School Uniform Grant
If you are struggling to pay for kids’ clothes for school, you could be eligible for a UNISON grant
Get help to pay for school uniform this summer
Our charity, There for You, has set up a limited fund to help members on low income. The maximum grant award is £40 per child up to a maximum of £120 per household and will be paid by cheque to the member.
There is a limited amount in the fund and, once exhausted, no further awards can be made. Priority will be given to anyone who has not previously received a school uniform grant.
Am I eligible for a school uniform grant?
To be considered for a grant, you must not be eligible for a local authority grant and be able to show that you meet the following criteria: Either:
- You are in receipt of housing benefit (or the housing element of Universal Credit).
- Your household net income is less than £18,000.
- By ‘net income’ we mean all salary including your partner's after tax, national insurance, superannuation and trade union subscriptions only.
- Your calculation should include any Tax Credits, Universal Credit or child maintenance received.
- Do not include Child Benefit, the childcare element of Working Tax Credit, Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment.
Also that:
- Neither you/your partner have savings in excess of £800 (including rolling bank balance).
- You have not received a grant from us in the last 6 months (excluding Winter Fuel Grant).
- You must have paid a minimum of 4 weeks membership subscriptions to apply.
How to apply
In May, an application form will become available on this page. Download it and return your completed form, along with all supporting paperwork to: There for You (SUG), UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY