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School Uniform Swap

Pre-loved · free · sustainable

Good uniform, passed on

Quality school uniform, given a second life — easing the cost of living for families and cutting waste across Derbyshire.

Bring what your family has outgrown, take what you need. Every item is checked, cleaned and offered with dignity — no forms, no fuss, no judgment.

Donate or request
Young people at the YES uniform swap
£0always free
How it works

Four simple steps

Whether you're donating or picking up, it couldn't be easier.

Donate

Drop off clean, good-condition uniform your family has outgrown.

We sort & check

Our team sorts, checks and freshens everything by size and school.

Browse the swap

Pop in and browse the rails — take your time, there's no pressure.

Take what you need

Walk away with what fits, completely free. Simple as that.

Why it matters

Kinder on wallets and the planet

Eases the cost of living

A full set of school uniform is expensive. The swap takes that pressure off families.

Cuts waste, reuses well

Perfectly good uniform is kept out of landfill and loved by another family.

Dignity & community

Everyone is welcome. No means-testing, no forms — just neighbours helping neighbours.

On the rails

What you'll usually find

Stock changes all the time — here's what tends to be available.

Blazers Jumpers & cardigans Shirts & polos Trousers & skirts PE kit Coats School shoes Bags & rucksacks

Where to find us

The uniform swap runs from our charity shop and food bank on Babington Lane, Derby — right in the heart of the community.

See directions & opening times →

Got uniform to donate?

We gratefully accept clean uniform in good condition, any school, any size. Every piece helps another young person start the term with confidence.

Arrange a drop-off →

Give uniform a second life

Donate what you've outgrown, or pick up what you need. Together we can make sure every child starts school ready and proud.