Child outgrown their school uniform? How to easily donate it to other families

The summer break has come round, which means it will soon be time to buy the kids a new school uniform.

But what do you do with your child's old uniform once they've grown out of it or moved to a new school ?

Would you consider donating it, so a less fortunate family can prepare their child for September without having to dip into their tight budget?

If so, it's never been easier to pass on a school uniform.

A North East charity which provides FREE school uniforms to families who need them is now taking collections in Newcastle.

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The Community School Clothing Scheme was founded two years by Freema Chambers, who came up with the idea after she struggled to replace her growing son's school trousers during a time of financial difficulty.

They accept all unwanted school skirts, shirts, dresses, shoes, trousers and branded school jumpers, which are distributed to parents who need them.

The charity has opened a donation station outside the All Saints' Store in Eldon Square , Newcastle.

Clothes can be dropped off there until Sunday, September 1.