Stockport’s pop-up pre-loved uniform shop will return this August, and organisers are calling for donations.

From Mon 21 July – Mon 4 Aug, a donation bin will be available outside Specsavers in Merseyway shopping centre. Families can drop off clean and gently-used school uniform items, which will be resold at affordable prices. The pop-up shop will run from Sat 9 Aug – Fri 15 Aug, offering all items for just 50p a piece.

The initiative supports not only those feeling the pressure of rising living costs, but also families who wish to shop more sustainably. All proceeds from each sale will go back into the community, supporting local food bank, Chelwood Foodbank Plus, and arts organisation, Stockport ARC Centre.

Victoria Nichol, Centre Manager at Merseyway, said, “We’re proud to be hosting this initiative for a fourth year in Merseyway. It’s a simple way for the community to come together and make a difference, whether that’s by donating items they no longer need, picking up affordable school essentials, or helping to reduce clothing waste in Stockport.”

“We’re accepting a wide range of items, including shirts, polo shirts, trousers, skirts, dresses, pinafores, jumpers, cardigans, blazers, PE kits, shoes and school bags – so if your child has grown out of any of these items and they remain in good condition, please pop along to the centre and donate them so they can be used by another local child in the new school year.”

The scheme accepts items that are suitable for Stockport-based schools, however, families with children outside of Stockport will find a variety of suitable items too.

All donations must be clean and in wearable condition. Damaged or dirty items will not be accepted.

Sat 9 Aug - Fri 15 Aug, Merseyway shopping centre,
54 Great Underbank, Stockport SK1 1PD
Words:
Bradley Lengden
Published on:
Fri 18 Jul 2025