah Jones - Senior Project Coordinator
Looking Ahead
The School Uniform Hub is always one of the highlights of our year, but we know that the need doesn’t stop in the summer. That’s why we are actively exploring ways to extend this support beyond a once-a-year event, so that families can access help when they need it most.
Watch this space – we’re determined to make it happen.
