Hull City Council has boosted the amount of money eligible families are able to claim to help pay for school uniforms.
£50 grants will now be available to support approximately 1,400 Year 7 pupils in the city, up from £40.
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “We are absolutely aware that we are still in a cost-of-living crisis so we hope these increased grants can help make a difference.
“We know that £50 won’t cover every item of uniform, which is why we’ve called on the Government to provide additional support to Local Authorities like Hull to be able to provide more help for children from low-income families.
“Having been asked to look at the level of funding for school uniforms by full council, I know it was the right move to increase the amount available for those in need.”
In common with previous years, families who receive free school meals who have children in Year 7 will be allocated the £50 grant next month, where it will be paid via vouchers.
With Hull City Council working in partnership with the city’s secondary schools, the funds will be distributed directly to households before the October 2025 half term, with recipients not needing to contact the council or their school.
The funding comes from the Government’s Household Support Fund, which Hull City Council uses to help people struggling with cost-of-living pressures.
As well as the school uniform grants, it also allows the Council to support schemes such as food banks, warm spaces, and energy efficient measures for low-income households.
To find out more about what help is available, visit Cost of Living | Hull.
