The facts
29,744 children
in Hertfordshire live in poverty.
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1 in 10
is the ratio of children living in poverty
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4.3 million
is the total amount of impoverished children in the UK
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What we do
East Herts uniform exchange, is a registered community interest company (CIC), which aims to provide children in need with free school uniform, so that the parent or career does not need to cut back on essentials in order to pay for school uniform. We cater predominantly for Bishop stortford and Uttlesford but also surrounding areas too.
Meet the head team
This is the team behind the operations and the ones who make it all run smoothly in co-operation with all the hardworking volunteers.
Our journey
The timeline below shows the main points in our ever expanding journey right from the start of the East Herts uniform exchange in July of 2022.
Timeline
Work experience / Local to global
Instead of doing work experience you could go to school and there was a planned day which was hosted by external teachers, the day included team building, research, create a charity idea then at the end of the day you would present your idea to everyone and the group with the best idea won. Our group came second place but was still given the opportunity to take it further.
July 2022
11th November 2022
Local to global project
Travelled to the Clarion offices in Southwark to participate in a competition with multiple other schools. We had to present our charity idea to a board of professionals, the charity had to be easily doable but with the most impact. We came joint first place.
1st July 2023
First event
This was the first time holding an event ever, the event was (and still is) held at Jackson square which happened through the kindness of the shopping centres staff. The pop up shop was open from 10am to 3pm, it was a very stressful day as we were so new but we received very positive feedback and we helped a lot of families
5th December 2024
Registered as a community interest
company (CIC)
By registering with companies house (company No. 16120641), this opens up the options for so much more to be achieved, from fundraising, to eventually expanding our operations. A CIC is a community oriented company, with all profits going towards the community.
"Our aim is to hold many more events and to grow far beyond than Bishop Stortford. We want to be known for the place where people can come to get their uniform if they struggle"
- Leighton Bishop
Founder and director
The future
What happens now?
Where to find us:
All of our uniform exchange events are held at Jackson Square shopping centre, 11 Devoils lane, Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3XH. Please be aware that our event dates do vary, please find out when our next event will be held under the events tab.