Kings Oak Uniform Bank
School uniform to families in Oldbury & Rowley Regis who are experiencing financial hardship for FREE!
School uniform to families in Oldbury & Rowley Regis who are experiencing financial hardship for FREE!
Financial aid for school uniform has been cut by 70% since 2010 making it difficult for families to get their children kitted out for school. The Kings Oak Uniform Bank is a non-profit that is run by a team of volunteers, who work to provide a full uniform for children in primary or secondary school to families that are struggling.
Financial aid for school uniform has been cut by 70% since 2010 making it difficult for families to get their children kitted out for school. The Kings Oak Uniform Bank is a non-profit that is run by a team of volunteers, who work to provide a full uniform for children in primary or secondary school to families that are struggling.
Donations
Donations
Nearly all of the stock is from donations from local families. These donations are really important to us, without them the uniform bank would struggle to complete orders. The uniform is washed and categorised by type and size to then be ordered.
Nearly all of the stock is from donations from local families. These donations are really important to us, without them the uniform bank would struggle to complete orders. The uniform is washed and categorised by type and size to then be ordered.
Order
Order
Families in need of uniform from the uniform bank are able to complete an online order form. In the summer open days are held where families can hand pick their own uniform. Referrals for uniform can also be made.
Families in need of uniform from the uniform bank are able to complete an online order form. In the summer open days are held where families can hand pick their own uniform. Referrals for uniform can also be made.
Collection
Collection
After an order is made, the volunteers at the uniform bank prepare them. Once prepared the recipients are contacted to collect their order, sometimes delivery can be arranged for those who cannot collect.
After an order is made, the volunteers at the uniform bank prepare them. Once prepared the recipients are contacted to collect their order, sometimes delivery can be arranged for those who cannot collect.