A number of school uniform drop off points are available across the Antrim and Newtownabbey areas from today.
All donations should be clean, washed and in good condition. Uniforms from all schools are welcome.
The idea behind this scheme is to ensure minimum waste at landfill sites and to help other families who require costly uniforms.
The drop off locations are
First Antrim Presbyterian Uniform Bank**
Thursday 23 July – 9am-noon
To allow for social distancing contact 07928 809 280 to arrange an appointment time for collections.
Crumlin Community Hub**
Every day from Monday 20 July – Friday 24 July – 8am – 4.30pm
To arrange collections and requests for uniforms please call 028 9620 8284 or 07484 312120.
Carnmoney Presbyterian Church Uniform Bank**
Monday 20 July – 10am – noon and 7-9pm
Thursday 23 July – 10am – noon and 7-9pm
Please leave donations at the Carnmoney Sports Hall at the back of the main building.
To arrange collections and requests for uniforms please call 07716 709439.
Dunanney Centre, Rathcoole
Tuesday 21 July – 10am – 1pm
Wednesday 22 July – 10am – 1pm
Thursday 23 July – 10am – 1pm
To allow for social distancing contact 028 9508 5934 to arrange an appointment time for collections.
Monkstown Village Centre
Every morning Monday 20 July – Friday 24 July – 10am – 1pm
The entrance to Monkstown Village Centre is between Tesco Express Monkstown and Maud’s. For access to leave donations just ring the doorbell.
To allow for social distancing contact 028 9086 0090 to arrange an appointment time for collections.
St John’s Church of Ireland, Doagh Road, Ballyclare
Monday 20 July – Thursday 23 July – 10am – 1pm
To allow for social distancing contact 07519 805789 to arrange an appointment time for collections.
TIDAL,Toome House
Tuesday 21 July – 10am – 5 pm
Wednesday 22 July – 10am – 5pm
To allow for social distancing contact text/call 07743 575969 to arrange an appointment time for collections.
If you have a child who has grown out of their uniform or no longer needs it why not do your bit for the environment and come to a uniform swap to find a new one for this year?
All collections are by appointment only between Monday 3 and Friday 7 August. For further information on how to request and collect school uniform items for the incoming school year please contact your local scheme.
**Collection dates at marked schemes will extend beyond 3-7 August. Unmarked schemes may consider extending depending on demand.