Children in Year 5 at Holy Trinity Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne have been gifted brand new school logo jumpers to help families struggling financially.
Neighbourhood Engagement Officer Minaz Aslam organised the project with the school and donated a total of £296.40 to give jumpers or cardigans to all 31 pupils.
It was felt that Year 5 children would benefit the most from the new uniform so they could continue to wear it in their last year of primary school, and the jumpers could also be handed down to their younger siblings once they leave.
Minaz said: “Holy Trinity is an area of high deprivation and child poverty. Some of the families whose children attend this school struggle financially so buying new uniform for their children are an added expense. It might not be a large amount, but the impact is great, as offering this support was very welcomed and greatly received.
“We have a great working relationship with the school and work in partnership to offer projects to the families such as cook and eat, school readiness programme, energy advice and support.”
Our Neighbourhood Engagement Team have supported this initiative for the past two years.
