Free School Uniform in Southall on Saturday 20 December

Come along to Manor House Cafe in Southall for our School Uniform free shop and swap on Saturday, 20 December from 10 am to 12 noon. Pick up to 5 school uniform items per child for free. Also drop off any school uniform that has got too small or no longer needed.

Southall library at the Dominion Centre accepts school uniform donations and we have already had donations at the drop off point. A big thank you to all that has donated. Many families will be helped by this generosity. For other drop off points see Ealing School Uniform Swap.

School uniform free shop and swaps

Since August 2025, ActForEaling and Ealing council have collected over 2,000 items and at our events we have rehomed 500 school uniform items with families in Ealing. Join us and take what school uniform you need. At our free shop and swap there is branded and unbranded Ealing school uniform items, such as shirts, skirts, trousers, tops and jumpers. Also sportswear such as tops, shorts and trousers. For full details of the School Uniform Free shop and swap project, including the school uniform drop off locations and other dates for the School Unform free shop and swap locations go to Ealing School Uniform Swap. If you cant make this Saturday 20 December, our next event is 10 January in West Ealing from 10-12.

We want school uniforms that are washed, clean and in good condition, so please drop them off. Southall library also accepts uniform donations. It is not essential that you bring items to our events. Take up to five items free from our free shop and swap. This is to make sure there’s enough available for everyone to take some uniform.

For more advice on getting the most out of school uniform see Ealing Repairs article on how to extend the life of school uniform.

Why is it important to keep school uniform in circulation?

• Reduce textile waste: help keep usable clothing out of landfill. An estimated 1.4 million wearable school uniforms are thrown away every year in the UK, many of which contain non-biodegradable synthetic fibres like polyester. Reusing them significantly lessens the amount of textile waste.
• Support local families: these items go to those that need school uniform.  School uniforms can be expensive, with annual costs reaching hundreds of pounds per child. By giving away free uniform it can support low-income families.
• Conserves resources: Circulating existing uniforms reduces the demand for new clothing production. By reducing clothes production it will save valuable natural resources like water and energy. For example, producing just one new T-shirt can use 2,700 litres of water.
• Decreases pollution and carbon emissions: The fashion industry is a major source of pollution and carbon emissions. Throwing away uniforms contributes to wasted carbon emissions and water pollution from toxic dyes and microfibres.

Come along Saturday, 20 December from 10-12 noon to Southall Manor Café to pick up and/or drop off school uniform in Southall. This event is supported by ActForEaling, Ealing Council and Lets go Southall.

About Lets Go Southall

Let’s Go Southall is a local initiative to get the town of Southall more physically active.

One of the most ethnically diverse towns in the UK, Southall has a real sense of community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We’re harnessing that passion and energy to help the community develop its own long-term solutions, helping people to make lasting changes to their lifestyles through a local support network and meaningful, personal connections.

Funded by Sport England and driven by Ealing Council, Let’s go Southall have brought together local community groups, businesses, faith groups, charities, volunteers and a variety of service providers (including the NHS) to help people in Southall to get moving.

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