Demand soars for free school uniform, says charity
Doreen's repurposes old uniforms and gives them to families in Hull and East Yorkshire for free.
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"The demand is so high so we are just wanting to help with whatever we can."
— Ashleigh Hirst , Activist
"We believe that a cap on the cost of branded items and school uniform is the best way forward, rather than just capping the number of items."
— Sam Singh , Executive
"The charity had massively supported my family."
— Rosemary Randall , Activist
"Buying school uniform was becoming increasingly more expensive each year."
— Helen Barley , Activist
Key People
Co-founder of the charity Doreen's, which provides free school uniforms.
Parent expressing concern over rising school uniform costs.
Parent benefiting from the services of the Doreen's charity.
Founder of Uniform Direct, a retailer of school uniforms.
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Doreen's repurposes old uniforms and gives them to families in Hull and East Yorkshire for free.
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