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Help for parents struggling with 'spiralling costs' ahead of new school year

The Children's Centre starts a pre-loved uniform drive

Parents who are struggling with ‘spiralling costs’ on the Isle of Man are being offered a helping hand ahead of the new school year.

The Children’s Centre says there are some people on the Island who can’t afford school uniforms for their children.

Last year the charity helped 150 families by donating a selection of pre-loved clothing including polo shirts, sweaters, skirts, trousers and summer dresses.

Janet Bailey is the director of services:

Anyone who would like to find out more about the uniform initiative can call The Children’s Centre on 800000, contact via social media or by clicking HERE.

The CEO of the Island's foodbank, Neil Mellon, says parents face difficult choices at the start of term each year, and the charity can help:

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